State Senator Jay Trumbull and Representative Shane Abbott told Jackson County leaders Thursday that Northwest Florida is positioned to receive significant state support as lawmakers move closer to finalizing Florida’s budget.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners faced a packed chamber and overflowing crowd Tuesday night as residents from Jackson and surrounding counties voiced overwhelming opposition to the possibility of a large-scale AI data center being developed near Compass Lake and the Econfina watershed area.

The board considered a request for approval of a certificate of substantial completion for the Indian Springs Phase 2 water project. Officials said the project is essentially finished, with the only remaining work being connecting customers to the system.

Jackson Hospital is in the middle of a major expansion that traces back to the closure of Golson Elementary and a three-way agreement between local entities.

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.

Patients at Jackson Hospital are now enjoying dining over brand new overbed tables.

The 2025–2026 Chipola Artist Series kicks off Tuesday, August 26 with the incredible Emily Ann Thompson!

City Manager addressed the city council at their regular monthly meeting with a request to approve Resolution 25-017.

Marianna City Manager William Long provided an update on the much-anticipated Marianna Public Service Building, which will serve as the new home for the Fire Department and the Police Department with tie ins to the already complete City Hall Complex.

Cottondale native Jillian Diesner is bringing a touch of hometown nostalgia back to life with her new business, located at 2652 Church Street, just off Highway 231.

Florida Power & Light has reached an 11th-hour “agreement in principle” with parties objecting to its proposed four-year, $10 billion rate increase, but the details remain undisclosed.