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When a Sizzler fizzles, as it did last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, can it relight on an August night? The Elder Care Community Council’s St. George Island 5K and One Mile Fun Run did just that. On a hot evening, Saturday Aug. 7, more than 50 volunteers, from throughout the county, succeeded at…

Gulf County is seeing continued improvement in its positivity rate for COVID-19, while Franklin County is going in the opposite direction According to a news release from the Florida Department of Health serving both counties, during the first week of August, nearly two out of every five people tested for the coronavirus in Franklin County,…

It had been a major initiative for former Apalachicola Mayor Kevin Begos, to see Community Redevelopment Agency monies spent on infrastructure projects on the Hill. And while he didn’t live to see it, the CRA’s decided last month to channel thousands towards a list of projects championed by the late mayor. At a July 28…

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…

 Hi Y’All, I am home after two weeks and thank you so much for those of you who missed my article. I had an amazing time with my family, with having several birthday celebrations and being able to see my niece who was struck with an unexpected health issue. Though she almost lost her life,…

An announcement by Gov. Ron DeSantis last week that more than $58 million had been awarded to 18 communities in seven counties impacted by Hurricane Michael was well-received in Apalachicola. About $5.3 million worth of well-received. Apalachicola’s chunk of the Rebuild Florida Hometown Revitalization Program was fourth, trailing only Panama City’s $19 million, Marianna’s $7.3 million …

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 county’s finance director, that indicated one mill would generate about $2.33 million for…

When Franklin County schoolkids return to their campuses Tuesday, they won’t have to be wearing masks, unless they want to, nor will they have to be vaccinated against COVID-19, if that’s what they and their family prefers. However, students at the Franklin County School will have to pass through a full body scan metal detector….

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 Navy’s 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…