DeSantis proclaims November Veterans Appreciation Month in Florida
GARRETT VALCOURTFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially recognized November 11, 2026, as Veterans Day and designated the entire month of November…
Read MoreDeSantis reappoints Clark to Public Service Commission
Staff ReportGovernor Ron DeSantis has announced the reappointment of Chipley resident Gary Clark to the Florida Public Service Commission. As required…
Read MoreDesantis veto blocks raises for correctional officers
SKYLA CARTERCorrectional officers at Holmes Correctional Institution and Northwest Florida Reception Center will not receive a proposed pay increase after Gov.…
Read MoreFlorida rewrites the rules for AI data centers as rural communities weigh growth against local concerns
As artificial intelligence continues driving unprecedented demand for large-scale data centers across the United States, Florida lawmakers have dramatically reshaped…
Read MoreLuke Murphy announces campaign for congress
Special to the NewsPurple Heart recipient, Army combat veteran, businessman, and lifelong North Floridian Luke Murphy has recently announced his candidacy for Congress…
Read MoreOfficials confirm no changes to District 2 after congressional map approval
AMBER PATINOAs discussion continues statewide about Florida’s newly approved congressional map, local election officials are assuring residents that nothing will change…
Read MoreGovernor DeSantis unveils George Washington statue in Chipley, announces statewide history initiatives
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited Washington County on Friday, April 24, to unveil a new statue honoring George Washington, the “Father…
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 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 MoreProposed constitutional amendments fail to gain ballot access
Florida Decides Healthcare, a political committee sponsoring a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at expanding Medicaid coverage, was quick to turn…
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