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Franklin County shares memories of Winter Storm Enzo
Families around Franklin County got the chance to build snowmen with the ice that came with the winter storm. Many areas in Franklin County were covered in ice.
Local News
Batty Sisters win rainy cookoff
It was a case of making the most of a bad situation, as Apalachicola’s annual fundraiser for its volunteer fire department was beset by water and it wasn’t from its…
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Philaco helps out county seniors
Jackie Bell, president of the Philaco Woman’s Club of Apalachicola, last week presented a donation to the Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County (ECCC) volunteers Betsy Nofziger, center, and…
Sports
Seahawks honor four soccer seniors
On Friday, Jan. 17, the Franklin County High School varsity soccer program honored four seniors, three girls and one boy for their dedication, leadership, and hard work throughout their years…
St. Joe snaps losing streak against Seahawks
You have to go back to a playoff game in February 2020 to find the last time the Port St. Joe boys defeated Franklin County on the basketball court. That…
Seahawks to take on Tiger Sharks Friday night
As is dictated by tradition, this Friday evening the bleachers at the Nest gym in Eastpoint will be filled with exuberant fans as the Port St. Joe Tiger Sharks and…
State News
Pot ruling affects police searches
In what could be a first-of-its-kind ruling in Florida, an appeals court Tuesday said a drug-sniffing dog’s alert did not justify police searching a car…
Patience, persistence move Frenette and Robinson into lead at Redfish Cup
The mental calculation of when to stay/when to go required a different formula than it did on Day 1, but Michael Frenette and Mark Robinson…
Bait change puts Rickard and Marsonek atop Redfish Cup field
Ryan Rickard knew that a second title would not be spoon-fed to him, so he and partner Patrick Marsonek played a savvy game and positioned…
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Opinion
Trump’s slap in the face to his strongest supporters
In the days immediately following his decisive victory, President-elect Donald J. Trump was cruising right along. His avowed enemies, such as Meta’s Mark Zuckerburg, embattled…
Damn the acquiescence
It’s important in a democracy that the losing side grapple with its defeat and learn the right lessons for next time. A certain amount of…
The Jan. 6 anniversary and our two-tiered system
Nothing says “peaceful transition of power” like barbed wire, barricades, and troops standing by. With no threats indicated, that is what the feds are doing…
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Community & Faith
Forgiving our spouse for not being perfect
If you’ve already blown your New Year’s resolutions, I have a suggestion. Resolve to do only one thing this new year: Forgive your spouse for…
God’s still working on us
When we look at our adult children, we can become frustrated when they don’t behave more responsibly or exercise better judgment. When God looks at…
Remembering the ‘forgotten fathers’
Carol, a client advocate at The Hope Center, a pro-life pregnancy resource facility, glanced up as the door swung open. A nicely dressed man in…