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Data centers in Jackson County are officially banned

June 11, 2026

Here’s some of the money in the new state budget that could be heading for Florida’s rural counties

June 8, 2026

The Hunt is on! How one egg game has taken over rural Florida

June 5, 2026

Jackson county commissioners board listens to a resident speak about their concerns about the potential of an AI Data center.

A potential AI data center sparks debate in Jackson County

June 2, 2026

Data centers in Jackson County are officially banned

June 11, 2026

Here’s some of the money in the new state budget that could be heading for Florida’s rural counties

June 8, 2026

The Hunt is on! How one egg game has taken over rural Florida

June 5, 2026

Rural News Service

The Rural News Service is focused on local and regional original reporting for, and about, rural communities located within Florida’s middle panhandle and Big Bend region.

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Sopchoppy’s famous festival will “worm” its way into your heart

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Florida’s high court weighs RICO charge against an ex- Jackson deputy who planted drugs on innocents

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Taylor County’s property appraiser talks tax relief with local lawmakers

Government

Taylor County’s property appraiser talks tax relief with local lawmakers

November 17, 2025

Carrabelle says it needs more state funds to finish renovations at the city’s airport

November 12, 2025

Home of the Bulldogs! Bristol’s water tower highlights the community’s school spirit

May 13, 2026

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Environment

Apalachicola residents clean up and get down at Riverpalooza

May 27, 2026

More water should flow in the Apalachicola River floodplain after efforts to clean clogged sloughs

February 23, 2026

Florida’s high court weighs RICO charge against an ex- Jackson deputy who planted drugs on innocents

March 4, 2026

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Business & Development

Rural residents feel the squeeze as gas hikes make their commutes more expensive

May 12, 2026

New projects at Endeavor Park bring hope for a brighter future at the infamous Dozier School

March 23, 2026

Carrabelle says it needs more state funds to finish renovations at the city’s airport

November 12, 2025

Big Bend Hospice is extending its reach into rural Northwest Florida

January 7, 2026

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People & Community

Apalachicola residents clean up and get down at Riverpalooza

May 27, 2026

Wewahitchka residents celebrate ‘liquid gold’ at their tupelo honey festival

May 27, 2026

How worm grunting in Sopchoppy became a way of life and a tradition

May 20, 2026

Monticello Opera House presents the story of a dying professor who gives life lessons to a long-ago student

March 8, 2026

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Data centers in Jackson County are officially banned

Here’s some of the money in the new state budget that could be heading for Florida’s rural counties

The Hunt is on! How one egg game has taken over rural Florida

A potential AI data center sparks debate in Jackson County

Data centers in Jackson County are officially banned

Here’s some of the money in the new state budget that could be heading for Florida’s rural counties

The Hunt is on! How one egg game has taken over rural Florida

Rural News Service

Featured Posts

Sopchoppy’s famous festival will “worm” its way into your heart

Florida’s high court weighs RICO charge against an ex- Jackson deputy who planted drugs on innocents

Taylor County’s property appraiser talks tax relief with local lawmakers

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Government

Taylor County’s property appraiser talks tax relief with local lawmakers

Carrabelle says it needs more state funds to finish renovations at the city’s airport

Education

Home of the Bulldogs! Bristol’s water tower highlights the community’s school spirit

Environment

Apalachicola residents clean up and get down at Riverpalooza

More water should flow in the Apalachicola River floodplain after efforts to clean clogged sloughs

Criminal Justice

Florida’s high court weighs RICO charge against an ex- Jackson deputy who planted drugs on innocents

Business & Development

Rural residents feel the squeeze as gas hikes make their commutes more expensive

New projects at Endeavor Park bring hope for a brighter future at the infamous Dozier School

Carrabelle says it needs more state funds to finish renovations at the city’s airport

Health & Science

Big Bend Hospice is extending its reach into rural Northwest Florida

People & Community

Apalachicola residents clean up and get down at Riverpalooza

Wewahitchka residents celebrate ‘liquid gold’ at their tupelo honey festival

How worm grunting in Sopchoppy became a way of life and a tradition

Art & Culture

Monticello Opera House presents the story of a dying professor who gives life lessons to a long-ago student