Winn Dixie – Aldi Rumors put to rest
Calls, Facebooks posts, emails in hyped panic mode have flooded the Times office over the last several days. With corporate nearly impossible to reach in a short amount of time, we turned to recent building permits issued by the City of Marianna and to the not always 100% reliable internet.
Sewer project update from Alford
The Times received the following information concerning the work on the east side of 231 portion of the sewer project.
Graceville City Commission decides on GPD budget
Concerns arose last week at the Graceville City Commission meeting about the future of the Graceville Police Department.
Florida Power & Light reaches an “agreement in principle” with parties objecting to proposed rate increase
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.
Dixie Softball Teams Recognized at County Meeting
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.
Rotary speaker is Peter “Sonny” Fortunato
Last week’s Rotary guest speaker was Peter “Sonny” Fortunato. He discussed his time serving as a solider/military contractor abroad
Rooted in Tradition, Growing Toward the Future: Tri State Sod Flourishes in Jackson County
In the rural heart of Malone, Florida, green fields signal the steady growth of a family business deeply rooted in tradition.
Jackson County 4-H Wraps Up a Dynamic Summer
The 2025 summer season has been one of growth, learning, and community spirit for Jackson County 4-H, and their efforts did not go unnoticed.
MHS Class of 2026 begins last year journey
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.
Florida Families Get a Financial Break with August Sales Tax Holiday
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.