UPDATE: Brush fire near Wewahitchka reported contained
According to the Florida Fire Service, a brush fire has been reported near 297 Ike Steele Road, off of Highway 22 near Wewahitchka.
At this time, the size and containment of the fire is not …
Gulf District Schools, Gulf Coast State College to close for Hurricane Ian
Both Gulf District Schools and Gulf Coast State College announced that their local campuses would be closing later this week in anticipation of expected inclement weather associated with Hurricane …
UPDATE: Hurricane Ian forms south of Cuba
Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Sunday as it continues to make a projected path toward Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Forecast models have …
Free Medicare Health Plans Education Events to be held at county libraries
Free educational events covering Medicare Health Plans will be offered at both public libraries in Gulf County in the coming days.
The classes, taught be Ken Searcy, title, aim to help teach …
Tropical Storm Ian forms, tracks for Florida impacts as a hurricane
Tropical depression 9 strengthened into a Tropical Storm named Ian Friday night.
Nothing has changed in the forecast the center is still forecast to move to the west then northwest and eventually …
Tropical wave could be Gulf hurricane next week
A strong tropical wave in the central Atlantic is forecast to strengthen as it moves into the Caribbean. Forecast models place it in the Gulf of Mexico by the early next week.
A tropical wave …
Gulf County family to receive new home four years after Michael
The winds from Michael tore off a good portion of the shingles, destroyed the back porch, damaged the front porch and blew out windows.
Now, the house has multiple points of water entry. According …
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 …
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, …
Buffer Preserve welcomes two new employees
Years of experience will be utilized at the St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve as two new employees are added to the staff.
According to Dylan Shoemaker, the Buffer Preserve’s manager, the new …