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The 15th annual GollyWhopper classic honored former Mexico Beach mayor Al Cathey with a donation to his scholarship fund.

Florida’s new budget for the 2026-27 is in effect and the state will be spending more than $117.6 billion on the environment, education, transportation, healthcare, criminal justice and economic development. Embedded with the billions is also funding slated to go toward individual cities, counties, municipalities, and other local entities—including Calhoun and Liberty Counties.

Residents throughout the county have dealt with issues with their provider of electricity. Some have been charged multiple times in a single month.

The Second Chance Act requires all students to receive medical evaluations to participate in school-sanctioned sports. Big Bend lawmakers were behind the legislation.

Byron Donalds hosted a rally in Panama City last week to share his plan for Florida if elected as the state's new governor.

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.

Candidates running to be the next governor of Florida campaigned throughout Florida's Panhandle.

Counties throughout Florida are considering potential bans on AI data centers as residents raise concerns about the impact on the environment.

Jackson County commissioners voted unanimously to pass a ban on all data center infrastructure in the area. The ban begins June 23rd.

Florida lawmakers have passed the state budget. Here are the highlights for what the panhandle’s rural counties may be receiving.