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On March 16, 2019, at approximately 1:45 pm, FHP Trooper observed a green Kia traveling northbound on State Road 71 driving recklessly through Blountstown, Florida. [Full Story »] 

On March 10, 2019 at approximately 12:45 PM the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office received a call for emergency assistance at the Liberty County High School baseball field in Bristol. Deputies, along with members of Liberty County EMS responded to the scene. Two adults and one child were found to be involved at the scene. The two adults were pronounced deceased at the scene by Liberty County EMS, and the child was transported by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment. [Full Story »] 

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces More Than
$3 Million Awarded to Improve Infrastructure and Workforce Training in Small and Rural Communities

Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $3 million in funding through programs from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) for infrastructure and workforce training in small and rural Florida communities, including several affected by Hurricane Michael. These funds are being awarded primarily through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant, which is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and DEO. [Full Story »] 

Submitted by Superintendent of Schools
Ralph Yoder

Immediately following the devastating impacts of Hurricane Michael to our community, the Calhoun County School District began working diligently to address the needs of our students and staff. With the assistance of the community, school and district staff, staff members from other school districts and repair and cleanup contractors, schools were reopened just 22 days following the storm. Extraordinary efforts were made by staff and parents as we all adjusted to changes in the physical structure of our school district, especially considering the loss of the majority of the Blountstown Elementary School Campus. [Full Story »] 

Blountstown Fire Chief Ben Hall and Captain Keith Daniels traveled to Treasure Island, Florida, last Tuesday and accepted the keys to a 2001 F-350 rescue truck. [Full Story »] 

Due to the vacancy for the State Representative, District 7 seat, Supervisor of Elections Sharon Chason wants to remind citizens of a special primary and a special general election required to fill the position. [Full Story »] 

By Logan Barbee

I didn't know Danny Hassig well in his earliest years. He didn't take my classes back when I was teaching high school, but he, like many others, did come to me for advice from time to time. Most times, it was to talk about the military and what kind of jobs and opportunities it offered. [Full Story »] 

A large turnout enjoyed the Annual Black History Month Parade held Saturday morning. [Full Story »]