Concerns arose last week at the Graceville City Commission meeting about the future of the Graceville Police Department.

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.

The Dixie Softball World Series winning Marianna Ponytails team and the Marianna Angels squad that took runners up honors were recognized this morning’s Jackson County Commission meeting.

Last week’s Rotary guest speaker was Peter “Sonny” Fortunato. He discussed his time serving as a solider/military contractor abroad

In the rural heart of Malone, Florida, green fields signal the steady growth of a family business deeply rooted in tradition.

Seniors at Marianna High School are getting ready for their last year. Senior portraits,  open house, and one of the favorite activities of painting their personal parking spots have taken place and only the anticipation of that first day remains.

Families across Florida will be able to stretch their dollars a little further this August, thanks to a tax-relief initiative announced by Governor Ron DeSantis. The 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will run from Friday, August 1 through Sunday, August 31, giving parents and caregivers an entire month of savings on essential school supplies, clothing, electronics, and more.

Florida continues to prove why it’s a top destination for nature lovers, with nine of its state parks making the 2025 State Park Index Top 100, tying with Texas and Pennsylvania for the most parks recognized nationally.

A single mother of four is turning the key to a brand-new chapter in her life, literally, as April Lundgren and her children officially become the first residents of a newly constructed Habitat for Humanity home in a new subdivision in Marianna.

With record-breaking heat blanketing much of the Southeast, farmers across Jackson County are grappling with extreme temperatures, struggling to keep crops alive while also safeguarding the health of their workers.

County administrator Jim Dean told the board the last request of the regular monthly meeting was to approve Lenny Shores for another term on the Tri County Airport Board.

At its most recent meeting, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners took action on several items, including board appointments and facility upgrades.

Last Saturday, with back-to-school giveaways scattered all over the county, NextStep at Endeavor Academy hosted their first carnival fundraiser.

At Tuesday's meeting, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved an updated letter of agreement with Sunshine State Health Plan for medical management care.

Emerald Coast Hospice Care once again stepped up to support the community it serves, hosting its third annual back-to-school drive-thru supply event this past Friday morning.

At the county meeting last week, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a package of amendments and work authorizations tied to the ongoing Indian Springs sewer project, a critical infrastructure effort funded in part by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously this week to approve a new ordinance providing more flexibility in how the county allocates funds from its one-cent local sales tax.

At their most recent meeting, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a motion to deviate from the county’s formal procurement policy in order to expedite much-needed improvements at Neal’s Landing. The move allows staff to solicit quotes directly from local septic tank companies rather than follow the standard 30-day public bidding process.