County scrutinizes Weems’ drug stabilization plans
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County scrutinizes Weems’ drug stabilization plans

A newly introduced drug and alcohol treatment program for inpatients at Weems Memorial Hospital drew heightened scrutiny from county commissioners last week. Introduced on the county commission agenda days prior to the March 7 meeting, the item brought before commissioners the top leadership of Weems, including hospital CEO David Walker and Director of Nursing Courtney…

Robby Hogan named Carrabelle police chief
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Robby Hogan named Carrabelle police chief

Carrabelle Deputy Chief Robby Hogan was sworn in this afternoon as the city’s new police chief, following a unanimous vote by the city commission. Following a motion by Mayor Brenda La Paz, and seconded by Tony Millender, the commission voted 4-0 to approve Hogan’s hire. Sebrina Brown, who was absent from the special meeting, had…

Shoaf bill would allow for killing bears if threatened
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Shoaf bill would allow for killing bears if threatened

State Rep. Jason Shoaf wants to pass legislation that will give Floridians the right to kill a bear if they feel either themselves or their property are being threatened. Referred to as the Self Defense Act, House Bill 1587, which was filed Monday, would justify the use of lethal force to take a bear without…

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…