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Author: Wendy Weitzel

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Fourth of July fireworks displays burn a hole in county’s pocket

ByWendy Weitzel June 23, 2022January 12, 2023

Amidst supply chain shortages and shipping delays, the rising cost of fireworks is burning a bigger hole in the county’s pocket than ever before.

The cost of this year’s Fourth of July …

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Do skunk apes abound in the Panhandle?
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Do skunk apes abound in the Panhandle?

ByWendy Weitzel June 23, 2022June 19, 2023

If you want to see a skunk ape, you have to prepare for more than just a strenuous hike into some of the world’s most remote areas, says local cryptid hunter Connor Flynn.

Of course, you …

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St. Joe steps up to help host mock Navy SEAL training for youths

ByWendy Weitzel June 23, 2022January 12, 2023

A 500 yard swim, 50 push-ups, 50 curl ups, 10 pull-ups and a 1.5 mile run – all with a heat index well over 100 degrees.

The cadets completed their physical entrance exams at the St. Joseph …

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In county commission races, one seat highly contested, other goes unopposed

ByWendy Weitzel June 23, 2022January 12, 2023

Two Gulf County commissioners were up for reelection this year, but only one will be facing opposition on the November ballot.

Ward McDaniel, a Wewahitchka Republican currently representing the …

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Community hosts largest Juneteenth celebration to date

ByWendy Weitzel June 19, 2022January 12, 2023

A large and joyful crowd turned out Saturday in the Washington High School Gym for what organizers said was Port St. Joe’s largest Juneteenth celebration to date.

The air conditioning, which …

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Amidst lawsuit, generator for Wewa firehouse remains unpaid for

ByWendy Weitzel June 15, 2022January 12, 2023

Months after the contract between Winterfell Construction Inc. and the City of Wewahitchka for construction of the city’s new firehouse was terminated, the final payment on a generator for the …

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Wewa Historical Group dives into saw mill’s history

ByWendy Weitzel June 13, 2022January 12, 2023

Domino Demunck has always known that the remains of the old saw and grist mill sat in the stone mill creek just a bit off the road.

“Everybody’s always known it was here,” he …

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Community gathers for 10th annual Taunton Family Festival

ByWendy Weitzel June 12, 2022January 12, 2023

As Abigail Taunton looked around at all the friends, family and community members gathered on the children’s home’s property, she couldn’t help but be glad to see such a …

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Local professionals participate in ‘Pushin P’ program for youth

ByWendy Weitzel June 11, 2022January 12, 2023

More than 60 children participated in the Pushing P (rogress) program at the Washington High School Gymnasium on Saturday.

A good turnout for the event’s inaugural year – organizer …

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Dune restoration begins on St. Joe Beach

ByWendy Weitzel June 9, 2022January 12, 2023

Gulf County’s beach dune restoration project began its second phase last week, tackling the stretch of beach from the County line through St. Joe Beach.

Clayton Smallwood, the county’s …

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