Pumpkin carving and chili nights
“Pumpkins, in October, as fat as the full moon, they sit on our doorstep at night and glow.” – Richelle E. Goodrich, author
Long ago in Ireland, people carved scary faces in …
Ausley, Senate Democrats stop in Gulf County during bus tour of North Florida
As the big blue bus pulled into North Port St. Joe, locals couldn’t help but stop and stare. It looked particularly large on the narrow streets, where the bus driver had to be tactful about …
Signs pop up warning of election deception in Franklin County
Yard signs have sprouted up around Franklin County warning of possible felony charges that can ensue from so-called “ballot harvesting” by individuals going door-to-door to the homes of …
Early voting to open Saturday
Early voting for the 2022 general elections opens on Saturday, October 29 in Florida. It will run through Saturday, November 5.
Voting will take place from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. ET on between those …
Florida Forest Service responds to five acre fire in Stone Mill Creek
The Florida Forest Service reported responding to a brush fire in the Stone Mill Creek area on Tuesday afternoon.
At this time, the fire, which is located off of Sassafras Road, is reported to be …
Tensions mount over proposed LNG plant
Community tensions regarding the potential construction of a liquified natural gas plant in Port St. Joe were on full display at the city’s regular session meeting on October 18.
There, …
Blast on the Bay brings Nashville sound to Gulf County
The Blast on the Bay Songwriters Festival celebrated record ticket sales for its 12th year of performances last weekend.
The event featured performances by three dozen songwriters at various …
Tiger Sharks earn win against South Walton
Facing what head coach Tanner Jones described as “the grittiest team we’ve faced all year,” Port St. Joe emerged with a 20-10 win over South Walton this past Friday, October 21, …
Camp for children with cancer prepares for 14th year in Gulf County
Melinda Mayton can remember driving into Windmark Beach for the first time — the neat rows of houses and clean landscaping immediately bringing her a sense of calmness.
“I’ve been a …
Gulf County runners compete at district meet
More than 200 runners converged on Sam Adkins Park in Blountstown Thursday morning, October 20, for the FHSAA 1A District 1 cross country meet. Thirteen girls teams and 14 boys teams …