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Graceville Commission Approves 2025–2026 Budget and Millage Rate
The Graceville City Commission unanimously approved both the 2025–2026 operating budget and millage resolution during its September 22...
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Oct 4, 20252 min read


Highlights from JCBOCC September 9th Meeting
On September 9, 2025, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners held a Public Hearing and Regular Meeting. This is a recap of some...
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Sep 29, 20255 min read


Graceville Commission Faces Tense Debate Over Police Staffing, Approves Project Updates
The Graceville City Commission convened for its September meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, before moving into a full...
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Sep 29, 20253 min read


Graceville Commission Holds Tentative Budget Hearing
The Graceville City Commission convened its first public hearing on the proposed 2025–26 budget, reviewing departmental allocations,...
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Sep 21, 20253 min read


Graceville Budget Workshop Draws Scrutiny Over Police Staffing, Phone Costs, and Reserves
Numerous citizens attended the City of Graceville Budget Workshop held on Thursday, September 4 at City Hall. Many of those concerned...
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Sep 15, 20254 min read


Jackson County BOCC Regular Meeting Highlights
On August 26, 2025, at 6:00 PM, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners held a Regular Meeting. This is a recap of some of the...
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Sep 8, 20254 min read


An Area Salary Study Listing The City Of Graceville Salaries And Other Municipalities
The 2025-2026 Budget Workshop will be held on Thursday, September 4. During the meeting held earlier this month and in July dealing with...
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Sep 1, 20257 min read


Sonny Fortunato Announces Candidacy For County Commissioner District 2 Seat
I’m Peter “Sonny” Fortunato—a devoted husband, a man of faith, and a lifelong public servant. My journey has taken me from the front...
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Sep 1, 20252 min read


New Faculty And Staff Members Welcomed to Poplar Springs
Poplar Springs High School is starting a new school year with several new faces on campus. Returning administration team Beverly Sallas...
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Aug 25, 20255 min read


Graceville School Welcomes 12 New Staff Members
Graceville School is starting a new school year with several new faces on campus including a couple of school alumni. Kayla Wilson will...
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Aug 25, 20256 min read


Commission meeting includes paving projects and citizen request for response
The City of Graceville Commission held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 15 at Graceville City Hall. The meeting included...
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Jul 26, 20254 min read


FLDOE Releases School and District Grades
The Florida Department of Education has released its 2024–25 school and district grades, offering a closer look at academic performance...
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Jul 13, 20253 min read


Rex Lumber Graceville Celebrates Safety, Service, and Dedication at Annual Dinner
On Wednesday, June 18, Rex Lumber Company’s Graceville location hosted its highly anticipated Annual Safety & Service Dinner—an day...
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Jul 7, 20252 min read


Recollections - Legends of Yesterday: The Cotton Gins
This is a reprint of original articles by Hugh Woolley, a longtime resident and community leader of Graceville. Woolley published these...
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Jun 15, 20254 min read


First Baptist Campbellton celebrates 200 years of serving God
Reverend Luther Pumphrey and Florida Baptist Historical Society Director Don Hepburn First Baptist Church of Campbellton held a special...
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Mar 22, 20252 min read


Jewel Empowerment Foundation: A Legacy of Strength and Service
Rooted in the values of faith, resilience, and empowerment, the Jewel Empowerment Foundation, Inc. is making a profound impact under the...
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Mar 22, 20253 min read


McClendon Announces Bid For Re-Election To Graceville City Commission
John McClendon has announced his bid for re-election for Graceville City Commissioner, Group 5. McClendon has been a citizen of...
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Mar 15, 20251 min read


First Baptist Campbellton to celebrate 200 years of serving God
First Baptist Church Campbellton will be celebrating 200 years Sunday, March 16! The oldest active Baptist Church in the State of...
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Mar 15, 20252 min read


West Jackson Retired Educators Inspired by Recent Meeting
Ms. Mary Ann Roberts was introduced by President Larry Moore as the guest speaker at the West Jackson Retired Educators Association...
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Mar 6, 20252 min read


Helms Announces Candidacy For Graceville City Commission
My names is Charles Helms and I'd like to announce that I'm running for City Commissioner Group 5. I was raised right here in...
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Mar 6, 20251 min read
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