Ascension Sacred Heart brings in new CT scanner
Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf unveiled their new computed tomography scanner on Tuesday, which the hospitals says will help improve the heath care provider’s diagnostic capabilities.
The machine, …
Citrus crop forecast continues to sour
Florida’s struggling citrus industry continues to see a decline in the crop for the current growing season, with the harvest on track for the lowest yield since before World War II.
With the …
Gulf District Schools finalize 2022-23 academic calendar
The Gulf District Schools School Board finalized the calendar for the 2022-23 academic year at their April 4 meeting.
The first day of school will be August 10, and the last day of school will be …
Brandes pushes property insurance special session
Sen. Jeff Brandes, a St. Petersburg Republican who has argued for taking aggressive action to deal with Florida’s property-insurance problems, intends to pursue polling lawmakers about holding …
Florida Teacher of the Year visits Gulf District Schools
Gulf District Schools enjoyed a visit from 2022 Florida Teacher of the Year Sarah Ann Painter on March 29 as Painter made her way through school districts across the state.
Painter first visited …
St. Joe commissioner receives Home Rule Hero award
Port St. Joe City Commissioner David Ashbrook was recently recognized with a Florida League of Cities’ 2022 Home Rule Hero award.
The award recognizes municipal government officials’ …
Insurance off the table for April special session
Fixes for Florida’s troubled property-insurance system aren’t likely to be added to a special legislative session this month on congressional redistricting.
House Speaker Chris Sprowls, …
Gardeners learn of the resilience of bees
At the recent meetings of the Port St. Joe Garden Club, Tiffany Howell spoke about the different honeys produced in the Florida Panhandle. Then she related how, after Hurricane Michael tore through …
Gulf County Supervisor to oversee Wewa commission elections
Wewahitchka city commissioners voted March 24 to allow Gulf County Supervisor of Elections John Hanlon’s office to conduct their upcoming city elections for the first time since …
Florida Department of Law Enforcement commissioner stepping down
The head of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is stepping down after 38 years with the agency.
Commissioner Rick Swearingen advised members of the agency on Friday he will leave the post …