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TALLAHASSEE — Florida voters Tuesday approved two of four ballot measures proposed by the Legislature, putting hunting and fishing rights in the state Constitution and making a property-tax change.

TALLAHASSEE — A ballot proposal that would have enshrined abortion rights in the Florida Constitution failed Tuesday, giving a major political victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis — and dealing a huge blow to abortion-rights supporters.

Tallahassee – A $150 million-plus effort to allow recreational use of marijuana in Florida fizzled out Tuesday, falling short of the needed 60% voter approval and delivering a major victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The District Board of Trustees of Northwest Florida State College today chose Okaloosa County District 5 Commissioner Mel Ponder as the college’s next president, pending approval of an employment agreement by the board at its Nov. 19 meeting.

The firm that advised Okaloosa County officials to replace, rather than expand, the county courthouse in Crestview will design and plan the future county jail, which might have up to 2,000 beds and an up to $75 million construction cost.

Veteran’s Day is celebrated in many countries worldwide, and the United States takes November 11 as seriously as any other; with roughly 18 million veterans in the U.S., it’s important to honor those keeping our country, our allies, and civilians safe.

Officials broke ground on Friday on the Shoal River Ranch Water Reclamation Facility, which is expected to be completed in late 2026.

Eglin Air Force Base — Dress blues, brightly colored ribbons, mirror-shined shoes and polished chrome sparkled as the formal Airman Leadership School graduation ceremony returned Oct. 17 for the first time in seven years.

The new Dollar General Market in Blackman, north of Baker, is now open, Dollar General officials announced today.

All In Credit Union is giving local charities a reason to be thankful this holiday season by awarding $501,600 to 30 charitable organizations as part of its annual holiday tradition. This is the seventh consecutive year All In has donated grants to community organizations. This year the Credit Union committed to double the donations to organizations that positively impact their communities.