County tourism outpaces state’s 2nd quarter rebound
Jim TurnerFlorida attracted 31.7 million visitors in the second quarter of this year, as the state continued to expand tourism-marketing efforts…
Read MoreHospitals grapple with COVID surge
Carol WyattAbout 86 percent of the 56,172 inpatient hospital beds in Florida were occupied earlier this week as the state continues…
Read MoreChipley approves noise ordinance
Diane M. MooreCHIPLEY – A noise ordinance that allows for quiet hours and a sound level standard was approved when Chipley City…
Read MorePotential local impacts from T.D. Fred
WMBBPANAMA CITY — Fred is expected to gain strength back to a tropical storm by Saturday. The storm will have…
Read MoreHealth officials work to dispel vaccine rumors
David AdlersteinThe Florida Department of Health in Franklin and Gulf counties is pushing forward with a clear message on vaccinations –…
Read MoreFountain woman in custody after attempt to flee
Staff ReportWASHINGTON COUNTY – At around 7 p.m. on August 9, Washington County SheriffÂ’s Office deputies made several attempts to complete…
Read MoreAs cases surge, county leaders urge vaccination
With Franklin and Gulf county residents getting vaccinated at about two-thirds the rate of entire state, and a dramatic increase…
Read MoreGAC President Derwin White passes away at age 55
Vernon native and President of GAC Contractors Derwin White passed away Saturday, July 31. White, 55, was part of overseeing…
Read MoreCourts step up COVID-19 protocols
The Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday issued an administrative order directing circuits to modify and extend…
Read MoreDeSantis says order will block mask requirements in schools
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he will issue an executive order to prohibit school districts from imposing mask-wearing…
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