RuralNews

The Nature Conservancy says the acquisition will help better connect 22,000 acres of protected land throughout the Panhandle.

TIRO, a talent search group, has been awarded a 1 million-per-year over five years federal grant to invest in the education of students throughout rural North Florida.

Apalachicola Tupelo trees have to overcome invasive trees, poor dredging practices and loss of nutritional floodplain. Experts in the area are looking for solutions to this decades old issue.

Reactions are mixed after state leaders announced Flock camera license plate readers would be removed from state highways.

Governor Ron DeSantis awarded over $15.6 million in funds for 23 rural communities throughout the state. These funds will be used for different economic development projects.

Jackson County Tourist Development Director Kelsi Jackson was selected to serve on Visit Florida's Industry Services Committee.

Duke Energy provides three non-perishable meals to Jefferson county seniors Tuesday in preparation during hurricane season.

Fire Chief Louis Lamarche announced his plan to retire in June of 2027. Lamarche has served Wakulla County since 2007, being appointed to Fire Chief in 2016.

Residents in the rural areas voted in the primary Tuesday, August 18th.

Amanda Green is set to represent Democrats in the race for Florida’s Second Congressional District. She beat out three other candidates to earn the party’s nod and will go up against Republican Austin Rogers in November.