Local athletes prepare for Junior Olympics competition
Port St. Joe track coach Keion McNair hopes that this year’s AAU Junior Olympics games has a much different outcome than last year’s event.On July 26, 2021, a van hurtling at an estimated …
Affordable housing discussions resurface in Gulf County
Construction for a new affordable housing complex just north of Port St. Joe could begin as soon as this fall, according to County Administrator Michael Hammond at the Board of County …
Wewa Ponytails are Dixie Youth state champs
The 12U Wewahitchka Ponytails Dixie Youth softball team was supposed to play their state championship game on Monday, but amidst heavy thunderstorms, they were forced to wait a few extra …
Tiger Sharks salute successful baseball season
Although the school year ended nearly two months ago, the Port St. Joe High School cafeteria buzzed with activity on Tuesday night, July 12, as the baseball team met for their awards …
Fire departments see new volunteers, but need persists
The Gulf County Beaches Fire Department has been losing volunteers since the hurricane, according to Assistant Fire Chief Bobby Plair.
At one point, after news that the department’s …
Gulf District Schools gains a letter grade
After a two year hiatus, Gulf District Schools were once again tested on the state’s school grading scale, and they came out ahead.
The school district received an overall B grade for 2022, …
Sea turtle patrol volunteers see large number of nests in 2022
It was hard to read the measuring tape in the early morning light. The sun hadn’t quite risen above the horizon and Jessica Swindall had to squint to make sure she took the measurement …
Winfield Construction to build UAV Corp’s new hangar
UAV Corp awarded Winfield Construction a contract for the build of the company’s new “Lighter Than Air” drone hangar. Final Plans for the hangar and site for building permits are …
Boil water notice issued for portions of Wewahitchka
A precautionary boil water notice has been issued by the City of Wewahitchka for businesses and residences on Highway 71 between Reid Avenue and Jehu Road due to scheduled maintenance.
It is …
MBARA prepares for annual Kingfish Tournament
The Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association’s annual Kingfish Tournament will be happening a little earlier this year than in years past.
This year’s tournament will be held during …