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Teenager in critical condition after drowning incident in Marianna
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Sunday, Jackson County first responders were dispatched for a drowning incident. According to officials, it happened around 3:30 p.m when a Jackson County resident aged 13 to 14 years old was swimming at Jackson Blue Springs in Marianna. Officials told News 13, the young boy was struggling and then […]
Jackson County Correctional Facility Report For July 13-14, 2024
Jesse Kaufman, 35, transient: Aggravated battery- use of a deadly weapon, burglary of an occupied dwelling with battery, tampering with a victim: Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Cliffeidah Johnson, 23, Greenwood, Florida: Criminal mischief over $200 but under $1,000, battery touch or strike: Marianna Police Department. Chad Brown, 44, Marianna,...
Notice of Budget Meetings
The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will meet the following dates in the Board Room of the Administration Building at 2864 Madison Street, Marianna, Florida. Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 10:00 am- Budget Special Meeting. Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 9:00 am- Budget Special Meeting. Thursday, July 25, 2024, 9:00 am-...
Notice of Regular Meeting
On Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 9:00 AM, CST the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners will hold its Regular Meeting in the board chambers at 2864 Madison Street in Marianna, FL. The public may attend meetings in person or virtually via our live YouTube channel or Zoom using the...
Jackson County Correctional Facility Report For July 12, 2024
Joshua Reagan, 36, Marianna, Florida: Driving while license suspended or revoked- habitual offender: Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Coleman Tillman, 41, Altha, Florida: Failure to appear for a pretrial conference: Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Reginal Koonce, 58, Marianna, Florida: Abuse of an elderly or disabled adult without great bodily...
Jackson County NAACP held candidate town hall ahead of August primary
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Jackson County residents had the opportunity to learn more about candidates running in the August primary election during the Jackson County NAACP’s voter education town hall Thursday. “Tonight can really make it or break it for some people. It is going to be based on their poise and how they […]
Mother of Jackson County student suing School Board over alleged sexual assault
JACKSON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Jackson County woman is suing the Jackson County School Board, claiming her 6-year-old daughter was repeatedly sexually assaulted by another student. The lawsuit claims the incidents took place at Marianna K-8 school from August 2023 to October 10th, 2023. The civil lawsuit says a 6-year-old classmate molested the girl […]
Florida awards millions for aviation, defense, and housing projects in northwest counties
Pensacola State College, the city of DeFuniak Springs, Santa Rosa County, and Jackson County will receive funding for projects supporting the aviation and aerospace industry, the military and defense industry, and increase access to workforce housing. The following awards come from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF) and the...
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