Tag: health and science
RuralNews
Data centers in Jackson County are officially banned
By Randall Vuxta Jackson County commissioners have unanimously agreed to ban data centers, associated accessory structures, and affiliated businesses. The vote came after strong opposition ...
June 11, 2026
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RuralNews
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. ...
June 8, 2026
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RuralNews
The Hunt is on! How one egg game has taken over rural Florida
By Randall Vuxta Egg hunters are searching throughout North Florida communities for large plastic eggs. The red, blue and even shark-painted treasure troves are filled ...
June 5, 2026
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RuralNews
A potential AI data center sparks debate in Jackson County
By Randall Vuxta Jackson County residents overflow the local commission chambers. Out in the street, they hold signs reading “Don’t ruin our aquifer” and “We ...
June 2, 2026
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Environment
Apalachicola residents clean up and get down at Riverpalooza
By Randall Vuxta Residents walk the streets with trash bags in hand as they fill up a dumpster Saturday during the first half of the ...
May 27, 2026
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People & Community
Wewahitchka residents celebrate ‘liquid gold’ at their tupelo honey festival
By Randall Vuxta Each May the town of Wewahitchka holds a festival celebrating their liquid gold and local beekeepers. The Tupelo Honey Festival has live ...
May 27, 2026
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People & Community
How worm grunting in Sopchoppy became a way of life and a tradition
By Jalen Scott If you hear a rumbling beneath the soil and earthworms start poking out to investigate, you might have just stumbled upon Sopchoppy’s ...
May 20, 2026
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education
Home of the Bulldogs! Bristol’s water tower highlights the community’s school spirit
By Randall Vuxta The Bristol water tower is now emblazoned with a snarling bulldog, Liberty County High School’s mascot. The tower, which was previously unpainted, ...
May 13, 2026
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business and development
Rural residents feel the squeeze as gas hikes make their commutes more expensive
By Randall Vuxta Residents of Fountain, FL are feeling the strain as gas prices continue to increase, with several residents saying prices range from $35 ...
May 12, 2026
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RuralNews
Carrabelle Celebrates 34th Annual Riverfront Festival
By Randall Vuxta The sound of Caribbean music drifted down the riverfront as local residents and tourists strolled past vendors and displays. Steve Britt, a ...
May 1, 2026
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People & Community
The Stephen C. Smith Regatta the weekend of April 24-26 will also be a memorial to a long-time supporter of the local sailing community
By The 53rd Annual Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta happens April 24-26 just off Wakulla County’s Shell Point. This year’s event, benefitting the families of ...
April 15, 2026
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People & Community
Sopchoppy’s famous festival will “worm” its way into your heart
By Tom Flanigan North Florida and South Georgia have lots of unique small-town celebrations. But few have attracted the worldwide attention of Sopchoppy, Florida’s yearly ...
April 10, 2026
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