Abortion rights amendment defeated
Jim SaundersTALLAHASSEE — A ballot proposal that would have enshrined abortion rights in the Florida Constitution failed Tuesday, giving a major…
Read MoreRecreational pot proposal falls short
Staff ReportA $150 million-plus effort to allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida fizzled out Tuesday, falling short of the needed…
Read MoreFlorida Emergency Management Director discusses hurricane preparedness with county officials
GARRETT VALCOURT[email protected] To bolster readiness for the hurricane season, Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie recently held a…
Read More6 planet parade to grace pre-dawn sky in August
[email protected] In a rare astronomical event, six planets will appear to align in the sky near dawn, with three of…
Read MoreFDOT undertakes study for State Road 20 reconstruction
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is embarking on a project development and environment (PD&E) study to explore the reconstruction…
Read MoreWashington County Board Chairman David Pettis: FEMA said to be in error on lack of reimbursement
Collin Breaux[email protected] As Washington County continues to not be reimbursed by FEMA for contractor work after Hurricane Michael, Board of County…
Read More‘Ingredients are there’ for busy storm season
Jim TurnerNews Service of Florida With insurers, utilities and emergency-management officials bracing for the coming months, experts continue to predict a…
Read MoreFarm advocates address FWC about chronic wasting disease
CAROL KENT[email protected] Local agricultural advocates recently addressed the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commision (FWC) regarding concerns and suggestions regarding chronic…
Read MoreWashington County Public Library to receive grant funding for facility expansion
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office announced Friday, Feb. 2, the Washington County Public Library will receive nearly $4 million to expand…
Read MoreRoulhac Middle’s Nancy Holley named Florida TaxWatch Middle School Principal of the Year
[email protected] When Roulhac Middle School Principal Nancy Holley found out she was named the Florida TaxWatch Middle School Principal of…
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