County invests in new x-ray, CT scan for Weems
The county commission Tuesday morning approved about a half-million dollars in new equipment purchases for Weems Memorial Hospital, including upgraded radiology equipment and a replacement of the CT
Apalachicola seeks to toughen height restriction
For the past four years, Apalachicola resident Bobby Miller has pushed for the city to set in even stronger stone its existing rules that restrict buildings to no more than 35 feet high. At a workshop Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 23, city commissioners agreed to further toughen the rules, with the only question remaining how to…
Ukraine invasion brings worries of war, prayers for peace
Last week, members of Willoughby Marks American Legion Post gathered for their monthly meeting, mainly to enjoy delicious gumbo cooked up by Larry Hale, the former post commander.
As Russia had
Seahawks diamond girls begin with wins
The Franklin County Seahawk softball team opened the season with two wins, opening with a 14-9 come-from-behind win in the seventh inning against North Bay Haven, after a 6-1 victory the day earlier
Island cookoff widens to a crawl
The first Saturday in March is the time set aside for the annual St. George Island Regional Charity Chili Cook-Off and Auction, and for the past 40 years, the event has grown into one of Franklin
Seahawks open with wins over Bay, Liberty
The Franklin County Seahawks opened the 2022 varsity season last week with a pair of wins, a 2-1 win at home Tuesday over Bay and then a 10-2 drubbing of Liberty County in Bristol Thursday.
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Property tax breaks supported for police, teachers, military
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House on Thursday unanimously passed a proposal that would ask voters to increase homestead property-tax exemptions for first responders, teachers and military members,
Mardi Gras parade to roll through Saturday
Argh! The Pirates of Oyster City, human and canine, are about to invade Apalachicola this Saturday, Feb. 26. The Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers will present their annual Mardi Gras Parade and celebration. Festivities start at 11 a.m. with music and dancers at Riverfront Park in Apalachicola. The party lasts until about 4 p.m. There…
Two FCI staffers recovering from inmate attacks
Two Franklin Correctional Institution staffers, battered by convicted murderers earlier this week in separate incidents, are in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery.
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WWII museum honors canines and cartoonists
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting two special exhibits in March – to honor Americas canine military veterans and to recognize the role of cartoonists in World War