Officials 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
Staff ReportGov. 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…
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…
Read MoreFlorida awarded $209 Million through federal Rural Health Transformation Program
Wednesday, December 31, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has been awarded more than $209 million through the federal Rural…
Read MoreU.S. Marshals’ Operation Northern Lights recovers 43 missing children
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), in conjunction with numerous law enforcement partners, led a missing child operation in December that…
Read MoreState issues clarification on license plate frame law
State officials have issued clarification on Florida’s new license plate law in response to questions from motorists regarding the legality…
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