Bed tax money pitched to combat flooding
TALLAHASSEE — Despite opposition from the tourism industry, a House committee Monday moved forward with a proposal that would allow counties to spend so-called “bed” tax money on …
Suspension looms for inmate work crews
The warden from Gulf Correctional Institution was the bearer of bad news Tuesday morning to the board of county commissioners.
William “Scott” Payne said the county should prepare for …
County lands boys weightlifting state championship
The last weekend of April is going to be a big lift for Gulf County, both literally and figuratively.
In a joint arrangement between Wewahitchka and Port St. Joe high schools announced last …
Appeals court rejects tractor exemption claim
If you don’t have a driver’s license and are riding a tractor on the roadway, you better make sure it’s just to or from working the fields.
Otherwise, you are liable to be …
Notary services coming to county’s libraries
Thanks to support and funding from the Friends of the Gulf County Public Libraries, a staff member at each branch has been certified as a notary public.
Notary services will be available …
PSJ man given 25 years for child pornography
A 72-year-old Port St. Joe man is headed to 25 years in federal prison following his conviction for producing and possessing child pornography.
Downs was convicted by a federal jury in Pensacola …
Neves Media partners with WMBB to expand local coverage
In a continued commitment to increase the level of local news, sports and interest stories to Gulf, Franklin, Washington and Holmes counties, Neves Media Publishing has partnered with WMBB-TV …
Students of the Week soar at PSJES
This article originally appeared on The Star: Students of the Week soar at PSJES
Staten Island Ferry a welcome arrival
When thousands of New Yorkers travel to and fro between Manhattan and Staten Island in the years ahead, they won’t be thinking about Port St. Joe.
But they’ll be standing on metal …
School millage referendum wins big
Based on an overwhelming show of support from county voters, Gulf County school district's one-mill property tax will be in place for four more years..
With nearly 80 percent support at …