The Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit on the Philippines campaign. This exhibit will be on display until Saturday, Sept. 28. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. There is no charge for admission, but donations are gladly accepted. …
Two Franklin County non-profits earned state recognition last week for their efforts in promoting the county and nonprofit events. The Franklin County Tourist Development Council brought back two Visit Florida marketing awards this week from the Visit Florida Governor’s Conference held in Tampa, August 28-30. The Franklin County TDC was awarded a Silver Flagler award…
Apalachicola’s Richard Bickel, an Emmy Award-winning photojournalist, recently returned from Cuba with a wealth of new works. The trip was his 14th trip to the island. “The economic crisis was as bad as I have seen,” he said. “The country was out of gasoline, and there were nightly power blackouts. To get around, I had…
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has released its 2024-25 manatee and sea turtle decals. These vibrantly illustrated decals can be placed on watercraft and vehicle bumpers and look equally great on water bottles, coolers, tackle boxes and laptops. New, waterproof decals featuring original artwork, released every year in July, are available for a…
Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle will open an exhibit on the Philippines campaign on Tuesday, Sept. 3, on display until Saturday, Sept. 28. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. There is no charge for admission. Visitors can learn about the Japanese assault…
On Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 pm ET, the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library will open for a special “$5 Fill-A-Bag Book Sale,” sponsored by the Friends of the Library in Apalachicola, with all proceeds benefiting the library. Visitors buy a $5 bag at the door, and then fill it full by…
Savor the local BBQ talent at the 10th annual Pork Off for Pink Out this Monday, Sept. 2 at Paddy’s Raw Bar on St. George Island. BBQ pork and rib plates will be on sale beginning at 11 a.m. for $15 per plate. Plus there will be live music and a Lotto raffle. All proceeds…
During the week of Aug. 9 through 15, Officer Hartzog observed a vessel violating the no wake zone on the river while patrolling Highway 98 in Carrabelle in Franklin County. He observed the individual come to a stop and begin fishing along the riverbank. The officer performed a resource and boating safety inspection, and observed…
Triggerfish are being caught in 80 to 100 feet of water with a double drop rig using squid. Bonita are also being caught pulling a Rapala X-Rap 12 and Rapala Husky Magnum 15 . Red grouper are being caught on bonita strips also using a double drop rig made with 60-pound mono and a 6/0…
The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve in Eastpoint will host a Turtle Talk this Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 2 to 3 p.m, ET as part of its weekly series. Talks are free, no registration required, but seating is limited. Also, learn more about sea turtle nesting by stopping by the Visitor’s Center at the St….
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