Money for Weems, Apalach infrastructure, miss state budget
Three big ticket items, including a proposed $7 million for George E. Weems Memorial Hospital, failed to make it into the 2022-23 state budget, but Franklin Countys representatives in
Boones three-hitter quiets St. Joe 4-1
Seahawk senior Gage Boone twirled a three-hitter as the Franklin County Seahawks varsity baseball team downed Port St. Joe 4-1 March 22.
Boone lasted six innings, allowing three hits and one run
Schools move forward with half-cent sales tax measure
The Franklin County School District plans to put a half-cent sales tax referendum on the November ballot that if approved by voters, could bring in upwards of $1.5 million annually to be spent on the
Gulf CI inmates evacuated to Franklin County
The Florida Department of Corrections evacuated 1,700 inmates from the Gulf Correctional Institution Tuesday evening to nearby Franklin Correctional Institution in Carrabelle, and the Northwest
UPDATE: Franklin County extends burn ban through Tuesday
In response to dry, windy conditions that have caused the spread of large wildfires in nearby counties, Franklin County Emergency Management issues the following statement:
Elevated fire danger
Gulf County moves forward with dialysis center subsidy without Franklin help
Gulf County is moving forward with their plan to open a new kidney dialysis center on the campus of Ascension Sacred Heart, despite Franklin County’s objection to assisting with the bill.
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Shoaf backs bill to end concealed weapons licensure
A bill in the Florida House that would do away with Floridas concealed weapons permitting process has the strong support of State Rep. Jason Shoaf, and while a companion bill in the Florida Senate
Campaign money flows in to incumbents
With the boundaries of their districts still remaining to be set in stone, and the slate of possible challengers in the 2022 midterm elections not yet final, the prospects of re-election of the
Local delegation prepares for 2022 Florida legislative session
The 2022 Florida Legislative Session is slated to start early this year, on Jan. 11. With legislators returning to the capitol without COVID-19 restrictions, many are preparing to hash out some of the state’s issues – coronavirus restrictions and access to abortion among the most contentious. Among Gov. Ron DeSantis’ top priorities for the session…
Seahawks face showdown vs. St. Joe tonight
Franklin County hasnt seen soccer this good in a long time.
The Seahawks, under the direction of coach Bill McCullough, upped their record to 7-1 Tuesday night, with a 4-2 win at home