SCOTUS grills states in ‘water war’ arguments
The nine justices of the US Supreme Court probed counsel for Florida and Georgia Monday regarding the facts and nuances in the epic fight between the two states over water in the Apalachicola River …
County thanks Kelly for P & Z work
It's been two decades serving the planning and zoning needs of Franklin County, and for that the county is grateful.
Earlier this month, the county presented Amy Ham-Kelly with a mantel …
County bucks Florida’s tourism downturn
Tourism is down in Florida but you wouldn’t know it from looking at Franklin County.
The state tourism-marketing agency Visit Florida posted preliminary figures from the fourth quarter and …
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 …
The Secret Lives of Words: A wonderful bird is the pelican
A young grandson proclaimed to us one afternoon, out of the blue, “dogs don’t have souls.” My ever-wise soulmate Alice replied kindly, “But, I think they do": by …
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 …
A majestic ‘sea eagle with a white head’
Having a distinctive and easily identifiable physical feature can quickly prove to be a beneficial resource. This visible trait makes it easy for the viewer who encounters the notable personality to …
Seahawks face Malone tonight in quarter-finals
The Franklin County Seahawk varsity basketball team will travel to Malone tonight for a Class 1A state quarterfinals, with the winner one step closer to the Final Four in Lakeland.
The 20-3 …