Seahawk long distance runners shine at Bozeman
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Seahawk long distance runners shine at Bozeman

The long distance runners did well for the Franklin County High School track team at the March 23 Bozeman Invitational, led by a first-place finish for sophomore Josiah Friddle in the 3,200-meters. Friddle ran a 11:36.79 in the 3,200, which is roughly two miles. “Josiah had his strongest 3200 yet, hitting a personal best after…

Seahawks slam Godby, Wewahitchka
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Seahawks slam Godby, Wewahitchka

With their pitching staff solid all season, the Seahawk varsity baseball team swung the bats well last week, with big wins over Godby and Wewahitchka. On March 22 at home, Franklin County earned an 11-1 win over Godby, junior Cody Abercrombie and senior Evan Stanley, combining to twirl a one-hitter. As the starter, Abercrombie pitched…

Special needs youth on Forgotten Coast to get fishing adventure
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Special needs youth on Forgotten Coast to get fishing adventure

Forty young people from around the Forgotten Coast, from age 6 to 18, whose special needs might otherwise impede their access to the joys of boating and fishing, will have that opportunity in early May. Registration for the free C.A.S.T. (Catch A Special Thrill) for Kids Foundation event, set for Saturday, May 6 at the…

County OKs revised Serenity traffic plan
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County OKs revised Serenity traffic plan

After a back-and-forth with the developer, and continued opposition from some nearby residents, Franklin County commissioners last week unanimously agreed to a plan that would prevent traffic coming out of the proposed Serenity Seaside Resort onto South Bayshore Drive in Eastpoint. That South Bayshore Drive access would be for ingress only, and a second access…

Former firefighter to enforce Apalachicola’s codes
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Former firefighter to enforce Apalachicola’s codes

Ken Turner wants to put a kinder, gentler face to code enforcement. The 51-year-old retired professional firefighter from Albany, Georgia, newly hired to succeed Glenn Jenkins as Apalachicola’s code enforcement officer, is looking to work closely with residents and businesses in making sure the rules are administered fairly. “I heard from a few people that…

Carrabelle man gets seven years for child pornography
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Carrabelle man gets seven years for child pornography

A 59-year-old Carrabelle man, who once worked as a correctional officer at Franklin Correctional Institution, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for receiving material constituting child pornography.  A Monday announcement from Jason R. Coody, United States attorney for the Northern District of Florida, said that on March 23, Chief Judge Mark Walker…

Klink named Teacher of the Year
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Klink named Teacher of the Year

In 2006, Tara Klink was the valedictorian of the Apalachicola High School graduating class, and Heather Lee was the salutatorian.Seventeen years later, the two young women have been named Teachers of the Year, Klink for the entire district after being selected the top teacher at Franklin County Schools, and Lee, now married to husband Eric…

This weekend in Gulf and Franklin
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This weekend in Gulf and Franklin

It’s going to be a busy weekend in Gulf and Franklin Counties, rain or shine. Have an event coming up you want us to share? Send details to wweitzel@nevespublishing.com.   Blues on Reid In a little more than two weeks’ time, Reid Avenue will be transformed for one afternoon only into a foot traffic only celebration…

Young runners anchor Seahawk track team
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Young runners anchor Seahawk track team

With a young team, bolstered by a wealth of middle school athletes, the Franklin County High School track team is off and running. “I believe it’s the biggest track team we’ve ever had,” said Coach Anna Bull. We’re off to a pretty good start.” With three meets so far, the team’s schedule changed a bit…