AA boys headed to World Series in Hattiesburg
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AA boys headed to World Series in Hattiesburg

It took a lot of hard work, and a will to win, but earlier this month, Franklin County’s 8-and-under AA boys All-Star team became only the second boys ballclub in that age group from the county to win the Dixie Youth Baseball state title. That means they’ll be representing Florida against 10 other state champs…

ABSI completes second reef restoration experiment
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ABSI completes second reef restoration experiment

In early May, the Apalachicola Bay System Initiative completed its second round of oyster reef restoration experiments.  With the help of almost 20 local oystermen and women, they were able to effectively deploy 416 cubic yards of limerock, 416 cubic yards of concrete, and 96 cubic yards of shell into the Cat Point area of…

Martina, George to face off in Apalachicola commission race
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Martina, George to face off in Apalachicola commission race

If you’re a voter in Apalachicola, plan on voting in September for just one city commission race. City Clerk Lee Mathes said Lance Martina, 60, has filed to challenge incumbent Despina George, 66. Martina’s wife Paula will serve as his treasurer. Since neither incumbent city commissioner Adriane Elliott nor Mayor Brenda Ash drew opponents, they…

County lights up twilight’s last gleaming
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County lights up twilight’s last gleaming

Franklin County celebrated the Fourth of July in what had to be among the nation’s most elaborate and spectacular four days of fireworks. Beginning in Eastpoint Saturday, and then lighting up the skies over the Carrabelle River Sunday and the Apalachicola River Monday, the county wrapped up the celebration of the nation’s 247th birthday on…

All-American kids: Families revel in Independence Day weekend activities
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All-American kids: Families revel in Independence Day weekend activities

They gathered at all four corners of Franklin County, and the biggest smiles and happiest faces were on the children. On Saturday, it was Eastpoint’s Freedom Festival, and on Sunday, the eastern end of the county gathered in Carrabelle for the festivities. On Monday it was all about Apalacfhicola’s Independence Day Eve festivities and on…

White Sands buys shuttered Gulfside IGA
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White Sands buys shuttered Gulfside IGA

Nearly five years after it was closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the Gulfside IGA has been sold to the investors who own the Gibson Inn, the Best Western Apalach Inn and other hospitality-related properties. The deal closed June 13, with the property at 425 Highway 98 in Apalachicola being sold by Gibbs &…