Johnson remembered as a ‘pillar of the community’
Former Port St. Joe City Commissioner James Gregory “Greg” Johnson, 75, passed away on Feb. 13 with his family by his side.
Known for being a dedicated member of the community, Johnson …
Gulf County hosts Blacks in Wax exhibit, celebrates Black History Month
In the early 1980s, Joanne Martin and her husband Elmer Martin had just launched the nation’s only wax museum dedicated to the preservation of African American history.
It was hard …
South Gulf Fire Rescue trains with blitz line technology
The South Gulf Fire Rescue volunteers gathered around the conference table to inspect the apparatus.
It was about two and a half feet long and heavy, weighing 30, maybe …
Florida’s only fully wheelchair-accessible park reopens on Cape San Blas
On Jan. 28, with a gathered crowd, the ribbon for Rish Park was cut, and for the first time in three years, the state’s only fully-handicap-accessible park was open.
The park, which was …
Shoaf’s bed tax bill modified by House committee processes
Five weeks into the 2022 legislative session, State Rep. Jason Shoaf’s tourism tax bill…
Years after storm, Gulf County communities still grapple with housing insecurity
Rainy nights were never good nights in the tent. In a thunderstorm, water would drip through the seams, and after a few hours, the nylon walls themselves would become heavy and saturated.
There …
State awards $9 million for Gulf County roads, stormwater improvements
On Jan. 31, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the award of grants totalling more than $404 million for 113 environmental projects statewide as part of the second wave of the state’s Resilient Florida …
Buffer Preserve celebrates St. Joseph Bay
The parking lot at the St. Joseph Bay Buffer Preserve was full, and volunteers had to keep track of who was coming and going to direct visitors into an open spot.
After a smaller than normal crowd…
District honors three students for academic achievements
Three Gulf District Schools students received recognition for academic achievements during the district’s Feb. 1 school board meeting.
Luke Lentz, a junior from Port St. Joe High School, was …
Port St. Joe woman wins $1 million from Florida Lottery
A Port St. Joe woman won a million dollars in a Florida lottery scratch-off game, according to a release from the Florida Lottery on Wednesday.
Joanna Causey, 53, claimed a $1 million …