Abortion rights amendment defeated
Jim SaundersTALLAHASSEE — A ballot proposal that would have enshrined abortion rights in the Florida Constitution failed Tuesday, giving a major…
Read MoreRecreational pot proposal falls short
Dara KamA $150 million-plus effort to allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida fizzled out Tuesday, falling short of the needed…
Read MoreFDOT gives presentation on plans to resurface sidewalks in Bonifay
COLLIN BREAUXcbreaux@kentsmith.biz The Florida Department of Transportation is looking to resurface sidewalks in Bonifay, a plan they presented information on during…
Read MoreSenate candidate Keith Gross campaigns on America First platform
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Political candidate Keith Gross is campaigning against U.S. Senate incumbent Rick Scott in the Republican primary election being held…
Read MoreHolmes County, Bonifay to receive funding from state
Holmes County and Bonifay are some of the rural communities that will receive funding from the state to help communities…
Read MoreDunn, other representatives introduce legislation bolstering drug coverage for rare diseases
Staff ReportA legislative bill allowing Medicare Part D and Medicaid to cover drugs for off-label for treating rare diseases has been…
Read MoreFlorida unemployment numbers released
The latest unemployment numbers for Florida are in. The September unemployment rate for Holmes County was 3.4%. With a total…
Read MoreFWC orders halt on seasonal gag grouper harvest
STAFF REPORT Recreational harvest of gag grouper for the 2023 season will close in Gulf state waters starting Oct. 19…
Read MoreState to step up testing for deer disease
Jim TurnerJim Turner News Service of Florida Some deer killed during two popular hunting days in December must be tested for…
Read MoreLegislative Delegation meetings scheduled for October.
Senator Jay Trumbull and Representative Shane Abbott are scheduled to host a series of legislative delegation meetings to hear from…
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