Recreational snapper season begins this Friday
Florida’s recreational red snapper season will open this Friday, June 17 and run consecutively through July 31.
Weitzel named Star’s editor
Wendy Weitzel has been named the new editor of the Port St. Joe Star.
Weitzel joined the Star as a journalist in August 2021 and also serves as digital editor for the Star’s parent company, …
Single vehicle accident in Beacon Hill results in fatality
Gulf County Sheriff’s Department deputies were on the scene a single vehicle accident at U.S. 98 and Cowries Street in Beacon Hill on Friday.
According to a release from GCSO, the accident …
Beaches Fire Department rescues stranded boaters from St. Joseph Bay
The Beaches Fire Department’s water rescue team resonded to a sinking boat near the Highland View Bridge on Thursday afternoon, according to Gulf County Emergency Management director Matt …
At least three unlocked vehicles burglarized on St. Joe Beach
At least three vehicles were burglarized Tuesday on St. Joe Beach, according to a release from the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office.
A total of four burglaries have been reported in the past …
Two Port St. Joe men sentenced in federal meth distribution cases
TALLAHASSEE – Two Port St. Joe men were sentenced by the United States District Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida in a federal conspiracy to distribute …
‘Oceans of Possibilities’ to kick off at Gulf County libraries June 7
Gulf County’s public libraries are preparing to host a series of ocean-themed summer events, kicking off this Tuesday, June 7.
The program, which features events for children ages 2 to 5 and 6 to …
Senior Citizens Association to host dementia education event
On Wednesday, June 8, the Gulf County Senior Citizens Association will be hosting an education and support event designed for the caregivers of those with Dementia.
The event, which will be held …
FWC offering license-free fishing events in June
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will allow residents and visitors alike…
Infant remains discovered at the Wewa Burger King construction site
The Gulf County Sheriff’s Office received a call today, at approximately 2:47 p.m., about the discovery of possible human remains at a construction site in Wewahitchka near the intersection of …