Island welcomes in new year with a splash
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Island welcomes in new year with a splash

On St. George Island, what began several years ago as a family thing behind the house of Heather and Steve Rash, has also steadily grown, to where it moved to the beach behind the Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe about three years ago. “It was great. The air was a little chilly but the water…

Community mourns loss of beloved postman
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Community mourns loss of beloved postman

Hi Y’all, I hope you had a wonderful New Year’s celebration. May 2025 be a happy and prosperous year for everyone. I would like to start by celebrating a man who was very dear to many people who lived in Lanark Village for years, or who have visited their families here, and have been connected…

Library concert to feature Mathis and ‘The Preacher’
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Library concert to feature Mathis and ‘The Preacher’

Clayton Mathis and Stephen Pecot, “The Preacher,” will grace the stage at the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 6 to 7:30 ET. Mathis, who hails from Gaffney, South Carolina where he developed his love of music.  His grandmother tried to teach him piano but he quit at age 12 and…

Carrabelle woman injured in New Year’s Eve crash
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Carrabelle woman injured in New Year’s Eve crash

A 79-year-old Carrabelle woman suffered serious injuries when the car she was riding struck a pick-up truck pulling a camper on Tuesday evening just east of Westpoint on U.S. 98. According to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol, the truck was driven by a 53-year-old Brandon man, with a 52-year-old Brandon woman as passenger…

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…

Seahawks post six-game win streak
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Seahawks post six-game win streak

After falling for the only time this season in early December in Tallahassee to Maclay, the Franklin County boys basketball team has posted a six-game winning streak to up their record to 9-1. On Dec. 9 in Tallahassee, the Seahawks were overwhelmed by Maclay 70-42. Senior Ajaylen McNair led the team with eight points, followed…

Seahawks 1-0-1 in district soccer play
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Seahawks 1-0-1 in district soccer play

The Franklin County Seahawks soccer team ended 2024 with a 2-7-4 overall record, including a 1-0-1 record in district play. Under the direction of Coach Brett Dively and assistant Luis Rameriz, the boys opened Nov. 5 in Tallahassee at Community Christian, falling 3-0 to the Chargers. Junior goalie Kingston Williams, with 14 saves, took the…

Monday fire destroys Apalachicola home
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Monday fire destroys Apalachicola home

A devastating Monday afternoon fire destroyed the Apalachicola home of a mom and her three sons. Neither Natasha Jones nor her eldest son, Josiah Critton, 9, and twin 7-year-old boys Isaiah and Isaac Jones, were hurt in the blaze at 449 Morris Cannon Drive. Jones, who works behind the pizza counter at the Apalachicola Piggly…

Chillas to open for Christmas Day covered dish
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Chillas to open for Christmas Day covered dish

Hi Y’all,  I forgot to ask Santa for warm weather and look what I got. What I did get instead was warm hearts and warm hugs being with my family. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Being in Lanark means to me being able to reach out to all types of people with helping…

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…