Schools to close Thursday and Friday
The Franklin County Schools, both at the main campus and the ABC School, will be closed Thursday and Friday due to weather.
Superintendent Steve Lanier made the announcement at 1 p.m.
Library postpones Cerulean’s opening talk of lecture series
A talk by celebrated environmental author Susan Cerulean, who was slated to speak Thursday night at the Apalachicola Margaret Key Library as the first feature of the Susan Buzzett Clementson Author
Alligator Point Watercolor Group hosts Appreciation Art Sale Sunday
The Alligator Point Watercolor Group will host an Appreciation Art Sale and Silent Auction this Sunday, Oct. 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Ann Rudloe Center, next to the Gulf Specimen Marine
Tates Hell 5K, Bay Fest return to St. James Bay Saturday
In a welcome respite from the flurry of this week’s hurricane preparations, the Tate’s Hell 5K and Bay Fest is alive and well and on schedule, as it provides a full day of outdoor adventure this
Parade to honor Ella Speed’s 102nd birthday Saturday
The Speed Family would like to announce the birthday of their Mother, Ella Breedlove Speed, on Saturday, Sept. 24.
Mrs. Speed was born 102 years ago in Apalachicola to James and Ella
Three Carrabelle museums all free Saturday
Carrabelles three museums will open their doors free of charge this Saturday Sept. 17 as part of Smithsonian Magazines 18th annual Museum Day, a national celebration that honors museums
TDC wins statewide recognition from VISIT FLORIDA
The Franklin County Tourist Development Council has been awarded two VISIT FLORIDA Flagler Awards for marketing, including a silver award for the Floridas Forgotten Coast The Florida
Florida Main Street honors Moses Roper exhibit
The historical exhibit Journey to Freedom: The Odyssey of Abolitionist Moses Roper won a Secretary of State award through the Florida Main Street Awards Program last month.
The
Learn how to be alligator aware
With summer in full swing, many people are working and recreating near Floridas lakes, rivers and wetland areas. Warm temperatures also mean alligators are more active and visible. While
Apalachicola July 3 event features local performers
Local performers will be the focus of the musical entertainment lineup for Apalachicolas upcoming Independence Eve celebration.
The Sunday evening, July 3 event, which gets underway at 6