County Administrator Jim Dean presented the request and introduced Becky Keyes, chief of Medical Health Services, to speak on Barfield’s qualifications.

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved the sale of five acres in Endeavor Industrial Park to support a new economic development project tied to the healthcare industry.

At Tuesday night’s Jackson County Commission meeting, several residents spoke during the public comment period about ongoing concerns with road conditions in rural parts of the county.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12046 recently recognized two members of Jackson County Fire Rescue for their dedication to public safety during a presentation honoring outstanding first responders.

Boaters and anglers using Howell’s Landing on Lake Seminole now have an easier time launching and retrieving their boats thanks to recently completed improvements at the popular public ramp.

County commissioners voted unanimously to withdraw two grant applications tied to the Pusher Road Improvement Project after the county was unable to secure the required easements from property owners.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve an updated rental policy and fee schedule for county-owned facilities during a recent meeting.

Jackson County has received a $250,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation to fund a major landscaping and beautification project along Penn Avenue, marking the first impression many travelers will see when exiting Interstate 10 at the Penn Avenue exit.

After the county’s top choice for county attorney withdrew from consideration, commissioners moved forward with their second-ranked applicant at Tuesday night’s county commission meeting.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a modified interlocal agreement with the City of Marianna for fire protection services during its meeting Tuesday night.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners paused during their full agenda Tuesday to recognize a decade of service from one of Jackson County Fire Rescue’s own.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve an increase in ambulance transport rates, following a recommendation from the county’s billing and collections consulting firm.

The Jackson County Commission confirmed that advertising for the 2025 tax certificates will be put out for bid through a Request for Qualifications.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners wrapped up its meeting Tuesday night by unanimously voting 5-0 to offer the position of county attorney to Casey Bigelow.

Chief Jammie Jeter recognized Gina Girdler before the Board of County Commissioners during its regularly scheduled meeting, honoring her five years of service to Jackson County.

There are five school board and county offices up for election this year and four of those offices have candidates pre-filed to run.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing for two Community Development items.