Staff ReportA bill that would expand vaccine exemptions for public K-12 schools is headed to the Senate floor. The bill (SB…
Read MoreWashington County Historical Society celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with quilt project
The Washington County Historical Society has been invited to represent the county in a nationwide collaborative art project marking the…
Read MoreSurrogacy ban added to foreign interference bill
A bill that critics say could disrupt the ability of American citizens to adopt children or use surrogacy services involving…
Read MoreSenate passes bill preparing for penny’s parting
Florida is preparing for the end of the penny. A bill, SB 1074, that would allow retailers to round cash…
Read MoreDepartment of Health moves to cull thousands from AIDS drug program
The Florida Department of Health issued emergency rules Wednesday that will block thousands of Floridians from accessing HIV medication. Beginning…
Read MoreHouse approves bill to eliminate registration decals
A proposal backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to eliminate the requirement to place yellow vehicle registration stickers on license plates…
Read MoreSenate passes bill creating public registry of animal abusers
People who abuse animals would be put on a public registry under a bill passed unanimously by the Florida Senate…
Read MoreRowell announces campaign for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District seat
On Tuesday, February 17, Audie Rowell, retired Walton County Chief Deputy, announced his candidacy for Florida’s Second Congressional District. A…
Read MoreLincoln, Washington portraits in schools gets Senate backing
The Senate voted 36-2 on Thursday to approve a proposal directing county school districts to display portraits of Presidents George…
Read More‘Missy’s Law’ advances in Senate
A bill that would require people convicted of certain dangerous crimes to be immediately taken into custody unanimously passed the…
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