Bill before DeSantis to enact gold, silver as legal tender
Staff ReportA bill to make gold and silver coins legal tender in Florida has reached Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. Among 52…
Read MoreDothan man killed in fatal Washington County vehicle crash
WMBBA Dothan man is dead after a vehicle accident in Washington County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, two men…
Read MoreWCSO Emergency Management urges residents to prepare as hurricane season begins
With hurricane season officially underway, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Department of Emergency Management is encouraging residents to take…
Read MoreProperty tax overhaul headed to ballot
Lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping property tax proposal backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending the measure to Florida voters…
Read MoreDeSantis signs bills expanding support for school coaches and student athletes
On Friday, May 22, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 538 and Senate Bill 178, legislation aimed at expanding support for Florida’s K‑12 athletic coaches and student athletes.…
Read MoreDeSantis unveils property tax cut plan, calls special session
Many Florida homeowners would see their property taxes eliminated or sharply reduced under a proposal unveiled Wednesday by Gov. Ron…
Read MoreNo gas tax cut, but lawmakers line up breaks on guns, outdoor goods
There will be no suspension of Florida’s gas tax this year after a proposal backed by Democrats failed to make…
Read MoreFlorida revamps red snapper fishing after court ruling
Florida wildlife officials modified recreational red snapper fishing rules set to begin Friday after a federal court halted expanded fishing…
Read MoreArmed guardian program expanded to colleges, universities
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday expanding Florida’s armed “school guardian” program to include colleges and universities. The law…
Read MoreVHS’s Corissa Peterson signs track and field scholarship with Columbus State University
AMBER PATINOVernon High School (VHS) is celebrating senior Corissa Peterson (pictured center), who recently signed a track and field scholarship with…
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