At Franklin County High School’s May 27 senior recognition night, individuals, organizations and colleges gave out more than $280,000 in scholarships to deserving seniors among the 74 members of the Class of 2025. The following is a list of the scholarships, the presenter and the recipients: Apalachicola Legion Post #106 (Chris Anderson and Myrtis Wynn):…
On a solemn day of remembrance for America’s fallen servicemen and women, Franklin County added uplifting music to a celebration of duty and sacrifice Memorial Day morning at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Apalachicola. Seated beneath a canopy to lessen the onslaught of a broiling sun, the audience of veterans, community members and elected officials from…
After solid performances at the April 22 district meet in Wewahitchka, all three girls track and field teams from the Forgotten Coast – Wewahitchka, Port St. Joe and Franklin County, completed their seasons in May at the regional meet at Pine Forest, with the top finishers moving on to the state meet in Jacksonville. Blountstown…
The jobless rate along the Forgotten Coast was little changed in April, as the labor force expanded and now exceeds one year ago According to preliminary data released Friday by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Franklin County’s jobless rate was unchanged at 3.8 percent, while in Gulf, it dropped slightly from 3.6 to 3.5…
Franklin County boys basketball coach Ray Bailey, who amassed an 80-57 record over the last five seasons, including a trip to the Class 1A Final Four, has been suspended from his job at the school following an incident in the gym that led to his being charged with a misdemeanor count of battery. Bailey, 39,…
The Lady Seahawks ended their season last week at 18-8, falling on May 13 in Bristol to the Liberty County Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Bulldogs held Franklin County to just three hits, as they managed a 9-0 shutout to advance to the Final Four. Senior Charity Larkin, junior Averie Johnson and sophomore Peyton Jones were…
At a meeting set for May 21 in Ocala, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was set to hear from what would likely be a passionate public whether or not to resume a statewide bear hunt that was halted a decade ago. Based on a report set to be presented by Morgan Richardson, director…
The historic structures that comprise the sixth oldest church in Florida will have funds to ensure their maintenance and preservation thanks to another successful Historic Apalachicola Home and Garden Tour earlier this month. Tara Carter, who cochaired with Sabrina Fornes the 31st of the annual tours on May 2 and 3, said that an estimated…
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is conducting a prescribed fire on Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area today, Wednesday, May 14.According to Nathan Kastenholz, FWC’s lead area biologist for wildlife and habitat management, the burn is being conducted in the Apalachicola Bay and its marsh grasses. “Smoke will be visible from the Apalachicola and the surrounding…
The Franklin Education Foundation’s sixth annual Education Banquet has been moved to Wednesday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Franklin County School Cafetorium The banquet will honor the 2024-25 retirees, the Rookies of the Year, the School-Related Employees of the Year and the Teachers of the Year. The banquet is free to honorees, past…
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