Crawling for chili
They won’t be slinging beers right and left, and there won’t be craziness, but yes, there will be a chili event this Saturday on St. George Island.
They’re calling is the …
Canines, cartoonists honored in World War II exhibit
Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit to honor our country’s Canine Military Veterans and the role of Cartoonists in World War II.
This …
Brown wins Carrabelle commission seat
She’ll be the youngest member of the Carrabelle city commission, and one of the most enthusiastic ones, as Sebrina Brown secured the seat in a citywide special election Tuesday.
With 112 …
County tightens up leash law
On Tuesday morning, March 2, the Franklin County commission tightened up the animal control ordinance, requiring that leashes be shorter and used at all times on the county’s public …
Public speaking via videos
The county extension office pressed ahead this month with the annual countywide 4-H Public Speaking competition, although a little differently than they have in the past.
Due to COVID-19 …
Two busted in large meth haul
Lots of meth, enough to supply the cravings of many an addicted user, spelled arrest for two Eastpoint residents Friday night.
Following a call from a confidential informant, law …
Weems expands eligibility for vaccinations
COVID-19 vaccinations for Franklin County essential workers ages 64 and under that possess underlying medical conditions are available by appointment now at the Weems Medical Center in …
SCOTUS grills states in ‘water war’ arguments
The nine justices of the US Supreme Court probed counsel for Florida and Georgia Monday regarding the facts and nuances in the epic fight between the two states over water in the Apalachicola River …
County bucks Florida’s tourism downturn
Tourism is down in Florida but you wouldn’t know it from looking at Franklin County.
The state tourism-marketing agency Visit Florida posted preliminary figures from the fourth quarter and …
Butts & Clucks benefits senior citizens
Valentina Webb, president of the Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County, was presented with a $1,585 check from John Solomon, executive director of Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, for …