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Island marina project could face new PUD rules
At last week’s meeting of the Franklin County commission, they didn’t discuss the details of a revised proposal by the developers of the most high-profile project on St. George Island…
Local News
WWII museum honors The Mighty Eighth
Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit exploring the heroic history of the 8th Air Force, known as The Mighty Eighth. A collection…
Gulf-Franklin to host ‘Student Services: After Hours’ Tuesday
Gulf Coast State College is hosting its “Student Services: After Hours” event for Fall 2024 registration this Tuesday, July 30. Formerly known as “Super Saturday,” this event is for prospective…
Six area students complete IMPACT orientation at Troy
Six students from Franklin and Gulf counties have completed IMPACT new student orientation and enrolled at Troy University for the Fall 2024 semester at the Troy, Alabama campus. Avery Pharr,…
Sports
Rutherford enters year two under coach Floyd
The Rutherford football team is entering its second year under head coach Albert Floyd. Last fall, the Rutherford football team finished with a 2-8 record, one more win than the…
Gators banking on senior leadership
With the loss of a prized member of the backfield lost to graduation, Wewahitchka Gators football coach Adam Edwards is staking a lot on the upcoming season to five seasoned…
Franklin County about to land Bassmaster tourney
TDC OKs deal for October Redfish Cup Franklin County looks to be quite a busy place for two weeks beginning in late October as tourist development officials have struck a…
State News
Two-car crash slows island bridge traffic
A two-car collision on the bridge between Eastpoint and St. George Island has slowed down traffic. A report by the Florida Highway Patrol said the…
Celebration Saturday at Negro Fort at Prospect Bluff
The North Florida African American Corridor Project in collaboration with The 20th of May Group Culture Bearers proudly present a day of celebration and commemoration…
Rick Scott: ‘This country is in deep trouble’
If anyone had doubts that Florida Senator Rick Scott has the fight in him to win re-election this fall, Tuesday night’s appearance at the Fort…
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Opinion
We’re at a crossroads following Trump assassination attempt
The political world was shaken over the weekend by the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Footage from the event showed Trump clutch his…
Dems call Trump ‘Hitler’ for years and act surprised
Donald Trump happened to turn his ample head at exactly the right time to miss being gravely shot by less than an inch. That would…
Are you ready for the Summer Olympics?
Just because there are trained professionals dealing with the infrastructure, logistics and marketing of the Summer Olympics, it doesn’t let the rest of us off…
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Community & Faith
A gift we can give ourselves
Are you in a good place in your relationship with your spouse, children, siblings and neighbors? Or do you make poor choices that affect these…
Freedom from depression is possible
Have years of depression caused you to believe God no longer has a purpose for you? Are you convinced your dreams of success will never…
SGI Women of Faith to host July 20 Glow event
All middle and high school girls are invited to attend a special Glow event on Saturday afternoon, July 20 at the St. George Island Methodist…