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Cape San Blas breakwater nears funding threshold
It’s been about seven years in the making, and now expected to cost about twice as much as it might have in 2018, but it looks like Gulf County is…
Local News
Blues festival gets its jam on
Blues on Reid saw another successful year with crowds showing out Saturday before the music even began. Each year, the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce organizes this free event for…
Wewa man found guilty a decade after sex crime
A Wewahitchka man was found guilty as charged Friday of molesting a child in Bay County more than 10 years ago. State Attorney Larry Basford said Henry Hollis Mangum, 59,…
Eastern Shipbuilding backs sea turtle conservation
The Florida Coastal Conservancy has received a $5,000 donation from Eastern Shipbuilding Group Charities to support the 2025 Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Festival and the 2026 Pickleball for Sea Turtles…
Sports
Tiger Sharks run record to 9-8
Like their arch-rivals Franklin County, who they face Friday night in Eastpoint, the Port St. Joe Tiger Sharks varsity baseball team has been playing just above .500, winning four of…
Wewa wrestlers medal at state
In a grueling post season, eight members of Wewahitchka’s boys wrestling team advanced to the post-season, with six qualifying for regionals, and three moving on to the state tournaments. And…
Wewa downs Blountstown, now 2-7
After downing Holmes County and more recently Blountstown, the Wewahitchka Lady Gators now stand at 2-7. On Feb. 25 in Bonifay, Wewa got its first win of the season with…
State News
Splash into license-free freshwater fishing weekend
Mark your calendars for an opportunity to go freshwater fishing during the upcoming Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s license-free freshwater fishing weekend. This spring’s…
FWC to host virtual meeting March 13 on bear hunting
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants to hear from the public about their thoughts on potential options for regulated black bear hunting. FWC…
FWC recognizes Florida bass as unique species
At its February meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recognized Florida bass as a unique species and incorporated the name change into rules. …
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Opinions
And you think we have tariff problems
I’m telling you, this thing has gotten completely out of control. It’s insane. We have lost our every-loving minds! I feel like I am being…
Are psychic abilities in your future?
“If you could read my mind, love/What a tale my thoughts could tell.” – Gordon Lightfoot Apparently, my late father was ahead of his time….
Zelensky, be grateful, read a room
Economist Thomas Sowell once said, “when people get used to preferential treatment, equal treatment feels like discrimination.” His comments were about affirmative action, but apply…
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Community & Faith
Members prepare for annual convention in Orlando
Excitement is in the air as members of the GFWC Wewahitchka Woman’s Club prepare to attend the highly anticipated GFWC Florida Annual Convention, taking place…
Try a little kindness
The presidential campaign in 1976 was a bitter one pitting the incumbent, Gerald R. Ford, against the challenger, Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter. Ford was named…
Choral society to present children’s concert
The Bay Area Choral Society will present a children’s concert for over 200 third graders from Gulf and Franklin County schools on Friday, March 28,…