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WWII museum explores The Mighty Eighth 

The Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit exploring the wartime bravery and sacrifice of the 8th Air Force, known as The Mighty Eighth, on display throughout August. Admission free. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. For more info,…

Martinas celebrate platinum wedding anniversary
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Martinas celebrate platinum wedding anniversary

Happy 70th wedding anniversary to Bill and Burnell Martina.  Bill Martina and the former Burnell Brock were married on August 1, 1954 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Apalachicola by Father Robert O’Sullivan. They have five children, Monica Lemieux (Leslie), Marcia Johnson (Robbie), Janice Hicks (Billy), Kenneth Martina (Glenda), and Kevin Martina (Patty). They have…

FWC Report
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FWC Report

During the week of July 5 through 11, Officers Fernbach and M. McLeod observed a subject walking the bank off Bottoms Road in Panacea carrying a gig and a flashlight. During their resource inspection, the officers discovered the subject did not have a valid fishing license and had six gigged redfish, 10 undersized flounder, and…

WWII museum honors The Mighty Eighth
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WWII museum honors The Mighty Eighth

Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit exploring the heroic history of the 8th Air Force, known as The Mighty Eighth.  A collection of artifacts will help portray the bravery and sacrifice of the Mighty Eighth.  This exhibit will be on display until Saturday, August 31. The museum…