Simpson calls for prison shutdowns, blasts corrections leaders
Dara KamTALLAHASSEE — Senate President Wilton Simpson has a message for state prison leaders: Shut down institutions if you want pay…
Read MoreDestructive social media challenge hits local schools
WMBBA recent challenge made popular on social media has made its way to Holmes and Washington counties. Known as “The…
Read MoreDestructive social media challenge hits local schools
Staff ReportA recent challenge made popular on social media has made its way to Holmes and Washington counties. Known as “The…
Read MoreMinimum wage hike takes effect
Jim TurnerMinimum wage workers in Florida will get a voter-approved pay boost this week. After just over 60 percent of voters…
Read MorePDLFD seeks to expand station
DIANE M. MOOREPONCE DE LEON – Contingent on a funding source, the Ponce de Leon Fire Department was approved the use of…
Read MoreSchool district, fire dept. team up to gain ladder truck
Holmes County School Board and Bonifay Fire Department recently teamed up to solve one anotherÂ’s needs with collective efforts to…
Read MoreJudge blocks key parts of ‘sanctuary cities’ law
Jim SaundersTALLAHASSEE — More than two years after a fierce legislative debate, a federal judge on Tuesday blocked key parts of…
Read MoreState revamps COVID-19 rule for schools
TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to a need to “minimize the amount of time students are removed from in-person learning,” the Florida…
Read MoreHelp sought for overworked and underpaid prison workers
TALLAHASSEE — A top corrections official offered a stark picture of FloridaÂ’s prison system Wednesday, warning that lawmakers must boost…
Read MoreTexas-style abortion bill filed in Florida
Ryan DaileyTALLAHASSEE – State Rep. Webster Barnaby, R-Deltona, filed a proposal Wednesday that aims to follow TexasÂ’ lead in blocking physicians…
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