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Franklin County tax sale ‘resounding success’
Franklin County’s online sale of tax certificates has recovered 97 percent of all eligible unpaid taxes, according to a report from Tax Collector Amy Cook. “As with last year, this…
Local News
Dykstra named to Georgia Southern’s President’s List
Allison Dykstra, of Eastpoint, was among approximately 2,420 Georgia Southern University students named to the Spring 2025 President’s List for excellence in academics. To be eligible for the President’s List,…
Village debuts first official fireworks event
Hi Y’all, I hope you had a fun, safe Fourth of July weekend. Before we were dazzled by the evening event, the Lanark Village Boat Club had its annual July…
New fire truck rolls into Alligator Point
It has to be among the nation’s most scenic spots for a fire station, overlooking the beauty of Alligator Point Harbor. But with that beauty comes a stiff challenge for…
Sports
Farmer tapped as new Seahawk hoop coach
The Franklin County Schools have tapped former Seahawk hoopster Tyler Farmer as its new basketball head coach. Farmer, who grew up in Apalachicola and played two years for the Seahawks…
Mullet Toss draws huge school of fish flingers
It was perhaps the largest field on record, pages and pages of participants in the 33rd annual Mullet Toss on the sand behind St. George Island’s Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe,…
Three area players share in Weevils’ season
Three players who starred for their high school baseball teams along the Forgotten Coast were a part of this past season’s Weevils team at Enterprise State Community College. Sophomore Garrison…
State News
Carrabelle boat captain gets federal prison time for assault
Terry Carrington, 38, of Carrabelle, was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting…
Seven Oaks Healthcare to unveil new mobile unit
Big Bend Hospice and its parent organization, Seven Oaks Health, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Seven Oaks Healthcare Mobile Medical Unit, a…
Wildlife series spotlights Florida’s native snakes
Boasting more than 80 distinct ecosystems, Florida is a biodiversity hot spot. More than 4,000 animal species, in fact, are native to the Sunshine State…
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Opinion
PUD ordinance would increase density
Yikes! In Exhibit 1 (PUD) Ordinance 25 Insert on the franklincounty.gov website, the density of a PUD has not been defined. Section S-8.3 indicates that…
Together, we can overcome challenges
In the midst of our ongoing water crisis, we are reminded of the incredible resilience and dedication that emerges during tough times. The question we…
Not coming to Apalach due to water problems
My family has had a second home in Apalachicola for over 28 years. The town and county is truly a jewel. I am blessed to…
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Community & Faith
Have you ever been unfairly judged?
Divorce is painful, particularly when it separates you from your children. When I was a young mother, I had to pick up and return my…
Let there be peace in America this July Fourth
When our Founding Fathers spent weeks drafting the Declaration of Independence, they ignited a war to secure America’s freedom from Britain’s control. In an interesting…
Get a start on the Fourth in Eastpoint Tuesday
On Tuesday, July 1, the fourth annual Freedom Festival kicks off at 4 p.m. ET at the Eastpoint Boat Ramp. Entertainment features Captain Ron from…