Amidst the heightened attention on the presidential choice on the Nov. 5 ballot, voters in both Franklin and Gulf counties will also have an important decision to make regarding school taxes. In both cases, superintendents are stressing that if voters approve the proposed levies, property taxes will remain unchanged since the school districts are clamping…
Ribbons, books, bows, new shoes and books Last week began an adventure for parents and students alike, as the schools in Franklin and Gulf counties swung open their doors to new and returning students alike. The Star and the Times asked parents to submit photos from the first week of school, and our Facebook pages…
Melanie Collins received her bachelor’s degree in psychology on Friday evening, Aug. 2 from Florida State University at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee. A 2019 graduate of Franklin County High School, Collins is the daughter of Scott Collins and Deborah Collins. She played college softball at Chipola College in Marianna, and golf…
The leadership of the Apalachicola Bay Charter School, which has consistently received either an A or a B score over the past 15 years, is weighing an appeal of their C grade to the state in hopes of overcoming the narrow one-point miss. But regardless of whether that appeal is successful, said Principal Elizabeth Kirvin,…
The Nest serves up a makeshift museum The school day may end with the bus ride home, but the learning day continues through the evening. The 120 Franklin County kids who take part in the after-school program at the Nest sites, in Eastpoint and Carrabelle, get to take advantage of this extended day, not only…
Gulf Coast State College is hosting its “Student Services: After Hours” event for Fall 2024 registration this Tuesday, July 30. Formerly known as “Super Saturday,” this event is for prospective students interested in attending GCSC and current students ready to register for classes. The application fee is waived for all new students at this event….
Six students from Franklin and Gulf counties have completed IMPACT new student orientation and enrolled at Troy University for the Fall 2024 semester at the Troy, Alabama campus. Avery Pharr, of Apalachicola; Mary Farrell and Kaimyzha Larry, each from Port St. Joe; and Samuel Hunter, Preston Stacy and Jackson Taunton, all of Wewahitchka, are among…
Morgan Walker, of St. George Island, received her doctorate in physics from the University of California at Davis at Spring 2024 commencement ceremonies on June 13. Walker is the daughter of David and Rose Walker of St. George Island. She grew up in Franklin County, and attended First Baptist Christian School, Apalachicola Bay Charter School…
Seaman Jamal Robinson, a native of Apalachicola, serves aboard USS Lassen, a U.S. Navy warship operating out of Mayport. Robinson, who graduated from Franklin County High School in 2022, believes the skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy are similar to those found in Apalachicola. “My hometown taught me not to let things…
Gulf Coast State College has been named a “Military Friendly School” with Gold Distinction for the 2024-25 Military Friendly Cycle, ranking in the top 10 in the nation for small public schools. The Military Friendly Schools list recognizes colleges, universities and trade schools that do the most to embrace America’s armed service members, veterans and…
Stay informed with our email mailing list! Sign up today and never miss a beat on the latest news and events in your community.
To join our e-mailing list, simply fill out the form below. We’ll send you a weekly digest of the top stories, delivered right to your inbox.
By signing up, you’ll be the first to know about breaking news, upcoming events, and special promotions. Plus, you’ll be eligible for exclusive subscriber-only content and offers.
Reach your target audience with our newspaper advertising options. Our publication has a wide readership, making it the perfect platform to promote your business or event.
To inquire about advertising rates and options, please fill out the form below and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.
Take advantage of our high readership and targeted demographics to promote your business to the right people. From print ads to online banners, we have a variety of options to suit your needs and budget.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to reach your target audience. Contact us today to learn more about our advertising options.
Do you have a news tip? Fill out & submit the form below.