Downpours doggone good for dogwoods
The ample rainfall recently has accelerated the return of greenery to Franklin County. The slow, steady drizzle was punctuated by the occasional downpour.
The many native plants have, in …
Emery Grace Sparks born
Our fifth and final Sparkle baby, Emery Grace Sparks, was born Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 at 1:22 p.m. at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare.
She weighed 9.13 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.
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Piotrowski new assistant dean at FSU’s Dedman College
Alishia Hendels Piotrowski, Ed.D, has been named assistant dean for the Dedman College of Hospitality at Florida State University.
A 2004 graduate of Carrabelle High School, she is the daughter …
Miss Ina steps up her climbing record
Ina Longway turned 96 on Wednesday, Feb. 17, and on Friday, Feb. 26, she returned from Tennessee to the Cape St. George Light with her family. Ina has been climbing the lighthouse as an annual …
County thanks Kelly for P & Z work
It's been two decades serving the planning and zoning needs of Franklin County, and for that the county is grateful.
Earlier this month, the county presented Amy Ham-Kelly with a mantel …
A majestic ‘sea eagle with a white head’
Having a distinctive and easily identifiable physical feature can quickly prove to be a beneficial resource. This visible trait makes it easy for the viewer who encounters the notable personality to …
Ambrosia beetles are mounting an attack
All botanical signs indicate Spring 2021 will begin in a few weeks. Plants are budding all over Franklin and Gulf County, with a notable exception. Many redbay trees remain in what appears to be …
ECCC volunteers share new year’s baskets
The benefits of volunteering can be enormous.
If you are looking for a cause to get involved in, Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County, ECCC, needs you. All it takes is one hour a week, …
Scarlett Hernandez turns 5
Scarlett Hernandez turns 5 on Thursday, Jan. 14! Scarlett is the daughter of Rick and Krystal Hernandez, of Apalachicola.
She's the granddaughter of Gordon and Becky Shuler, and …
Butts & Clucks to help greying hens, aging roosters
John Solomon, director of the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, has announced a new twist to the fourth Butts & Clucks Cook-Off on the Bay at Battery Park in Apalachicola, to be held Jan. 21 …