‘Sister Creatures’ goes to bat for laughs
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‘Sister Creatures’ goes to bat for laughs

A couple weeks ago, while trying to fall asleep, I heard a high-pitched chattering in the walls of my apartment, and groggily concluded it must be the return of some mice that would need to be ousted from the premises. Soon after an unmistakable fluttering sound followed. Perhaps it was a bird? I rose from…

Legislators learn of Weems’ ER plans
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Legislators learn of Weems’ ER plans

As legislative delegation hearings go, it was longer and more detailed than usual, as Franklin County’s two representatives in the Florida legislature on Jan. 31 focused on the county’s asks of state government. Newly elected State Sen. Corey Simon (R-Tallhassee) was part of the proceedings for the first time, with State Rep. Jason Shoaf (R-Port…

Shoaf to resubmit tourism tax bill for public safety allocations
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Shoaf to resubmit tourism tax bill for public safety allocations

After unsuccessfully trying to guide similar legislation through last year’s legislative session, State Rep. Jason Shoaf (R — Port St. Joe) has filed a bill with the Florida House that would allow limited bed tax revenue to be used for public safety, including law enforcement.  House Bill 309, which has yet to be entitled, calls…

Water quality getting better in Apalachicola
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Water quality getting better in Apalachicola

The appearance of a crew of workers climbing atop the Apalachicola water tower high above the city is a vivid symbol that water quality is improving. City Manager Travis Wade said the 60-day project, at a cost of about $225,000, involves recoating the inside to protect water quality and sandblasting, priming and painting the outside,…

Seahawks down St. Joe for district title
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Seahawks down St. Joe for district title

In another typical down to the wire battle between arch-rivals Franklin County and Port St. Joe, the Seahawks fended off a plucky Tiger Shark team to win 48-43 and secure the district title. The Seahawks opened a 16-11 lead after the first quarter, but a strong St. Joe second quarter put the Tiger Sharks ahead…

National Legion vice commander visits county
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National Legion vice commander visits county

In a cross-county trip Friday, American Legion National Vice Commander Pamela Harris was treated to an insight into Franklin County’s rich military history. Flanked by an entourage of other national, state and regional leaders, Harris began her morning with a visit to American Legion Post 82 in Lanark Village, Harris was accompanied by National Executive…

This weekend in Gulf and Franklin
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This weekend in Gulf and Franklin

Carrabelle postpones ‘Culture Crawl’ Saturday Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Carrabelle History Museum is rescheduling the 2023 Carrabelle Culture Crawl to Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Many of the event partners are already re-confirmed including musicians Frank Lindamood, Cody Barber, Kevin Andrew & the Rockulla Performers (at a new…

Seahawks to face St. Joe Friday for district title
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Seahawks to face St. Joe Friday for district title

Hawks defeat Aucilla Christian Wednesday night to advance The Seahawks varsity basketball team had an easy time of it Wednesday night, as they downed Aucilla Christian 67-39 in the Class 1A District 4 semifinals at Wewahitchka. The victory sets up a championship game Friday night in Wewa against the Tiger Sharks, who downed Jefferson County…