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During the week of April 26 through May 2, Officers Nelson, Hartzog, L. McLeod, Johnson II, and Allen observed a commercial vessel trawling while they were on night patrol on Apalachicola Bay in Franklin County. The officers stopped the vessel to conduct a resource and turtle excluder device (TED) inspection, during which the commercial anglers…
I don’t know who the decision makers are with regard to the days, weeks, or months we recognize, but aren’t you excited that somehow annuities made it on the list for national recognition – for an entire month! It’s 30 days of constant celebration in my office! (I am joking.) My wife, Wendy, teaches sixth…
Jesus left a perfect existence to live among us in a wicked world. In the face of rejection, threats, and jeers, He healed the sick, preached the gospel and expressed the Father’s love to and for humanity. Even moments before His death, as He hung on the cross, bleeding and struggling for every painful breath,…
At an awards assembly and graduation ceremonies, Franklin County High school honored its 51 members of the class of 2024. Both ceremonies, held in the gym, opened with the filing in of the seniors, to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance. Class President Alex Sterling and Historian Ja’Marcus Turrell greeted the enormous crowd, with Turrell and…
Memorial Day programs spanned the entire Forgotten Coast, from the Veterans Memorial Park at Beacon Hill in Gulf County, to the Veterans Park in Apalachicola where a detail of the Three Servicemen Statue formed an indelible backdrop to the solemn ceremony. Following the laying of wreaths in front of the statue, the large gathering heard…
Eastpoint resident Russell Turner has announced plans to run for the District 1 county commission seat, which encompasses all of St. George Island and portions of Eastpoint. Turner, 68, resides at 419 US Highway 98 in Eastpoint. He is seeking the Republican nomination for the seat, which is now held by Ricky Jones, 53, of…
There were goats and glucose meters, ice cream and blood pressure tests, as Franklin County’s array of health services, both for the mind and for the body, were put on full display May 18 in front of Weems Memorial Hospital. The hospital’s foundation, using the theme “Catch The Wellness Wave,” held its second annual Community…
After I battled depression and an eating disorder for more than two decades, many (including mental health professionals) believed I might never get well. My hope was fading. Then the phone rang. “Hi, Sheryl,” my sister Kathy said. “I want you to live with me until you get back on your feet.” Tears of gratitude…
Wendy and I love living in Gulf County – the pace, the people, and the proximity to water, recreation (golf and pickleball, of course!), family, and the things that attract family to come to the area to see us (or is it just to visit the area?). While pace, people, and proximity are positive aspects,…
During the week of April 12 through 18, Officer J. Will, Regional Bear Biologist C. Spencer and Northwest Regional Director J. Creamer represented the FWC at the Franklin County “Cops and Kids” event. They spoke about the duties of biologists and law enforcement officers and answered questions about wildlife. They interacted with approximately 600 students…
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