Gulf County tax roll continues to grow
Dennis Barfield has been working at the Gulf County Property Appraiser’s Office since about 2010.
The growth in this year’s tax rolls, he said, has been exceptional.
“Our …
Senior citizens gather for big birthday bash
There were several different kinds of birthday cake laid out at the Gulf County Senior Citizens Association’s Port St. Joe center on Thursday – chocolate, vanilla, lemon, cookie …
Gulf County TDC to host song contest for marketing materials
The Gulf County Tourist Development Council is hosting a first-of-its-kind song contest to promote Gulf County tourism.
The contest, which opens August 1, is free and open to the first 50 …
Wewahitchka Burger King to hold grand opening June 29
Four days into a successful soft opening, the employees at Wewhitchka’s new Burger King are preparing to host a grand opening for the restaurant on Wednesday, June 29.
“We invite the community to …
Stone Mill Creek Fire Department responds to stove fire
The Stone Mill Creek Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential fire at 184 Quails Den Dr. in Stone Mill Creek on Friday afternoon.
The fire was reported extinguished shortly after 1:30 …
Health Department to offer free HIV testing Monday
Free HIV testing will be provided in the mobile medical unit at the Gulf County Health Department in Port St. Joe on Monday, June 27 from 10a.m. to 2 p .m. EDT, according to a release from the …
Fourth of July fireworks displays burn a hole in county’s pocket
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 …
Do skunk apes abound in the Panhandle?
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 …
St. Joe steps up to help host mock Navy SEAL training for youths
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 …
In county commission races, one seat highly contested, other goes unopposed
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 …