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Gulf commission discusses bears and beach driving
In the wake of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Gulf County commissioners convened Nov. 28 to tackle a number of new, old, and recurring issues landing on the pages of the…
Local News
Shoaf proposes regulation of fantasy sports
In a potential needle-moving proposal, the Florida House of Representatives is considering HB 679, a bill designed to regulate fantasy sports contests across the state. Introduced in the 2024 legislative…
Forgotten Coast readies for 911 upgrade
Gulf County will be the first to flip the switch, followed not long thereafter by Franklin, and by next year’s hurricane season, both counties will have a newly revamped 911…
Crooked River shows off new playground stage pirate ship
Hanging lanterns cast a colorful glow over the Crooked River Lighthouse Nov. 11 for Lantern Fest, held each year in honor of the lighthouse’s birthday, now over 127 years old….
Sports
Port St. Joe drops opener to Lady Dolphins
Looking to build on last season’s 13-9 campaign that concluded with seven consecutive wins before a postseason loss to Graceville, Port St. Joe stormed into the 2023-24 season swimming with…
Mike Norvell Voted ACC Coach of the Year
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 30, 2023 TALLAHASSEE – Florida State head coach Mike Norvell was voted the 2023 ACC Coach of the Year, it was announced Thursday. Norvell has led the Seminoles…
Blountstown edges Tiger Sharks in championship thriller
Focused on replicating the offensive explosiveness of their regional semifinal victory over Aucilla Christian in the state playoffs, the second-seed Port St. Joe Tiger Sharks took to the road for…
State News
Jordan Travis Named Walter Camp Award Semifinalist
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis was announced Tuesday as one of 10 semifinalists for the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award presented to the…
Jordan Travis Named Maxwell Award Semifinalist
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State starting quarterback Jordan Travis is one of 17 semifinalists for the 87th Maxwell Award presented to the best player in college…
Finding a Way atop the world
Ever the adventurer, Ethan Way has “walked up a couple hills in North Carolina” and “was on a snowmobile in Colorado a couple times.” So…
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Opinions
The NFL bets on greed
“Only bet what you can afford to lose.” That’s the message from the National Football League as its betting-company partners aggressively promote legal betting on…
This whole thing is making me thirsty
You people never cease to amaze me! I wrote a simple story about liking Coca-Colas. It really wasn’t all that great. Real newspaper people would…
Why should we care if a politician is unmarried?
It appears some Republican donors are really concerned that presidential candidate Tim Scott, South Carolina’s junior senator, is a 57-year-old bachelor — and whatever implications…
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Community & Faith
North Port St. Joe envisions revamped Washington High gym
Determined to ensure a staple of their community becomes better than ever for future generations, the Pioneer Bay Community Development Corporation and over 30 residents…
Talk about a class… with class!
Steve Dixon was the first one I saw. Before we hugged and got to the front door, a million thoughts raced through my mind. Shoot,…
Wedding bells
Information for The Star’s list of marriage licenses in Gulf County comes from the Gulf County Clerk of Court’s office, and indicates the bride and…