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Counselor arrested for sexual relationship with minor

A 50-year-old Apalachicola woman, active in the community as a behavior and sexual violence counselor, has been arrested for having a sexual relationship with a minor. Kelley Mosley, 50, was arrested for lewd and lascivious battery upon a minor between the ages of 12 and 18, a second degree felony. After an extensive investigation by…

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Apalachicola Bay chamber wins two awards

On Sept. 23, the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals held their annual conference in Jupiter, which the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce attended via a live stream in during the annual Communications Awards ceremony. The awards consist of four categories – Public Relations, CVB Marketing Materials, Audio Visual Communications, and Membership Marketing Materials. This year…

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County lays groundwork for change at airport

As the real estate market continues to heat up, and the tourism economy persists in setting records, county officials are paying more attention to the Apalachicola Regional Airport. In a series of actions over the last six weeks, county commissioners agreed to avert a potential clash with pilots and other airport enthusiasts by voting to…

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Early tourism numbers shatter last year’s total

Like a child first encountering an array of gifts beneath the tree on Christmas morning, it is a challenge to know where to start when it comes to unwrapping the latest tourism numbers. That is because so many are in record-breaking territory. based on a report shared by Tourism Development Council Director John Solomon at…

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Native American drumming at Sunday’s full moon climb

The Crooked River Lighthouse will host a Full Moon Lighthouse Climb and Sacred Drum Ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. in Carrabelle. Visitors can enjoy this opportunity to see the natural surroundings of the St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach under the glow of the rising full Harvest Moon, also known…

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Crooked River hosts market Saturday

The Crooked River Lighthouse is hosting an outdoor Country Market this Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Lighthouse Park, 1975 Hwy 98 West, Carrabelle. The open-air market, at the foot of the lighthouse, now features fresh herbs and veggies from the Lighthouse’s own garden! In addition, local vendors from the community…