Day: July 14, 2026

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Environment

Tropical Storm Bertha produces dangerous surf, rip currents along Florida Panhandle

By Andrew Wulfeck City of Orange Beach Photo of a surfer taking advantage of conditions produced by Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf. Tropical Storm ...
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education

Jackson County School Board District 1 candidates pitch family engagement and financial oversight

By Randall Vuxta Supervisor of Elections / WFSU Public Media Chephus Granberry (left) and Christopher King (right) will face off in August for the district ...
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education

Jackson County School Board District 5 race shines light on transparency issues

By Randall Vuxta Supervisor of Elections / Jackson County Phyllis T. Daniels, Danielle Walker and Michael Jackson will face off in August for District 5 ...
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Environment

It’s official! Tropical Storm Bertha is in the Gulf

By Irene Sans FPREN Official track by the National Hurricane Center issued on Monday, July 20, at 8 pm EDT. The National Hurricane Center has ...
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People & Community

Mexico Beach honors former mayor during GollyWhopper Classic

By Randall Vuxta Randall Vuxta / WFSU Public Media Lee Cathey's team of anglers pose with their plaques as they celebrate catching the largest grouper ...
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Calhoun County

From hospital growth to officer pay raises: Here’s how Florida’s new budget benefits Calhoun and Liberty counties

By Lynn Hatter Erin Welch / WFSU Public Media The emergency entrance at Calhoun Liberty Hospital's new facility (2025). Florida’s new budget for the 2026-27 ...
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government

Jackson County residents want answers from Florida Public Utilities

By Randall Vuxta PheelingsMedia / stock.adobe.com Florida Public Utilities customers are opening their statements to find they have been mischarged. Some residents who have contacted ...
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government

Florida’s Second Chance Act now requires EKGs for student athletes

By Lauren Baldon asawin klabma/Have a nice day / stock.adobe.com The new law is in honor of Chance Gainer, a star athlete at Port St. ...
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government

Byron Donalds takes his campaign to North Florida amid swirling lawsuit allegations

By Randall Vuxta Randy Vuxta / WFSU Public Media Byron Donalds spoke to the crowd of his supporters during a rally Thursday in Panama City. ...
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business and development

Rep. Shoaf wants to bring the space industry to the Panhandle

By Lauren Baldon John Raoux/AP / AP A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket lifts off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, ...
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People & Community

Gubernatorial candidates visit rural Florida on primary campaign trail

By Randall Vuxta When heading to the polls this November, residents all over Florida will have a chance to select a new Governor. But before ...
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Environment

Amid environmental concerns, some Florida counties are banning AI data centers

By Randall Vuxta Wakulla Springs is one of the largest freshwater springs in the world. It’s sometimes called the “gem of North Florida,” but resident ...
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