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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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
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, ...
government
Here’s some of the money in the new state budget that could be heading for Florida’s rural counties
By Lauren Baldon Florida lawmakers have okayed a $114.5 billion state budget. Now, it’s up to the governor to decide what stays and what goes. ...
government
Taylor County’s property appraiser talks tax relief with local lawmakers
By Jalen Scott screenshot / The Florida Channel Taylor County Property Appraiser Shawna Beach addresses the Taylor County legislative delegation on Oct. 20, 2025 Florida ...
business and development
Carrabelle says it needs more state funds to finish renovations at the city’s airport
Did you know, Carrabelle, Florida, located just over an hour southwest of Tallahassee, has an airport? Well, it’s more of an airstrip. Local leaders recently ...