District Three state senate race heats up
Stakes are high in a North Florida contest between a scion of a prominent Democratic political family and a former football star who is a “huge fan” of Gov. Ron DeSantis, in one of the …
Rain or shine
It had rained all morning, but the weather could not keep the crowd away at the Port St. Joe Garden Club’s Fall Plant Sale, which was held on September 10.
Clad in raincoats, matching …
Chairman of Gulf County School Board charged with stalking
“We are aware of the incident, and it is presently under investigation. We are not able to comment at this time.” Jim Norton
“The defendant, Dennis Lee McGlon, did engage in a course of conduct …
Wewahitchka discusses solutions to aging, damaged cemeteries
At their most recent city meeting, the Wewahitchka city commissioners raised the issue of the city’s aging and damaged cemeteries for consideration.
In particular, the commissioners opened a …
Respect others as you want to be respected
Have you ever been disrespected?
Have you ever – in your thoughts, words, attitudes or actions – disrespected someone else?
If so, why do we act so offended when someone treats us …
Water in Wewahitchka to remain off for several hours
Water for the City of Wewahitchka was shut off Saturday morning. Officials say this is due to a maintenance issue.
According to a press release from the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office, the water is …
County calls special meeting to discuss sewage smell in Highland View
John Strayer can remember a time when he could walk outside of his Highland View residence in the summertime without worrying about the smell in his neighborhood.
But since 2014, he said, when the …
Ah, But It’s Still Football…. I Think
On the third day of football practice my freshman year in high school Tommy Herron hit me so hard I saw stars. Literally! The whole earth started spinning. Trees behind the practice field seemed to …
Flood watch issued through September 11
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a flood watch for portions of Big Bend and Panhandle Florida, including Gulf and Franklin Counties, through the weekend.
The flood watch, …
Cross country season opens with Dolphin Dash
Port St. Joe and Wewahitchka runners got the 2022 cross country season going at Saturday’s Dolphin Dash 5K Invitational in Panama City, held at the Bay Dunes Golf Course and hosted by Mosley …