Jackson County is receiving a $700,000 grant from the state of Florida as part of the Coordinated Opioid Recovery (C.O.R.E.) Project—funding aimed squarely at combating the opioid epidemic that continues to affect communities across the region. The grant is being split between two key initiatives: $500,000 will go to PanCare Health to expand opioid treatment and recovery services, while the remaining $200,000 is intended to help Jackson County Fire Rescue address increasing emergency call volumes linked to addiction.

On Thursday June 5th, 2025, as part of an ongoing investigation into the illegal sale of nicotine vape products to underage individuals, the Marianna Police Department conducted an undercover operation targeting a local convenience store.