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Apalachicola hustles to remedy stinky water
A lot of residents in Apalachicola have noses like Aaron Matt and his daughter. “The water is absolutely disgusting, and it has been for at least a month or so,…
Local News
Miller named to top job at ANERR
After two decades at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, the last 10 years as manager, Jenna Harper has been appointed to a deputy director post with the Florida Department…
Georgia ‘Ribpublicans’ win Eastpoint cookoff
A pair of good ole boys from Georgia with the politically charged name “Ribpublicans” took the top prize at the silver anniversary Eastport Rib Cookoff Saturday. But teammates Jonathan Sands…
Choral society to present children’s concert
The Bay Area Choral Society will present a children’s concert for over 200 third graders from Gulf and Franklin County schools on Friday, March 28, at 9:30 a.m. ET at…
Sports
Lady Seahawks lift record to 7-2
A six-game win streak, highlighted by a win at home over Port St. Joe, has propelled the Franklin County Lady Seahawks softball team to a 7-2 record. On Friday at…
Seahawks open season at 6-2
Three straight home wins have lifted the Franklin County Seahawks varsity baseball team to a 6-2 record, as they head to the crucial March month of their 2025 season. Under…
Lady Seahawks down Lincoln in opener
Under the direction of a new coach, the Franklin County Lady Seahawks softball team opened with a shutout over Lincoln, followed by a loss to Wakulla. Senior pitcher Sarah Ham…
State News
Splash into license-free freshwater fishing weekend
Mark your calendars for an opportunity to go freshwater fishing during the upcoming Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s license-free freshwater fishing weekend. This spring’s…
Unemployment jumps along the Forgotten Coast
The jobless rate along the Forgotten Coast climbed sharply in January. According to preliminary data released Monday by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Franklin…
Look out for nesting coastal birds in the Panhandle
Both the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Audubon Florida, are reminding the public that the first shorebird nest of the year has been…
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Opinion
Our nation needs to ask itself questions
There are so many times in an individual life when it is necessary, though not necessarily compelling nor comfortable, to ask “Who am I now?”…
Are psychic abilities in your future?
“If you could read my mind, love/What a tale my thoughts could tell.” – Gordon Lightfoot Apparently, my late father was ahead of his time…
Zelensky, be grateful, read a room
Economist Thomas Sowell once said, “when people get used to preferential treatment, equal treatment feels like discrimination.” His comments were about affirmative action, but apply…
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Community & Faith
Franklin County TDC redesigns mobile app
Planning the perfect day on Florida’s Forgotten Coast just got much easier. The Franklin County Tourism Development Council recently unveiled the redesigned Forgotten Coast mobile…
Lanark celebrates St. Patrick’s Day in style
Hi Y’all, I was on a wonderful cruise with my son and his family and was out of touch. I will play catch up with…
God’s grace is real
If your life was featured in a magazine article, would you send copies to your family? Would you invite your friends on social media to…