House aims again to change gun law
Staff ReportThe Florida House is once again advancing a controversial proposal to lower the minimum age to purchase rifles and other…
Read More‘Unborn Child’ Bill backed in House
The Florida House on Tuesday advanced a proposal that would allow parents to seek pain-and-suffering damages in wrongful-death lawsuits involving…
Read MoreGas prices up as holiday nears
While the average price remains below $3 a gallon, Floridians saw a bump last week in how much they paid…
Read MoreJudge weighs firing over Kirk post
In a closely watched First Amendment case, attorneys for a Florida biologist fired after reposting a controversial social media post…
Read MoreInvestigation leads to arrest after 911 call from child
On November 10, the Washington County Communications Center received a 911 call from a child who advised she was traveling…
Read MoreFlorida lawmakers propose oaths for educators at all levels
Florida educators — from prekindergarten teachers to university professors — could soon be required to take an oath pledging loyalty…
Read MoreBills could lead to vaccine lawsuits
House and Senate Republicans have filed proposals that could allow Floridians to sue vaccine manufacturers who advertise their products in…
Read MoreWashington County Chamber of Commerce welcomes new Executive Director
The Washington County Chamber of Commerce (WCCC) recently announced that Shirley Parrado, MAHR, MAML, began her role as Executive Director…
Read MoreApalachicola oyster harvesting gets go-ahead
After a five-year shutdown, Apalachicola Bay will reopen to limited oyster harvesting on Jan. 1, signaling cautious optimism for the…
Read MoreLawsuit challenges Florida’s expectant mother parking law
Disability-rights advocates are challenging a new Florida law that allows pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with…
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