Desantis 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
GARRETT VALCOURTAs 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
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
Leadership 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…
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