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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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.
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The Second Chance Act requires all students to receive medical evaluations to participate in school-sanctioned sports. Big Bend lawmakers were behind the legislation.
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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.
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Florida lawmakers have passed the state budget. Here are the highlights for what the panhandle’s rural counties may be receiving.