DeSantis 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…
Read MoreVernon City Council reviews grant projects, department updates, and community requests
Ali MorelandThe Vernon City Council met Tuesday, February 17, to review current projects, hear departmental updates, and consider community requests. Discussions…
Read MoreSen. Trumbull files proclamation honoring Jeff Massey
AMBER PATINOFlorida Senator Jay Trumbull announced on Wednesday, February 4, that he has filed a Florida Senate Proclamation honoring the life…
Read MoreWashington County advocates for local priorities during Rural County days
GARRETT VALCOURTLeadership and representatives from the Washington County Board of County Commissioners, the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, and Chipley City…
Read MoreFlorida releases candy testing results under Healthy Florida First initiative
On Monday, January 26, Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced new…
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