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Republican Gov. Rick Scott declared victory in the U.S. Senate race in Florida, one of the most important and closely watched in the nation.
Read More »Nelson, Scott Race Headed For Recount
The Clam Farmer: Concern Over Water Quality Key for Mike Hodges
Cedar Key clam farmer Mike Hodges makes his living on the water and worries about water quality and the environment, but he is also a proponent of smaller government and deregulation. He grew up a Democrat, but trusts the Republicans to make better decisions about viable solutions.
Read More »When The Post-Hurricane Laundry Piles Up, This Is The Place To Go In Port St. Joe
The town's one open laundromat — The Laundry Basket — has been a blessing.
Read More »Panama City Residents Face Long Road To Recovery After Michael
Panhandle residents remain resilient while waiting for help and starting the rebuilding process weeks after Hurricane Michael ripped apart their homes and neighborhoods.
Read More »Gainesville First Responders Return After Assisting With Hurricane Michael Relief
A group of ten volunteers were sent to the panhandle to assist in the hurricane relief.
Read More »Know Your 2018 Candidates: U.S. House, District 3
Congressman Ted Yoho was first elected in 2012, and Yvonne Hayes Hinson is running to try to keep him from winning a fourth term representing Florida's 3rd District.
Read More »Operation Airdrop Brings Food, Supplies To Hurricane Michael Victims
Water, clothing, hygiene products and 2,000 pounds of chicken among other supplies have all been on board his and other volunteers’ planes this week.
Read More »Michael Upgraded To Category 4 ‘Major’ Hurricane As It Approaches Florida Panhandle
The storm is forecast to be the most destructive to hit the Panhandle in decades and expected to send life-threatening surges of ocean water into coastal areas along the Gulf of Mexico.
Read More »Florida Officials Raise State’s Death Toll To 16 After Hurricane Michael
Officials say 16 people died in Florida because of Hurricane Michael, doubling the numbers of deaths in the state The Associated Press had previously attributed to last week's storm.
Read More »A Port St. Joe Family Takes Refuge In Gainesville
Their town was in the path of Hurricane Michael, the strongest hurricane to hit Florida’s Panhandle in over a century.
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