Elections office could move to Eastpoint
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Elections office could move to Eastpoint

It’s not a done deal yet, but with the county commission’s go-ahead last week to get appraisals on acreage next to the Tourist Development Office on US 98, the next step could be to relocate the supervisor of elections office there. By a unanimous vote Feb. 7, the county commissioner approved a motion by Commissioner…

Shoaf to resubmit tourism tax bill for public safety allocations
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Shoaf to resubmit tourism tax bill for public safety allocations

After unsuccessfully trying to guide similar legislation through last year’s legislative session, State Rep. Jason Shoaf (R — Port St. Joe) has filed a bill with the Florida House that would allow limited bed tax revenue to be used for public safety, including law enforcement.  House Bill 309, which has yet to be entitled, calls…

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Runway opening lifts Apalachicola airport’s future

A clean bill of health from the Florida Department of Transportation for one of the Apalachicola airport’s six runways, and the only one running north and south, is further generating enthusiasm for the future of the airport. Ted Mosteller, the airport’s interim manager, said FDOT, following a Jan. 4 inspection, determined that the acreage to…

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Main Street backs off of ‘3OJ’ celebration

The city of Apalachicola has agreed to serve as a liaison between Main Street and a future party, presumably a non-profit, in transitioning running of the city’s annual Independence Day Eve Celebration. The hammering out of the city’s role in assisting the transition came about following a lengthy back-and-forth between members of the Apalachicola city…

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Brownell worked through fire, storms, oil spill

It was a tearful goodbye for Pamela Brownell Tuesday morning, as she retired from Franklin County Emergency Management after 17 years, the last decade as its director. “Start enjoying your life,” said Commissioner Cheryl Sanders. “Know in your heart when you go to bed, you made the best decisions you could. We’re only as good…

CITY OF LYNN HAVEN PLANS FOR ITS 6TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE 2021
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CITY OF LYNN HAVEN PLANS FOR ITS 6TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE 2021

Lynn Haven, Florida – On Saturday, December 4th, 2021 City of Lynn haven is holding its 6th Annual ChristmasParade. The Christmas Parade route will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Florida Avenue in Lynn Haven. The start of theroute begins on 5th Street and runs until 11th Street on Florida Avenue. Local schools, groups and businessesare…

Panama City Holiday Tree Giveaway planned for Dec. 11
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Panama City Holiday Tree Giveaway planned for Dec. 11

The City of Panama City, through its #ReTreePC initiative, is hosting a Holiday Tree Giveaway on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Trees will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis beginning at 9 a.m. at both the Panama City Farmers Market (218 Harrison Ave.) and The Market at St. Andrews (Beck Avenue). The giveaway is…

Panama City City Hall Holiday Concert planned for December 10th
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Panama City City Hall Holiday Concert planned for December 10th

The City of Panama City will host its 2nd Annual City Hall Holiday Concert on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Noon. The artists performing are Janelle Frost, the local Mother of Blues, Britt Reynolds, local singer and actress, and the North Bay Haven High School Choir. The public is invited to attend. City Hall is located…

Panama City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony planned for Dec. 3rd
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Panama City Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony planned for Dec. 3rd

The City of Panama City is hosting its Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 3, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Christmas Tree is located on the backside of City Hall at the intersection of Grace Avenue and W. 5th Street. A short ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. with the Christmas…