On an overcast and drizzly Saturday morning, March 8 in Carrabelle, it was a serious occasion, for the 30th annual Camp Gordon Johnston Veterans Parade. The parade, which once was the centerpiece of an annual weekend reunion for veterans who were trained on the Carrabelle base during World War II for amphibious landings in Europe…
A six-game win streak, highlighted by a win at home over Port St. Joe, has propelled the Franklin County Lady Seahawks softball team to a 7-2 record. On Friday at home, Coach Dirk Strunk saw the win streak snapped in a 12-4 loss to Bratt Northview, despite home runs by junior catcher Alexis Webb and…
Sgt. Gregory Colaluca, from the Franklin Correctional Institution, and Sgt. Jason Parke, from Gulf CI, were among 28 graduates from across Florida to complete the Florida Department of Corrections’ K9 Tracking Team Academy. The two-week program teaches correctional officers from across the state essential skills such as K9 handling and advanced tracking techniques, tactical weapons…
The Apalachicola city commission has turned to a veteran administrator of both city and governments to become its new city manager. By a 3-1 vote at a special meeting March 4, the commissioners voted in favor of a motion by commissioner Despina George to extend an employment offer to Michael Brillhart, 45, who currently serves…
The Carrabelle History Museum is hosting the Carrabelle Culture Crawl, a free celebration of local culture, art, music, history, food, and fun in the heart of downtown Carrabelle. This chance for visitors to have fun and experience the local culture of Carrabelle is Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET. The Crawl…
The Florida Department of Health in Franklin County has issued a water quality advisory for Alligator Point and Carrabelle Beach, Tests completed on Thursday, March 6 indicate that the water quality at Alligator Point and Carrabelle Beach does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health. DOH-Franklin advises against…
Two prescribed burns are slated for Franklin County today. Jerry Pitts, at the Box-R Wildlife Management Area, said a 250-acre prescribed burn will be conducted at the Box-R WMA on the western edge of the county. Nathan Kastenholz, lead area biologist at the Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area said a prescribed burn will be…
Once derided by talent scouts as minor league chili cookers with little hope of ever making it to the big leagues, the Spice Boys, a crew from out of Huntsville, Alabama, once again showed how experts can be wrong. In a stunning display of culinary Hall of Fame skill, the trio of college buddies, who…
Three straight home wins have lifted the Franklin County Seahawks varsity baseball team to a 6-2 record, as they head to the crucial March month of their 2025 season. Under the direction of Coach Brock Johnson and assistant Lloyd Alford, the Seahawks closed out February by defeating Crossroads Academy 22-1 in four innings Friday night,…
In a show of solidarity, Franklin County commissioners joined with representatives of the oyster industry last week in Tallahassee as they urged members of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to reopen Apalachicola Bay to wild-caught harvesting next year following a five-year closure. The Feb. 26 meeting marked the first step of discussions set…
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.