Franklin County awards scholarships
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Franklin County awards scholarships

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):…

‘Humility in the face of sacrifice’
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‘Humility in the face of sacrifice’

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…

Forgotten Coast girl tracksters wrap up season
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Forgotten Coast girl tracksters wrap up season

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…

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Jobless picture steady as labor force grows

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…

Tour of Homes centers on changing Hill neighborhood
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Tour of Homes centers on changing Hill neighborhood

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…

Prescribed burns today in Franklin County
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Prescribed burns today in Franklin County

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…

Franklin County Education Banquet moved to Wednesday evening
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Franklin County Education Banquet moved to Wednesday evening

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…