Weitzel named Star’s editor
Wendy Weitzel has been named the new editor of the Port St. Joe Star.
Weitzel joined the Star as a journalist in August 2021 and also serves as digital editor for the Star’s parent company, …
Single vehicle accident in Beacon Hill results in fatality
Gulf County Sheriff’s Department deputies were on the scene a single vehicle accident at U.S. 98 and Cowries Street in Beacon Hill on Friday.
According to a release from GCSO, the accident …
Beaches Fire Department rescues stranded boaters from St. Joseph Bay
The Beaches Fire Department’s water rescue team resonded to a sinking boat near the Highland View Bridge on Thursday afternoon, according to Gulf County Emergency Management director Matt …
Dune restoration begins on St. Joe Beach
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 …
Amidst active wildfire season, new brush truck arrives in Dalkeith
At the May 19, 2021 Board of County Commissioners meeting, Gulf County Emergency Management Director Matt Herring secured the board’s approval to send out a special bid for the Dalkeith …
DeSantis passes 2022-23 state budget
On June 2, Gov. Ron DeSantis passed the state’s $109.9 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
It. includes more than $40 billion in federal funding and a record $1.24 billion in tax …
At least three unlocked vehicles burglarized on St. Joe Beach
At least three vehicles were burglarized Tuesday on St. Joe Beach, according to a release from the Gulf County Sheriff’s Office.
A total of four burglaries have been reported in the past …
Two Port St. Joe men sentenced in federal meth distribution cases
TALLAHASSEE – Two Port St. Joe men were sentenced by the United States District Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida in a federal conspiracy to distribute …
‘Oceans of Possibilities’ to kick off at Gulf County libraries June 7
Gulf County’s public libraries are preparing to host a series of ocean-themed summer events, kicking off this Tuesday, June 7.
The program, which features events for children ages 2 to 5 and 6 to …
Senior Citizens Association to host dementia education event
On Wednesday, June 8, the Gulf County Senior Citizens Association will be hosting an education and support event designed for the caregivers of those with Dementia.
The event, which will be held …