FWC OKs plan to address vessels before they’re derelict
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has addressed the challenge of removing derelict vessels from Florida waters, which can involve a costly process of locating the …
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 …
Solomon appointed to Visit Florida board
John Solomon, director of the Franklin County Tourist Development Council and executive director of the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, has been named to the 2022-23 Visit Florida board of …
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 …
PCPD searching for missing teen
The Panama City Police Department is asking the public’s assistance in locating a missing teenager that was last seen July 3rd .
Fourteen-year-old Briana Jefferson was last seen leaving the …
Coach McNair honored in scholarship essay
The Corrine Costin Gibson Memorial Public Library in Port St. Joe awarded a $4,000 scholarship to Madelyn Gortemoller, a recent graduate from Port St. Joe High School, following an essay competition …