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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.

Austin Rogers secured the republican nomination for district two congressional seat Tuesday during the primary elections. Rodgers turns his attention now to the general election November 3rd.

Two candidates are vying for Jefferson County’s District 3 School Board seat. Both are long-time educators.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced funding Tuesday to help expand access to healthcare in rural communities.

The Ausley Law Firm was founded in 1930

Vance Pedrick is running for the Franklin County School Board District 2 seat, where he faces Wilburn Ray Messer. The winner will succeed long-time board member Pam Marshall, who is not seeking another term.

The Jefferson County School District, which serves about 700 students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, has worked to improve student achievement while navigating the financial and staffing pressures common among small school systems.