Franklin County Commissioner Ricky Jones easily won his bid for-re-election in District 1 Tuesday, defeating challenger Russell Turner. Jones, 53, of 258 Sago Drive in Eastpoint, tallied 492 voters, or about 63 percent, to Turner, 68, who resides at 419 US Highway 98 in Eastpoint. who received 292 votes, of about 37 percent, in the…
Last weekend was a heady time for Gulf County adventurers, as scallop season opened under bright, sunny skies. For the next five weeks, from now until Sept. 24, the state waters of St. Joseph Bay and Gulf County will be teeming with scallopers, all the way from the Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County to…
North Florida Christian took it on the chin Friday night in a preseason classic in Eastpoint. But it was mainly due to their sticking their neck out. After a fourth team dropped out, the Eagles agreed to play all four quarters, two against the Port St. Joe Tiger Sharks, and the second two against the…
Blessed with an increase in their tax base of close to 14 percent, Franklin County commissioners are proposing to drop the county’s millage slightly. Following two days of budget workshops, the commissioners have proposed a preliminary millage rate of 5.4546 mills, slightly below the 5.4707 rate for the current budget year. With one mill set…
While continuing to post jobless numbers that place them better off than the state overall, unemployment along the Forgotten Coast rose sharply last month. According to preliminary data released Friday by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, both counties’ jobless rate jumped by about one-half of 1 percentage point. In Gulf County, the rate went…
There are a series of three photographs I have taken of people a million times, and of Robert and Jeff, probably at least several dozen. I surprise you with a quick pic, catching you off guard. First snap. No one ever wants that one. Those in that sudden photo then bunch closer together, while offering…
Ribbons, books, bows, new shoes and books Last week began an adventure for parents and students alike, as the schools in Franklin and Gulf counties swung open their doors to new and returning students alike. The Star and the Times asked parents to submit photos from the first week of school, and our Facebook pages…
Between now and Nov. 5 promises to bring to cities, counties, states and of course the entire nation the sort of energized election hoopla that comes but once every four years. Franklin and Gulf counties are, of course, no exception, as early voting began Saturday and will run until this Saturday, with the primary Election…
It is customary to break up intense practice sessions in high school athletics with some joking around, a little lighthearted banter, some horsing around. But it’s no laughing matter when it comes to the health and well-being of student athletes. Last week, in preparation for the start of the fall seasons, coaching staff in both…
It’s been a busy year for State Rep. Jason Shoaf, in terms of both bears and borders. In a wide-ranging interview last week, the Port St. Joe Republican, who has completed two terms in the Florida House of Representatives, and is likely to be elected to a third one in the fall, touched on his…
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