Addressing ‘more’ than Florida’s tourism ‘core’
Small rural areas in Florida, like Franklin and Gulf counties, don’t always get the attention they deserve when it comes to fortifying the rich cultural and ecological attractions they …
Broadband expansion proposal sees changes in state legislature
TALLAHASSEE – Lawmakers awaiting federal money scaled back a proposal Tuesday that would help broadband providers expand service to mostly rural, underserved areas.
Sen. Jim Boyd, …
Prom Project returns for third year
A dress, shoes, a corsage, hair and makeup, transportation, a ticket – the costs add up.
In 2017, Yahoo Style’s survey of prom costs across the country found that the average teen in …
Port St. Joe’s new Taco Bell is open for business
On Monday morning, the highly anticipated new Taco Bell in Port St. Joe officially opened its doors to the public.
The Taco Bell is located at the intersection of Highway 98 and Avenue C, near the …
Kaylee Easter wins regional, advances to girls state wrestling tourney
On Saturday, Feb. 19, Wewahitchka High School’s Kaylee Easter became the school’s first ever regional wrestling champion after winning in the 130 pound weight class.
Easter, the team’s senior …
State House to Battle Over Education Proposals
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House could be poised to pass two fiercely debated bills that would place restrictions on how issues about race, gender identity and sexual orientation are taught in …
Mexico Beach Gumbo Cook-Off draws crowd
After Covid-19 stymied the event in 2021, the annual Mexico Beach Gumbo Cook-Off was back on Saturday, drawing thousands of visitors to Parker Park for food, drink, live music and Mardi-Gras-themed …
Gulf County moves forward with dialysis center subsidy without Franklin help
Gulf County is moving forward with their plan to open a new kidney dialysis center on the campus of Ascension Sacred Heart, despite Franklin County’s objection to assisting with the bill.
In …
Port St. Joe man earns Navy’s wings of gold
It takes years of specialized training to become a Navy pilot – classroom instruction, studying, aviation hours, tailhook training, formations.
Dallas Burke has completed all of …
Pioneer Bay aims to expand their redevelopment programs
An office space has been put together in the back right corner of the room behind the Farmacy on Avenue A.
Right now, it’s just a desk, a chair, a few places to put files and a small …