Washington County schools announce 2026 Employees of the Year
AMBER PATINOWashington County schools have officially announced their 2026 Teachers of the Year, Rookie Teachers of the Year, and Support-Related Employees…
Read MoreLocal fire agencies strengthen coordination during training exercise
Bonifay Fire-Rescue, Chipley Fire Department, and Holmes County Fire Rescue teamed up on Tuesday, November 10 for a joint water…
Read MoreFlorida midterms drew second highest turnout in three decades
Staff ReportOverall voter turnout for the midterm election in Florida was 60.9%, the second-highest in the last 30 years. This year’s…
Read MoreJackson County Chamber of Commerce Rallies Businesses Behind JB’s 100-Turkey Thanksgiving Gift as 61% of County Households Struggle to Cover the Basics
Drive-thru giveaway set for Saturday, Nov. 21, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Jackson County 1st Credit Union. Jackson County…
Read MoreFlorida executes inmate for 2004 murder of Walton County woman
Jesse Guardado, who murdered a Panhandle woman in 2004 after she helped him rebuild his life following his release from…
Read MoreFPL proposes lower 2027 rate
Even with a requested increase for Hurricane Isaias restoration efforts, Florida Power & Light has proposed a slightly lower average…
Read MoreFlorida adds to hiring bonus for corrections officers
Florida is expanding its hiring bonus program for some new prison guards. The Department of Corrections on Tuesday announced $1,000…
Read MoreFlorida redesigns driver’s licenses
Florida has redesigned its driver’s license and identification card with new security features and state symbols incorporated into the design.…
Read MoreNew laws, final $1 minimum wage hike arrive with October
Among the new laws taking effect Oct. 1 are changes to how law enforcement identifies criminal gang members, a new…
Read MoreState board approves artificial intelligence guidelines for K-12 schools, colleges
The Florida Board of Education on Wednesday, September 16 approved rules governing the use of artificial intelligence in K-12 public…
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