A look back at local history through the Jackson County Floridan archives.
The Apalachee Correctional Institution (ACI) will host a one-day hiring event for Correctional Officers and Trainees, Wednesday, March 3, from…
PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has been sentenced to 20 years and three months in prison for being high on drugs when he caused a crash …
The Jackson County School District Facebook page now has a link to a new locally produced Black History Month video on YouTube, the work just …
The Marianna Police Department reports the arrest of Marianna man Devin E. Hires, 25, as a suspect in a burglary at Marianna Cinemas on Feb. 2…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Pythons, iguanas, monitor lizards, oh my! Florida is moving to restrict 16 invasive reptile species that have wrea…
The following people were booked into the Jackson County jail during the latest available reporting period, Feb. 24-26:
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida homicide detective believes an Army veteran committed murder when he pursued and fatally shot a drunk, …
Jackson County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-1 to approve a development order authorizing Gulf Power/Florida Power and Light to establish a…
The Florida Highway Patrol reports the Thursday death of a pedestrian on a roadway in Jackson County.
Florida could further broaden access to marijuana under a slew of bills proposed ahead of this year’s legislative session that include tweaks …
With its championship win in the online sectional tournament on Jan. 23, the quiz bowl team from Chipola College proved themselves worthy to p…
Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Carmen Smith and her team have entered into a unique partnership with Chipola College and…
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will open coronavirus vaccine sites in six underserved minority communities around the state, Gov. Ron De…
NEW YORK (AP) — In November, Paula Mont did something new: The 86-year-old, who hasn't left her New Jersey senior living community in nearly a…
A family from Cottondale competed on "Family Feud" Tuesday night and, although they lost in that go-round, they’ll be back for another try aga…
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that the details of conversations between the nation's four largest railroads should be included …
A look back at local history through the Jackson County Floridan archives.
The Southern Baptist Convention's executive committee voted Tuesday to oust four of its churches, two over policies deemed to be too inclusive…
Marianna resident Martha Elder turned 89 this week. On Sunday, the day before her birthday, friends threw her a drive-by birthday party.
The public is invited to a ground-breaking ceremony for the Chipola Street Development on Thursday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m.
The Optimist Club of Jackson County met Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Jim’s Buffet and Grill for their bi-monthly meeting with President Lisa Gilbertse…
A fund has been established to assist 19-year-old Alford-area resident Lillie Livingston, seriously injured in a Feb. 16 head-on crash with a …
Graceville man arrested on firearm charge
The following people were booked into the Jackson County jail during the latest available reporting period, Feb. 20-23:
The Florida Highway Patrol reports the serious injury of a 46-year-old female motorcyclist from Cottonwood, Alabama in a Monday traffic crash …
Bascom will host special informational meetings Friday, Feb. 26 and on Thursday, March 11, to communicate with businesses there about a grant …