Dump trucks collide near Carrabelle Beach Wednesday
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Dump trucks collide near Carrabelle Beach Wednesday

A pair of dump trucks collided Wednesday morning on U.S. 98 near Carrabelle Beach, with neither of the drivers suffering serious injury. According to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol, at about 10 :50 a.m., a fully loaded dump truck, driven by a 52-year-old woman from Quincy,  was traveling westbound on US-98 near…

Museum open exhibit showcasing wartime artist
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Museum open exhibit showcasing wartime artist

Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit in recognition of Black History Month honoring Charles Henry Alston, a celebrated African American artist and activist whose impactful work during World War II mobilized the African American community.  This exhibit will open Tuesday, Feb. 4 and will be on display…

Speaker to explore ties between Florida plants and people
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Speaker to explore ties between Florida plants and people

The Carrabelle History Museum will present a program “Flora Fusion: Exploring the Connection Between Plants and People” on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St James Ave (Hwy 98), in Carrabelle. This free program will feature Barbara Clark, a regional director with the Florida Public Archaeology Network, who will…

Learn about Florida’s pirates Saturday
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Learn about Florida’s pirates Saturday

The Carrabelle History Museum will present a speaker program Saturday, Jan. 18 about the Pirates of the Florida West Coast.  This free program, from 10 a.m. to noon ET at C-Quarters Marina in Carrabelle, will feature Robert Jacob, author and historian, who brings over 50 years of experience in living history portrayals and a passion…

What’s open on new years
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What’s open on new years

The following is a list of what restaurants and bars are open on New Years Eve and New Years Day. Some have New Year’s Eve celebrations, others are open regular hours, but may close early on New Year’s Eve. If you know of others that may be open, please email to David Adlerstein@ dadlerstein@nevespublishing.com or…

And the winners are….
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And the winners are….

Topping the charts at Carrabelle’s Boat Parade of Lights Dec. 14 were for boats 24-feet and under 1st) Mutiny, Steve Cowles 2) Sweet Caroline, Chris Holley and 3) Porter Girl, Johnnie Porter 25 to 34 feet 1) Electric Ray, Cypress Rudloe 2) Dandy, Lake Etheridge and 3) Emily Decessre; 35 to 44 feet 1) Docks…

War museum looks at Pearl Harbor, wartime Christmas
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War museum looks at Pearl Harbor, wartime Christmas

The Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting two special exhibits throughout December.  The focus of one exhibit will be on commemorating the anniversary of Pearl Harbor and the focus of the other will be on exploring Christmas During the War. These two exhibits opened Dec. 3 and will be on…