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Shoaf bill would allow for killing bears if threatened
State Rep. Jason Shoaf wants to pass legislation that will give Floridians the right…
‘Sister Creatures’ goes to bat for laughs
A couple weeks ago, while trying to fall asleep, I heard a high-pitched chattering…
Carrabelle birdman frees the freezing
Winter is usually a time of hardship for birds that live here or migrate…
Plungers give cold shoulder to 2022
Rachel Crisp did the seventh annual Polar Plunge on the Cape Sunday morning, but…
Simon, Shoaf tapped for Education Committees
The two members of Gulf County’s legislative delegation in Tallahassee will have active hands in shaping education policy for the state.
State Sen. Corey Simon, the newly elected Republican …
Wewa downs Wakulla Christian for first win
The Wewahitchka Gators varsity basketball team got its first win of the season last week, as they downed Wakulla Christian at home 50-44 on Dec. 6.
Three nights later, on Friday, they lost a close …
State alleges pool contractor ripped off nearly $400K
A 42-year-old Altha man who claimed to have a business installing in-ground residential pools has been charged with defrauding homeowners in Franklin and Gulf counties by taking large deposits and …
Signs pop up warning of election deception in Franklin County
Yard signs have sprouted up around Franklin County warning of possible felony charges that can ensue from so-called “ballot harvesting” by individuals going door-to-door to the homes of …
Wewahitchka downs Franklin County 54-13
Wewahitchka Coach Bobby Johns liked what he saw Friday night in Eastpoint, as his Gators rolled over Franklin County 54-13.
And he was equally pleased that his team would be getting a much-needed …
Theater season features Spohrer comedy, musical
The Panhandle Players parted the curtain Sunday with a tease of the three plays that comprise its upcoming 2022-23 season.
With an adapted Christmas classic, an original play with bat maternity as …