Affordable housing discussions resurface in Gulf County
Construction for a new affordable housing complex just north of Port St. Joe could begin as soon as this fall, according to County Administrator Michael Hammond at the Board of County …
Wewa Ponytails are Dixie Youth state champs
The 12U Wewahitchka Ponytails Dixie Youth softball team was supposed to play their state championship game on Monday, but amidst heavy thunderstorms, they were forced to wait a few extra …
A pro-lifer and a pro-choicer do lunch
The day Dobbs was handed down, I happened to be lunching with a new friend who was upset and angry over the decision. She’s a libertarian and strongly pro-choice. I said “Sorry,” and meant it. Not …
Tiger Sharks salute successful baseball season
Although the school year ended nearly two months ago, the Port St. Joe High School cafeteria buzzed with activity on Tuesday night, July 12, as the baseball team met for their awards …
FWC OKs plan to address vessels before they’re derelict
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has addressed the challenge of removing derelict vessels from Florida waters, which can involve a costly process of locating the …
Fire departments see new volunteers, but need persists
The Gulf County Beaches Fire Department has been losing volunteers since the hurricane, according to Assistant Fire Chief Bobby Plair.
At one point, after news that the department’s …
Solomon appointed to Visit Florida board
John Solomon, director of the Franklin County Tourist Development Council and executive director of the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, has been named to the 2022-23 Visit Florida board of …
Gulf District Schools gains a letter grade
After a two year hiatus, Gulf District Schools were once again tested on the state’s school grading scale, and they came out ahead.
The school district received an overall B grade for 2022, …
Sea turtle patrol volunteers see large number of nests in 2022
It was hard to read the measuring tape in the early morning light. The sun hadn’t quite risen above the horizon and Jessica Swindall had to squint to make sure she took the measurement …
Winfield Construction to build UAV Corp’s new hangar
UAV Corp awarded Winfield Construction a contract for the build of the company’s new “Lighter Than Air” drone hangar. Final Plans for the hangar and site for building permits are …