Carrabelle missile launcher helping build ‘Range of the Future’
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Carrabelle missile launcher helping build ‘Range of the Future’

The 325th Fighter Wing recognizes the imperative need for innovation and readiness against potential adversaries who continue to modernize their military capabilities. By utilizing new equipment provided by Air Combat Command, Tyndall Air Force Base continues to develop the “Range of the Future.”In early 2024, the 325th FW placed a new visual training aid along…

Martinas celebrate platinum wedding anniversary
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Martinas celebrate platinum wedding anniversary

Happy 70th wedding anniversary to Bill and Burnell Martina.  Bill Martina and the former Burnell Brock were married on August 1, 1954 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Apalachicola by Father Robert O’Sullivan. They have five children, Monica Lemieux (Leslie), Marcia Johnson (Robbie), Janice Hicks (Billy), Kenneth Martina (Glenda), and Kevin Martina (Patty). They have…

Island marina project could face new PUD rules
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Island marina project could face new PUD rules

At last week’s meeting of the Franklin County commission, they didn’t discuss the details of a revised proposal by the developers of the most high-profile project on St. George Island in many years. Instead, they debated what rules should apply. The Landing at SGI, LLC, a multi-faceted project first introduced last year, has revised the…

WWII museum honors The Mighty Eighth
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WWII museum honors The Mighty Eighth

Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit exploring the heroic history of the 8th Air Force, known as The Mighty Eighth.  A collection of artifacts will help portray the bravery and sacrifice of the Mighty Eighth.  This exhibit will be on display until Saturday, August 31. The museum…

Gulf-Franklin to host ‘Student Services: After Hours’ Tuesday
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Gulf-Franklin to host ‘Student Services: After Hours’ Tuesday

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 area students complete IMPACT orientation at Troy
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Six area students complete IMPACT orientation at Troy

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…

Dance finale wraps up CME summer camp
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Dance finale wraps up CME summer camp

Exuberant dancing, and rousing drumming highlighted the finale Friday evening of the Community Moving Education’s five-week summer camp. Held at the Armory, the choreography and its costuming punctuated a camp season for about 15 young people, now in its third year. Founded by French Haynes, who worked as a dancer, English and special needs teacher,…

Five agents offer day long look at ecosystem
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Five agents offer day long look at ecosystem

Extension agents from five counties combined their knowhow to deliver a course last month at the St. Joseph Bay Buffer Preserve on “St. Joseph Bay: By Land and Sea.” The University of Florida/IFAS Extension faculty was reintroducing their acclaimed “Panhandle Outdoors LIVE!” series by focusing on an ecosystem home to some of the richest concentrations…

Two men, one committee, the race is on
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Two men, one committee, the race is on

If it wasn’t for a Republican state committeeman race, 80 percent of Franklin County’s GOP voters would have no local race to vote on at the upcoming Aug. 20 primary. The ones who live on St. George Island, and along the streets of Eastpoint, would still have to decide whether incumbent county commissioner, Ricky Jones,…