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TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is providing $1,000 bonuses for newly certified correctional officers at select institutions across the state. No experience is necessary to apply, and all training is provided. During training and academy, non-certified officers receive a competitive starting salary and premier benefits, including health insurance, on day one of…

They target small and large businesses alike. They target moms, dads, and grandparents. TheyÂ’ll take anyone phishing who wants to go – and I promise you, this can be the most expensive trip youÂ’ve ever been on. Phishing schemes use email, social media, and text messages to bait you into providing your personal information.  …

Preliminary employment numbers released by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) show the unemployment rate to be down slightly in the five-county region served by CareerSource Chipola (CSC), with Washington CountyÂ’s rate unchanged from last month. Washington County had an unemployment rate of 5 percent in both May and April, making the county tied…

TALLAHASSEE — Holmes Correctional Institution in Bonifay is among nine Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) correctional institutions reaccredited by the American Correctional Association (ACA) during the recent American Correctional Association Commission on Standards and Accreditation panel hearings. “Despite the unique challenges faced by correctional professionals this past year, FDC staff demonstrate resiliency and never cease…

If we could only stay six feet technologically apart. Every day, our world gets closer together, and for some it can be overwhelming.   There are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family from those that seek to exploit good intentions.   The first step of protecting your social media presence is to…

Today so many homes are connected to the internet.   Whether you have internet connected light switches, a doorbell camera or maybe a Samsung refrigerator many of us have some connection to the …

MARIANNA – The Administration of Jackson Hospital recently announced Nichole Ussery, BSN, RN of Cottondale as the Chief Nursing Officer. Ussery assumes the role as Chief Nursing Officer after most recently holding the position of Senior Vice President of Quality/Risk Management/Education.  Ussery has been with Jackson Hospital for more than 18 years where she has…