Offshore fishing has been good in between storms. Wrecks and reefs have been very productive for vermillion and mangrove snapper. Amberjacks have been good on wrecks as well. Trolling cigar minnows over bottom structure is a good way to land yourself a king mackerel. Keep in mind, red snapper season opens June 1. Inshore, redfish,…
During the week of March 29 through April 4, Officers Lipford and Gerber were on patrol in Gulf County and checking wild turkey hunters when they observed one individual hunting within 100 yards of a game feeding station with bait present. The individual was issued the appropriate citation. During the week of April 5 through…
National Safe Boating Week, May 18 to 24, kicks off the summer boating season as an annual reminder for boaters to prioritize safety while enjoying recreational activities on Florida’s beautiful waterways. Florida is recognized as “The Boating Capital of the World” and leads the nation with over 1 million registered vessels across the state. With…
Through June 1, the Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum will present a special exhibit on the most violent and costliest campaign of World War II, the battle to take Okinawa. The battle started with the capture of the Kerama Islands by the 77th infantry Division on March 26, 1945, and ended 98 days…
Gulf Coast State College has announced the recipients of the Pathways to Success Scholarship, a program designed to support students in their transition from high school to college. Developed in 2016, the scholarship program aims to enhance college readiness and provide mentorship for students in Gulf and Franklin counties. The nine recipients to be recognized…
During the week of March 29 through April 4, Officers Lipford and Gerber were on patrol in Gulf County and checking wild turkey hunters when they observed one individual hunting within 100 yards of a game feeding station with bait present. The individual was issued the appropriate citation. During the week of April 5 through…
From drill sergeant to evangelist The following poem was submitted to “A Poet’s Voice” from Pastor Mattie Kinard, a reader of The Times in Brandon. Speaking of her from the heartbeat that carries my blood flow through and out my body, I remember Mama Speaking of her from the memory of my mind, I remember…
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission offers two alligator harvest opportunities: the Statewide Alligator Harvest Program and the new Alligator Super Hunt. Applications for both opportunities opened last week and may be submitted at any county tax collector’s office, license agent or online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com. Random drawings are held to distribute all available alligator…
The red grouper and triggerfish have been doing really good in 90 to 180 feet of water over high relief wrecks. With amberjack season open, reports have been coming in as well. Live hardtails are the baits to use, look for them around wrecks as well. Just a reminder, red snapper season opens June 1….
The students and faculty of the LPN to ADN Program Class of Spring 2024 at Gulf Coast State College marked their pinning ceremony Wednesday afternoon, May 1 at the Gulf/Franklin Campus. This program enables licensed practical nurses to become professional registered nurses and obtain their associate of science degrees in nursing. These graduates are now…
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