Muslim rights group challenges DeSantis order
Staff ReportThe Council on American-Islamic Relations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging an executive order issued by Gov. Ron DeSantis that…
Read MoreState vaccine mandate repeal fuels debate
Over objections from pediatricians and infectious-disease specialists, Florida health officials on Friday took initial steps toward eliminating some vaccine requirements…
Read MoreChipley City Council receives firefighter grant and adopts new fines policy
During the Chipley City Council meeting on December 9, the council met to discuss regular business, including a grant received…
Read More‘Rural Renaissance’ gets go-ahead
A Senate committee Wednesday unanimously approved a wide-ranging proposal dubbed the “rural renaissance” bill, setting it up to go to…
Read MoreState gets OK to enforce social media law
A divided federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that Florida can begin enforcing a 2024 law aimed at preventing children from…
Read MoreHouse aims again to change gun law
The Florida House is once again advancing a controversial proposal to lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other…
Read More‘Unborn Child’ Bill backed in House
The Florida House on Tuesday advanced a proposal that would allow parents to seek pain-and-suffering damages in wrongful-death lawsuits involving…
Read MoreCommissioners discuss land use changes, public access ordinance
AMBER PATINOThe Washington County Board of County Commissioners met for their regular meeting on Thursday, November 13, discussing land use changes…
Read MoreBan on smoke shop product challenged
Companies that sell a byproduct of kratom, known as 7-OH, and users of the substance are challenging an emergency rule…
Read MoreExpanded snapper season proposed
Florida has formally asked federal officials for the authority to manage red snapper in the Atlantic Ocean, Gov. Ron DeSantis…
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