Jobless numbers improve a little
Franklin County’s unemployment numbers dropped a tad in February, but remain higher than they were one year ago.
According to preliminary numbers released Friday by the Florida Department …
Museum remembers costly battle on Okinawa
Starting April 1 and lasting until May 15, the Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum will present a special exhibit on the most violent and costliest campaign of the war, the battle to take …
Firehouse dedicated to Neuman Marshall
If you’ve driven down U.S. 98 and noticed there’s a sign on the outside of the Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department for the Neuman Marshall Fire Station, and wondered about it, …
Arson suspected in Eastpoint blaze
A devastating fire that struck Eastpoint last week destroyed a home and took out a small strip mall, but caused no injuries.
The sheriff says he believes the Thursday, March 18 is a case of …
State urges better training for water rescues
Fire marshal report analyzes first responder drowning
A state report on the drowning death of a St. George Island first responder, who perished Aug. 25 while attempting to rescue swimmers swept …
Artifacts sought for maritime heritage exhibit
Over the next few months, the Franklin County Tourist Development Council will be researching and collecting artifacts that reflect the area's seafood and maritime history for placement in an …
SGI Civic Club backs fire department
The St. George Island Civic Club has donated $10,000 to the volunteer fire department for support of the department’s all-round rescue efforts. Pictured here are St. George Island Volunteer …
Carrabelle OKs downtown dollar store
It looks like Carrabelle will be getting a dollar store in the heart of a downtown that some residents want to have preserved as historic.
After a lengthy, heated discussion at the March 5 …
A crisp salute to veterans
It was a sign that the annual celebration in Carrabelle to commemorate Camp Gordon Johnston is back with a resounding shout.
The 26th annual parade was a lengthy one, all to honor …
Revisions lead to higher jobless numbers
Franklin County’s unemployment numbers opened 2021 on a decidedly worse note, as the jobless rolls rose by more than 1 percentage point, as the labor force grew.
According to preliminary …