Gulf County sees high voter turnout in 2022
In 2022, Gulf County saw its highest voter turnout in a midterm election since at least 2007 (when records began to be digitized), even with turnout statewide being lower than expected.
About 61.7 …
Sheriff’s Office begins collecting toys, funds for holiday toy drive
The Gulf County Sheriff’s Office is starting their toy drive for the holidays a little early this year.
With inflation on the rise and housing costs still high, Sheriff Mike Harrison said he …
Port St. Joe soccer teams open challenging season
As reported in a previous story, Port St. Joe boys head coach Brian Burkett expected this to be “one of the most challenging seasons” that the Tiger Sharks had ever had, and the early …
Port St. Joe programs honors veterans
The John C. Gainous VFW Post 10069’s Veterans Day program was moved indoors with cloudy skies still looming from Tropical Storm Nicole. A guest speaker canceled their appearance, and with …
A Southern twist of savory soups
“Only the pure in heart can make good soup,” Ludwig Van Beethoven is quoted as having said. I’m not sure whether that’s true or not, but I do believe that good soup is a heartening delight that is …
Wewahitchka sends demand letter to firehouse bonding company
It’s been almost a year since Wewahitchka first began taking steps to sever ties with Winterfell Construction Inc., the former contractor for the city’s new firehouse whom the city …
Best in class
Gulf District Schools is honoring their school-level winners in their annual Teacher of the Year competition ahead of their announcement of this year’s overall winner.
The four nominees for …
Gulf County schools to close Thursday, Friday
Gulf District Schools announced the closure of all public schools in the county for Thursday, November 10 and Friday, November 11 due to the uncertainty associated with the approaching Tropical Storm …
Developer achieves land use change for planned large-scale housing project north of Overstreet
The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a large-scale map amendment that would allow for the eventual construction of a housing development in the Overstreet area at their …
Traylor takes back District 2
The Gulf County Board of County Commissioners is going to look a little different come the end of the month, with its longest-serving current member leaving office and a familiar face returning to …