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Clarity needed
The issue of Internet cafes, or Internet gambling joints, depending on your point of view, needs to be clarified at the state level. And quickly.
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An unwelcome welcome
With Dozier now closed, the main question on most residents’ minds is what is going to happen to the property.
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First things first
The Tourism Development Council has big plans to aggressively market Jackson County.
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Put it to use
On Sunday, we published a story about a distraught mother horrified by the thought that she might never see her son outside of a prison visiting room again, after he was sentenced to 30 years on drug charges.
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Is it really that bad?
We reported in Friday’s paper that a group of conscientious and industrial young county residents volunteered to pick up litter and trash in a section of Marianna.
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Linking up with the 21st Century
Those who attended the most recent First Friday breakfast put on by the chamber of commerce, or who read the Floridan’s coverage of it, learned that high-speed Internet is coming to this part of Florida in less than two years.
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A real marketing push
We are encouraged by the news that the Tourism Development Council is spending some of the bed tax revenue to market Jackson County to out of town visitors.
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Make it bigger
For those who weren’t at Marianna’s Fourth of July fireworks display Monday evening, you missed something special.
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Signs of progress
The news out of the Jackson County school district late last week was heartening.
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Reasons to celebrate
This year, the Fourth of July falls on a Monday.
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Discover reading
Florida’s First Lady, Ann Scott, was in Marianna earlier this week to promote her Summer Literacy Adventures program. And in just a few weeks, on July 11, the Jackson County Public Library will launch its summer reading program, “One World, Many Stories.”
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Time to take precautions
With the mercury rising and no rain in sight, the Fourth of July holiday is shaping up to be a hot and dry one. Which is not good, given that it is the time of year when residents like to shoot off fireworks.
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Either it's gambling, or it isn't
Recently, Marianna Police Chief Hayes Baggett asked the city commission to enact an ordinance covering Internet gaming facilities.
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Youth need more to do
Marianna City Commissioner Rico Williams may be on to something.
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Someone needs to be held accountable
We have been largely supportive of Marianna’s ongoing water and sewer improvement project. Many of the roads repaired were in bad shape. Many of the water lines replaced were many decades old.
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Think before hitting 'enter'
It has happened to several elected officials. It has happened to someone right here in Jackson County.
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Well done
Education has been much in the news recently. Much of it has focused on what isn’t happening in our schools, or what people think should be happening – so much so that we can overlook the good things that are happening.
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A call to action
Jackson County got a slew of bad news last week. The former Dozier School for Boys is closing, and Florida State Hospital is trimming it’s workforce.
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Memorial Day not just another day off
The Memorial Day weekend traditionally marks the beginning of summer. Schools are winding down classes and seniors are preparing for graduation.
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Think local for summer recreation
While gas prices are coming down somewhat, they are still fairly high compared to summer last year. And with Memorial Day weekend approaching, families looking for something to do should consider keeping their outings local.
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Be safe during drought
With rainfall well below yearly averages and the wind blowing regularly, things are more dry than they appear.
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Let the people decide
Jackson County is attempting to market itself as a tourism destination – not on the scale of Panama City, but a destination none the less.
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Beat the heat
As the temperatures rise, most people begin to worry about their electric bills and the cost of running their air conditioning.
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Time to be more vigilant
With the latest crime statistics in, there’s a message for the residents of Jackson County.
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Support those who risk their lives -- editorial
This has been a hard year for law enforcement, both here and across Florida.
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