New disciplinary policies will greet returning students

When Franklin County schoolkids return to their campuses Tuesday, they won’t have to be wearing masks, unless they want to, nor will they have to be vaccinated against COVID-19, if that’s what they and their family prefers. However, students at the Franklin County School will have to pass through a full body scan metal detector….

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As cases surge, county leaders urge vaccination

With Franklin and Gulf county residents getting vaccinated at about two-thirds the rate of entire state, and a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases in both counties during the month of July, the Florida Department of Health that serves the population is pressing its message. It’s not about masks, it’s not about handwashing, it’s not about…

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Carrabelle man claims he abandoned puppies to save them

A Carrabelle man arrested for abandoning seven mixed-breed pit bull terriers in the county said he dropped them off because he knew they would likely be picked up and later adopted. Following the discovery of six puppies dropped off in a cardboard box July 21 at 300 Ocean Mile on St. George Island, and a…

Boating accidents comparatively scarce in 2020

A review of boating accident statistics for 2020, issued earlier this summer by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, shows that both Franklin and Gulf counties had a pretty safe, but by no means, perfect year. The Boating Accident Statistical Report report by the Division of Law Enforcement showed each county had five reportable…

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Back to school tax holiday begins Saturday

TALLAHASSEE — With most students expected to be in classrooms next month, after many learned online for at least part of the 2020-2021 school year, retailers anticipate a surge in shopping during Florida’s upcoming back-to-school sales tax “holiday.” The return of students who remained at home last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic is expected…