Dunn votes nay on newest COVID package
The U.S. House of Representatives approved H.R 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 in the early hours of Saturday, Feb. 27, with Congressman Neal Dunn among those voting against the …
Canines, cartoonists honored in World War II exhibit
Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit to honor our country’s Canine Military Veterans and the role of Cartoonists in World War II.
This …
Lanark News: Please do right by your garbage
Hi Y'all!
February is almost over. The powdered sunshine (pollen) has appeared with the little bit warmer weather, but a Big Thank You it is not snow.
Lanark Village had many birthdays in …
Weems expands eligibility for vaccinations
COVID-19 vaccinations for Franklin County essential workers ages 64 and under that possess underlying medical conditions are available by appointment now at the Weems Medical Center in …
Butts & Clucks benefits senior citizens
Valentina Webb, president of the Elder Care Community Council of Franklin County, was presented with a $1,585 check from John Solomon, executive director of Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, for …
Volunteers safely continue to serve
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful.”
When my grandmother became a widow, she moved from Jacksonville to Signal Mountain to be near …
Sheriff: Be wary of juvenile exploitation
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has seen an increase of juveniles being exploited through the internet. Although the county is not deemed a hot spot for sexual exploitation or child …
Crooked River extends full moon climb hours
The Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle will host a full moon lighthouse climb on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Because of a sell-out January event, this February climb has been extended …
Water War battle picks up Monday
Next week’s US Supreme Court hearing in Florida’s eight-year “water war” suit against Georgia is shaping up to be a real doozy.
Technically, the hearing is scheduled …
St. George Island native serves in Indian Ocean
A St. George Island native is serving aboard USS Hershel “Woody” Williams, a U.S. Navy Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base, deployed in the Indian Ocean.
Lt. Alek Hoffman, …