County unemployment rate goes up
Franklin County’s steadily improving unemployment picture took a nose dive last month, rising by nearly one-half of 1 percentage point while the labor force shrank.
According to preliminary …
Riley defends integrity of election process
Right before the polls closed on Election Day, Supervisor of Elections Heather Riley, County Judge Gordon Shuler and County Commissioner Bert Boldt were all busy duplicating mail-in ballots and …
Santa’s scribbling, just not sailing
Ok, so Santa Claus isn’t arriving on a shrimp boat on Friday.
It’s not the Jolly Old Elf’s fault. A special directive issued by the ABCDC (Apalachicola Bay Center for a Dashing …
Carrabelle weighs another dollar store
Carrabelle may soon get another dollar store, this one smack dab in the heart of the city, and it’s not generating a lot of enthusiasm throughout the community.
A steady chorus of neighbors …
TDC sets record, gets new app
Things are looking good for Franklin County tourism.
Just look around you, and look down on your phone.
In addition to setting records for tourism in August, the Franklin County Tourist …
A plaque for Chapman Gardens
Editor's Note: At a ceremony Friday, a new plaque was dedicated in honor of Dr. Alvan Chapman, the famed botanist for whom the gardens are named. The plaque is part of an historical plaque …
State inmates bear brunt of COVID cases
Franklin County is doing much better than the rest of the state when it comes to COVID-19 cases.
Except when it comes to state inmates.
A review of the pandemic situation for the county shows …
A much-needed blessing
It was a case, as they say, where the show must go on.
Or more importantly, prayers must be said.
And what year more calls for prayers than 2020?
The Florida Seafood …
Going back to court
After eight months of being limited to videoconferencing and telephone appearances, the courts are getting back in session this week, live and in person.
It’s going to be a little tricky, …
The ghosts walked at Chestnut
Editor’s note: Saturday night at Chestnut Cemetery was one of the most successful Ghost Walks ever. Overseen by the walk’s founder, Delores Roux, the event raised more than $2,100 for …