Washington County BOCC moves school referendum to ballot, sets hearing on Sunny Hills MSBU
AMBER PATINOThe Washington County Board of County Commissioners addressed several items during its regular meeting Thursday, May 14, including advancing the…
Read MoreChipley City Council adopts new lien policy and receives summer meals program update
Ali MorelandChipley City Council met for regular business on Tuesday, May 12, addressing policy actions, development approvals, and community program updates.…
Read MoreOfficials confirm no changes to District 2 after congressional map approval
As discussion continues statewide about Florida’s newly approved congressional map, local election officials are assuring residents that nothing will change…
Read MoreVernon City Council holds workshop discussing policy and operations
Vernon City Council met Monday, May 4, for a workshop to review personnel policies, council procedures, and ordinance updates. No…
Read MoreDeSantis signs ‘Missy’s Law,’ calls for house impeachment of judge
Staff ReportFelons convicted of violent and sexual crimes will not be released prior to sentencing under a bill signed by Gov.…
Read MoreVoucher program eyed despite legislative inaction
Months after the state’s auditor general found a “myriad of accountability challenges” with Florida’s K-12 school voucher system, the Legislature…
Read MoreLawsuit threatened over elections bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated online Monday, March 16, he will sign legislation requiring Florida voters after the 2026 election to…
Read MoreWashington County de-claws FEMA clawback: County wins FEMA arbitration case
SKYLA CARTERWashington County scored a major legal victory against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), with an arbitration panel ruling in…
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 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…
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