Abercrombie to play baseball for Chipola
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Abercrombie to play baseball for Chipola

First year Seahawk baseball coach Brock Johnson decided to switch things up for the upcoming season. After discussion with Missy and Ricky Abercombie, parents of Seahawks senior pitcher Cody Abercrombie, Johnson decided to announce before the season opens, rather than after it closes, that the left-handed pitcher has decided to accept an offer to play…

Luberto claims ‘Fittest of the Forgotten Coast’ title
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Luberto claims ‘Fittest of the Forgotten Coast’ title

Apalachicola’s Will Luberto now holds the title of “Fittest of the Forgotten Coast” which he claimed during the Forgotten Coast Fitness Center’s open house and competition Jan. 20. Even without winning any single event, Luberto had the most consistent performance across the four events and came out the winner in points, ahead of Darius Johnson…

Lady Seahawks score historic first against St. Joe
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Lady Seahawks score historic first against St. Joe

In the entire history of the Port St. Joe-Franklin County girls basketball rivalry, the Lady Seahawks had never come away with a victory. That is until last Saturday night, when the Lady Seahawks headed west to Gulf County and scored a 33-22 win. The victory marked the sixth consecutive win for coach Jordan McNair’s squad,…

Thrilling finish marks Seahawk-Tiger Shark tussle
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Thrilling finish marks Seahawk-Tiger Shark tussle

The down-to-the-wire basketball rivalry between Franklin County and Port St. Joe stayed true to form Saturday night on the hardwood at the Marion Craig Coliseum, with a goaltending call and a foul on a three-point shot figuring into the overtime finish. With 10 seconds left in regulation, and the Seahawks clinging to a 46-43 lead,…

Mike Norvell Named Bear Bryant Coach Of The Year
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Mike Norvell Named Bear Bryant Coach Of The Year

TALLAHASSEE – Florida State head coach Mike Norvell has been named the winner of the 2023 Paul “Bear” Bryant Coach of the Year Award, it was announced Tuesday evening at the Bear Bryant Awards event in Houston. Norvell is the first Florida State head coach to win the award, which has been presented annually since…

Pair of year end wins buoy Hawk hopes
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Pair of year end wins buoy Hawk hopes

A pair of two-point home court wins last week against quality Class 1A opponents has buoyed the hopes of the Seahawk varsity boys basketball team, as they closed out 2023 with a 7-6 record. On Tuesday, Dec. 19, Ray Bailey’s squad trailed throughout the first half against the Cottondale Hornets, falling behind 16-11 after the…

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Florida State Trustees Sue ACC for Mismanaging Media Rights and Imposing ‘Draconian’ Exit Fees

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.  — The Florida State University Board of Trustees today filed suit against the Atlantic Coast Conference in response to years of mismanagement that has left its member schools trapped in a deteriorating multi-media rights agreement while preventing them from joining other conferences because of “draconian” withdrawal penalties.  The suit, filed in Leon County…

Lady Seahawks ride four-game win streak
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Lady Seahawks ride four-game win streak

The Franklin County Lady Seahawks varsity basketball team has opened strong, going 4-1 to start the 2023-24 season. After an opening 48-26 road loss Nov. 21 to Arnold, Jordan McNair’s squad has reeled off four straight wins on the road. On Nov. 27, it was a 44-28 victory at Wakulla over the Lady War Eagles,…

‘Cola crew in thick of ACC title game
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‘Cola crew in thick of ACC title game

When the national college football pundits and prognosticators zero in on the squads in this Saturday evening’s Atlantic Coast Conference championship, they may overlook the outsized role that the streets of Apalachicola have on the game. But it’s certainly not being lost on the locals. Two of the key defensive players for both teams, Florida…