Lauren Baldon
Rural News Service InternLauren Baldon is an intern for WFSU Public Media, with a focus on rural news in the Big Bend region of Florida.
When she isn’t researching the latest news, she spends her time listening to podcasts, watching movies and trying local restaurants.
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Incumbent Dianne Williams-Cox and former City Commissioner Dot Inman-Johnson are heading for a runoff this November in the race for City Commission Seat 5. The candidates took about 39% and 36% of the vote, respectively, beating opponent Tifany Hill, who received less than 24% of the vote. -
Three candidates are in the running for Liberty County’s School Board District 3 seat in the August 18 primary — Erica Nobles Smith, Thornton Davis and Tommy Duggar Jr. -
Three candidates will vie for Gulf County’s School Board District 1 seat in the August 18 primary—incumbent Chad Bailey, Pamela Palmer and Dennis Peak. -
The Second Chance Act requires all students to receive medical evaluations to participate in school-sanctioned sports. Big Bend lawmakers were behind the legislation. -
Rep. Jason Shoaf wants to bring space activity to the Florida Panhandle. Taylor County officials say they're training a workforce with many of the skills needed. -
Florida lawmakers have passed the state budget. Here are the highlights for what the panhandle’s rural counties may be receiving.
