Carrabelle boat captain gets federal prison time for assault
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Carrabelle boat captain gets federal prison time for assault

ByDavid Adlerstein

Terry Carrington, 38, of Carrabelle, was sentenced Wednesday to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury that occurred a little more than a year ago in the Gulf of Mexico. The sentence was announced by John P. Heekin, United States attorney for…

Sheridan elected to Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
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Sheridan elected to Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

BySpecial to the Times

John River Sheridan, of Carrabelle, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Florida State University. Sheridan, who was valedictorian with the Franklin County High School Class of 2023,  is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni…

DOH advises against swimming at Carrabelle Beach 
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DOH advises against swimming at Carrabelle Beach 

BySpecial to the Times

The Florida Department of Health in Franklin County has issued a water quality advisory for Carrabelle Beach, following tests completed on Thursday, March 20. The tests indicated that the water quality at Carrabelle Beach does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida DOH. DOH-Franklin advises against any water-related…

Honoring our veterans sacrifice
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Honoring our veterans sacrifice

ByDavid Adlerstein

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…

Sergeants graduate from K9 Tracking Team Academy
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Sergeants graduate from K9 Tracking Team Academy

BySpecial to the Times

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…

Carrabelle’s culture to be celebrated March 22
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Carrabelle’s culture to be celebrated March 22

BySpecial to the Times

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…

Bacteria levels exceeded in Carrabelle, Alligator Point waters
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Bacteria levels exceeded in Carrabelle, Alligator Point waters

ByDavid Adlerstein

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…

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

ByDavid Adlerstein

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

BySpecial to the Times

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

BySpecial to the Times

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…