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Caring and kindness shine on in Gulf County
Engaging students with fun activities, and addressing character education, is also the order of the day in Gulf County schools. Jennifer Brock, principal of Port St. Joe Elementary, said that…
Local News
Membership in new local philanthropy to close Oct. 31
Impact 100 Gulf Coast, a newly created chapter of a two-decade old global philanthropy, will wrap up its membership drive Oct. 31, setting the stage for the awarding of at…
New Sacred Heart surgeon boosts surgery procedures
The past year was a record-breaking year in terms of the number of patients served by Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf’s surgical care team. Following the recruitment of Dr. Jeffery Root,…
Volunteers help bring Salinas Park back to nature
Ask and they will volunteer! Over 45 volunteers showed up at Salinas Park on Thursday, Oct. 17, to help to plant grasses, shrubs, and trees in the Coastal Community Association’s…
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
Serving God with humility
I don’t get to attend other churches much, so it was nice to visit another church lately. I attend a hobby club every year in…
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…
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…