Commissioners heard public comment on a proposed moratorium or ban on AI data centers in Jackson County, with most speakers urging the board to protect local water, power and rural quality of life.

If you've lived in the Florida Panhandle for any length of time, you've probably experienced it: stepping outside on an otherwise beautiful day only to be immediately surrounded by a cloud of tiny flying pests determined to crawl into your eyes, nose, ears, and mouth.

Blue Springs Recreation Area, better known to many as Jackson Blue Springs, is famous throughout the tri-state region for its crystal-clear, year-round 68-degree water, scenic Mill Pond and extensive underwater cave system. But beneath the surface lies another attraction: a remarkable collection of artifacts recovered from the springs over decades.

One of the towering live oaks that has stood watch over the Jackson County Courthouse lawn for more than a century and a half has been removed after arborists determined the tree had declined to the point that it posed a public safety risk.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners held two public hearings during its recent meeting Tuesday, approving a wireless telecommunications facility and formally supporting a regional transportation project involving the proposed Marianna Multi-Use Trail.

Gentry Edgar Taylor, a World War II Navy veteran, longtime community leader, and devoted family man, celebrated his 100th birthday on May 6, 2026, marking a century defined by military service, faith, leadership, and dedication to others.

Questions about how Jackson County School District employees move from probationary to annual contracts prompted discussion during last week’s Jackson County School Board meeting, as board members sought clarification on how the timelines work for instructional staff.

Grand Ridge’s Spring Fling rolled into town last Saturday after a week’s delay caused by much-needed rainfall, and the extra wait proved well worth it.

Memorial Day is one of those holidays that reaches beyond cookouts, family gatherings, and the long weekend.

For those who have spent any time in Jackson County, the Chipola River is more than a waterway winding through cypress trees and limestone banks.

For many students, farming means tractors, dirt roads, and long days in the heat. But Dexter Gilbert wants the next generation to see something bigger.

School districts across Florida are preparing for another difficult budget year, but in Jackson County, the numbers tell a particularly troubling story.

A discussion during a recent Jackson County Board of County Commissioners meeting has sparked growing public interest and concern after county officials revealed that a company has approached the county about a proposed project near the Bay County line along Highway 231 that could potentially involve an AI data processing center.

The Marianna City Commission approved a request authorizing Melvin Engineering to provide engineering design and construction engineering inspection services for the City of Marianna’s Air Prop Specialist Project at the Marianna Municipal Airport.

Jackson County commissioners spent considerable time Tuesday discussing appointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC), eventually tabling the matter after disagreement over whether applicants who attended the meeting should receive preference for the four open seats.

As Women Build volunteers raised walls and hammered nails in two Panhandle communities, they were helping more than just construct houses. They were helping build stability and a future for families who have spent years dreaming of a place to finally call home.

Another agenda item from the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Tuesday. I would like detail in this article, with the commissioners comments and concerns noted. The concern over the confidentiality of the business and Ms. Watkins response about the proposed business not being detrimental to other 'like' businesses in the City of Graceville. Word count is not an issue.  Darwin Gilmore is president and CEO of Jackson County Economic Development.

The Jackson County Times is once again inviting young readers to set sail on a summer adventure through books with this year’s exciting summer reading program theme, “Dive Into Reading!”

Jackson County commissioners voted Tuesday morning to lift the countywide burn ban after recent rainfall improved conditions across the area.

Jackson County commissioners voted 5-0 to approve a policy change replacing in-person jail visitation with one free weekly video visit for inmates at the Jackson County Correctional Facility, a move officials said is centered on security, safety and stopping drugs from entering the jail