Florida lawmakers propose oaths for educators at all levels
Staff ReportFlorida 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…
Read MoreFWC defends firing of biologist over social-media post
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is pushing back against claims that it violated a former employee’s First…
Read MoreDUI arrest made in connection with UTV crash that injured local teacher
A Chipley woman was arrested Friday, October 24, in connection with a UTV crash that left a local teacher seriously…
Read MoreHouse tax proposals analyzed
A panel of state economists is set to review the financial impact of a series of Florida House proposals aimed…
Read MoreHospitals square off on transplant rule
Some of Florida’s top hospitals are gearing up for a major legal battle over a new state proposal governing organ-transplant…
Read MoreOne in custody after reported carjacking
Andrea WatersOn October 26, at approximately 4pm, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received multiple calls reporting a suspicious person…
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