Volunteers put up new house for family four years after Hurricane Michael
Lashon Turner hasn’t put up her Christmas lights for years. But this year, she’s already planning her holiday display.
“I just couldn’t bring myself to do it,” she …
How to help communities impacted by Hurricane Ian
Hurricane made landfall in southwest Florida as a strong category 4 hurricane on Wednesday afterneen, carving a path through the state and leaving behind devastating flooding and damages.
Rescue …
Wewahitchka High School celebrates homecoming
Downtown Wewahitchka was filled with school spirit on Friday afternoon as crowds of onlookers gathered in their best red and white to cheer on the Gators ahead of their homecoming game against …
UPDATE: Brush fire near Wewahitchka reported contained
According to the Florida Fire Service, a brush fire has been reported near 297 Ike Steele Road, off of Highway 22 near Wewahitchka.
At this time, the size and containment of the fire is not …
Gulf County passes largest ever budget for 2022-23 fiscal year
Gulf County commissioners unanimously approved the budget for the upcoming fiscal year Monday that will see a drop in the millage rate for the third year in a row.
The county’s aggregate …
City, county meet to hash out ESAD sewer buy
Months of negotiations over a financial agreement between the city of Port St. Joe and Gulf County have stalled considerably over the past several months as disagreements over contractual details and …
Gulf District Schools, Gulf Coast State College to close for Hurricane Ian
Both Gulf District Schools and Gulf Coast State College announced that their local campuses would be closing later this week in anticipation of expected inclement weather associated with Hurricane …
Florida Penninsula braces for impact from Hurricane Ian
Gulf County officials have been keeping their eyes on Hurricane Ian, the first major hurricane to impact the United States this year.
And although it has become increasingly unlikely that …
Community celebrates PortOberfest at City Hall Park
There was a long line for bratwursts and beer at the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce’s PortOberfest celebration on September 24 as members of the community came out to enjoy the sunny weather …
UPDATE: Hurricane Ian forms south of Cuba
Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Sunday as it continues to make a projected path toward Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Forecast models have …