It’s not the largest roster Coach Dirk Strunk has had, and not the most seasoned, but it could be the most dedicated. “They work hard,” said Strunk, as he reviewed the prospects for the 2021 Seahawks, which returns six offensive starters, and six from the defense, on a roster of about 30 players. “The biggest…
The Florida Department of Health in Franklin and Gulf counties is pushing forward with a clear message on vaccinations they are effective and a critical tool to keeping what has become a resurgent pandemic under control. And they are taking on misunderstandings and rumors surrounding the shots. The vaccine helps protect you and the…
When Franklin County schoolkids return to their campuses Tuesday, they wont have to be wearing masks, unless they want to, nor will they have to be vaccinated against COVID-19, if thats what they and their family prefers. However, students at the Franklin County School will have to pass through a full body scan metal detector….
Because of a nearly 8 percent expansion of the tax base, county commissioners plan to lower the millage rate, but not quite to the rollback rate. At a budget workshop on July 29, the commissioners reviewed a report from Erin Griffith, the countys finance director, that indicated one mill would generate about $2.33 million for…
With Franklin and Gulf county residents getting vaccinated at about two-thirds the rate of entire state, and a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases in both counties during the month of July, the Florida Department of Health that serves the population is pressing its message. Its not about masks, its not about handwashing, its not about…
A Carrabelle man arrested for abandoning seven mixed-breed pit bull terriers in the county said he dropped them off because he knew they would likely be picked up and later adopted. Following the discovery of six puppies dropped off in a cardboard box July 21 at 300 Ocean Mile on St. George Island, and a…
TALLAHASSEE — With most students expected to be in classrooms next month, after many learned online for at least part of the 2020-2021 school year, retailers anticipate a surge in shopping during Floridas upcoming back-to-school sales tax holiday. The return of students who remained at home last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic is expected…
The USNS Apalachicola, its name announced to great fanfare two years ago at the Independence Eve celebration, is expected to be launched this November, and be in service by this time next year. The EPF 13, newest of the Navys Expeditionary Fast Transport ships, is now about three-quarters complete as it is being built in…
With a new police chief, Carrabelle is now setting about replenishing its ranks, and has had to alter its rules to do so. Kevin Shuman, 50, was hired in the spring to replace former Chief Gary Hunnings. After starting his law enforcement career in 2006 as an auxiliary officer, Shuman worked full time with the…
The magical season of the Franklin County Darlings team, which took them all the way to representing Florida at the World Series in Prince George, Virginia last weekend, has ended. After losing 20-9 to South Carolina on Sunday afternoon, the team of 7 and 8 year old girls bounced back that afternoon to down North Carolina…
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