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Local property appraisers honored at annual conference
The Forgotten Coast had an outsized role at the 121st annual conference earlier this month in Jacksonville of the oldest and largest professional association of property appraisers in the state….
Local News
Gulf to weigh extending one-cent bed tax for parks
For the first time since Gulf County voters approved the initial two-cent tax on short-term rentals two decades ago, they will be asked next month to approve at the ballot…
Gulf County plans Halloween events
Prepare to be spooked, startled, and thoroughly entertained at the second annual Ghosts, Goblins, and Things that Go Bump in the Night storytelling event to be held at The Scallop…
A helping hand for distressed deputies
On Oct 10, the South Gulf County Volunteer Fire Department’s non-profit organization presented a $1,000 check to Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison, earmarked for the Florida Sheriffs Association’s Lend a…
Sports
Bucks edge Tiger Sharks 21-18
The contest between Deane Bozeman and Port St. Joe, rescheduled from Sept. 24 to Thursday evening, Oct. 11 was a defensive struggle most all night. That was until the Bucks…
Wewahitchka Gators get first win
The Wewahitchka Gators secured their first win of the season Friday as they downed the visiting Liberty County Bulldogs 20-7. With the win, Adam Edwards’ Gators improved its record to…
Rutherford downs Port St. Joe 31-7
The Rutherford Rams earned their first win of the season Friday night, as they downed the Port St. Joe Tiger Sharks 31-7 in St. Joe. The Rams, under the direction…
State News
One million more
Florida GOP tops milestone over Democratic voters The number of registered Republican voters in Florida officially surpassed Democrats by more than 1 million on Sunday,…
Shoaf talks bear bill and border visits
It’s been a busy year for State Rep. Jason Shoaf, in terms of both bears and borders. In a wide-ranging interview last week, the Port…
DeSantis signs controversial bear bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis on June 20 signed a controversial measure that will bolster self-defense arguments for people who kill bears on their property. The bill…
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Opinions
You say tomato, we say….
We didn’t go to the movies in 1955. We went to the picture show. ’Course, that was if we could rustle up 15 cents apiece…
Not all lies are created equal
It never ends. The press still does not know how to handle the avalanche of lies that is MAGA’s chief contribution to our national life….
Elon and Trump, birds of a feather
Donald Trump returned to Butler, Pennsylvania where he was almost killed weeks ago. And you thought Tom Cruise was cool because he does his own…
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Community & Faith
Wewa to host annual district meeting
With over 1,000 clubs/groups participating in the General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ National Day of Service, food was distributed, and food pantries were filled. The…
Shine, Jesus, shine
It all started with Facebook Live that so many of us began to experiment with during COVID-19. The U.S. government forbade public gatherings, and churches…
Wewa freshman grows bee-based businesses
When Emily Flowers began taking public speaking lessons through Florida 4-H, she never imagined she’d use those skills to grow her own business. But years…