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…

Gulf-Franklin to host ‘Student Services: After Hours’ Tuesday
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Gulf-Franklin to host ‘Student Services: After Hours’ Tuesday

Gulf Coast State College is hosting its “Student Services: After Hours” event for Fall 2024 registration this Tuesday, July 30. Formerly known as “Super Saturday,” this event is for prospective students interested in attending GCSC and current students ready to register for classes. The application fee is waived for all new students at this event….

Six area students complete IMPACT orientation at Troy
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Six area students complete IMPACT orientation at Troy

Six students from Franklin and Gulf counties have completed IMPACT new student orientation and enrolled at Troy University for the Fall 2024 semester at the Troy, Alabama campus. Avery Pharr, of Apalachicola; Mary Farrell and Kaimyzha Larry, each from Port St. Joe; and Samuel Hunter, Preston Stacy and Jackson Taunton, all of Wewahitchka, are among…

UF study reveals environmental impact of sweeteners
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UF study reveals environmental impact of sweeteners

The human body’s inability to break down sucralose, an artificial sweetener found in many zero-calorie food and drink products, is well established by scientific research. The compound is so stable that it escapes wastewater treatment processing and is in drinking water and aquatic environments. “We can’t break down sucralose, and a lot of microorganisms can’t…

Morgan Walker earns doctorate in physics
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Morgan Walker earns doctorate in physics

Morgan Walker, of St. George Island, received her doctorate in physics from the University of California at Davis at Spring 2024 commencement ceremonies on June 13. Walker is the daughter of David and Rose Walker of St. George Island. She grew up in Franklin County, and attended First Baptist Christian School, Apalachicola Bay Charter School…

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SGI Women of Faith to host July 20 Glow event

All middle and high school girls are invited to attend a special Glow event on Saturday afternoon, July 20 at the St. George Island Methodist Church. The SGI Women of Faith group is providing a host of complementary services, including manicures, hairstyling, make your own stretch bracelets, free shopping at the Glow Boutique, and home-cooked…

FWC Report
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FWC Report

During the week of June 21 through 27, Officers Hartzog and Forbes were conducting patrol on Apalachicola River near Abercrombie Boat Ramp and observed a vessel with fishing gear returning to the ramp. The officers conducted a resource inspection revealing a large amount of flathead catfish on the deck and in coolers. After finding several…

Award created for Florida-friendly landscapers
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Award created for Florida-friendly landscapers

Florida-Friendly Landscaping has created a new award to honor homeowners who install and maintain yards that help protect Florida’s water and natural resources. The Florida-Friendly Landscaping Natural recognition is an alternative to the Silver and Gold tiers of the landscaping program’s current recognitions and focuses on plants and gardening methods that can thrive with minimal…