HCOLA cancels African-American History Festival
Apalachicola’s African-American History Festival won’t be in Franklin Square next month over Presidents’ Day weekend, nor will it be anywhere else.
In a news release, organizers …
Ribboncutting Monday for restored lighthouse
On Monday, Feb. 1 at noon, the St. George Lighthouse Association (SGLA) along with the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand re-opening of the Cape …
Wewa man wins $1 million, takes $700K
The Florida Lottery announced Monday that Leroy Brake, of Wewahitchka, claimed a $1 million prize from the $15 million Gold Rush Special Edition Scratch-Off game at Florida Lottery Headquarters in …
Lanark News: Go online to register for the vaccine
Hi Y'all,
You are still under a Boil Water Notice until otherwise notified. Please boil your water at least one minute. For those of you who are coming into town for the weekend, make sure …
Scarlett Hernandez turns 5
Scarlett Hernandez turns 5 on Thursday, Jan. 14! Scarlett is the daughter of Rick and Krystal Hernandez, of Apalachicola.
She's the granddaughter of Gordon and Becky Shuler, and …
Six oaks take root in Battery Park
Arbor Day in Florida is the third Friday in January which, this year, falls on Friday, Jan. 15.
Usually, the city’s tree committee honors this day with a tree giveaway, with young trees …
County broadens public comment policy
The following is a press release from the offices of the Franklin County commission administration, regarding its Public Comment/Participation policy at its regular meetings, held the first and third …
Parrot Heads help fund new year’s baskets
Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County was invited to attend The Forgotten Coast Parrot Head Club’s monthly meeting Jan. 7 at the High Five Dive Bar in Apalachicola.
The club …
TCC urges Franklin residents to take Fast Track Masonry
Tallahassee Community College’s Wakulla Center is encouraging Franklin and Wakulla residents to take advantage of the Fast Track Masonry training course beginning Monday, Jan. 11, Monday …
Chasing Shadows spurs a childhood memory
Readers may be interested to know that last week’s Chasing Shadows article (See Dec. 24 Times “Nightengale’s Journey, from Berlin to bees”) prompted a Port St. Joe …