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Multiple People Killed In 'Horrifying' U.S. Highway Crash

Apalachicola · Apalachicola

Multiple People Killed In 'Horrifying' U.S. Highway Crash

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The Top 5 Regions With The Most Shark Attacks In The USA (1:39) Multiple people are dead and others are injured following a "horrifying" late night crash on a U.S. highway.Two SUVS reportedly collided with each other on U.S. 98 in Florida. The accident reportedly happened on a bridge between Eastpoint and Apalachicola. Both drivers of the SUVS were reportedly pronounced dead on the scene.The crash reportedly happened at midnight over the weekend…See the Story

Mullet toss on the island Saturday

Franklin County, Florida · Franklin County

Mullet toss on the island Saturday

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[Opinion] Lots of choices to be made with PUDs

Opinion · Apalachicola

[Opinion] Lots of choices to be made with PUDs

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Yikes….Friday the 13th Tomorrow is the deadline to either call or email all of the commissioners and vocalize your opinion about the PUDs. On Friday, June 13 at 6 p.m. at the Apalachicola Courthouse Annex, the commissioners will be debating adopting the planned urban development (PUD) ordinance. Positives: More tax money Negatives: Traffic, higher density problems, lack of infrastructure, not enough school space, teachers, bus drivers, or af…Read Article

Franklin County awards scholarships

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At Franklin County High School’s May 27 senior recognition night, individuals, organizations and colleges gave out more than $280,000 in scholarships to deserving seniors among the 74 members of the Class of 2025. The following is a list of the scholarships, the presenter and the recipients: Apalachicola Legion Post #106 (Chris Anderson and Myrtis Wynn): Two $500 awards to Jaden Hatfield and Jasmine Gray Apalachicola Legion Post #106 Exceptional…Franklin County, Florida · Franklin County See the Story

Johnson steps down as Seahawk skipper

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Brock Johnson has decided to step down as head coach of the Franklin County Seahawks varsity baseball team. Superintendent Steve Lanier said he was informed June 4 of Johnson’s decision, which he said was for personal reasons. “He has to do what’s best for himself,” said Lanier. “I appreciate his effort and hard work. He put a lot of hours into making our program good.” After an 11-12 season last year, Johnson took the team to a 16-10 record thi…Franklin County, Florida · Franklin County Read Article

FWC outlines limited reopening of Apalachicola Bay

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With a nearly five-year moratorium on harvesting wild-caught oysters in Apalachicola Bay expected to expire at year’s end, state regulators earlier this month unveiled outlines of a regulatory plan they plan to propose to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in August. The enthusiasm from the large audience at the Chapman Auditorium June 3 was not exactly breathtaking. While Franklin County commissioners, led by Chairman Ricky J…Apalachicola · Apalachicola Read Article

Apalachicola city manager resigns

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Michael Brillhart accepted a position that he says represents a better professional fit for his background and experience, according to a letter he sent to the Apalachicola City Commission.Apalachicola · Apalachicola Read Article

Don’t OK PUDs until Team Franklin does its work

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County officials are not being transparent with us on PUDs (Planned Unit Development) and workforce housing issues. For over a year, Franklin County residents have been told by county commissioners and the county attorney that we “need” PUDs in Franklin County. We have had P&Z meetings where the board has pushed back on that need until recently. when everyone suddenly changed their mind and voted unanimously on May 13 to recommend PUDs. I’ve be…Franklin County, Florida · Franklin County Read Article

We should be treated better by county workers

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I’ve lived in Franklin County for 13 years, I am a Florida native born in Tampa. I lost my drivers license, which had not expired. I replaced my license because I was no longer required to wear glasses. My old license was cut across the right corner by the people at the Apalachicola courthouse when I was issued a new license. I went to the Apalachicola courthouse to get a new drivers license printed off. There were three women sitting behind th…Franklin County, Florida · Franklin County Read Article

Apalachicola city manager to step down

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After less than four months on the job, Michael Brillhart. Apalachicola’s newly hired city manager, has announced he plans to step down, effective July 3. “I have recently accepted a position that represents a better professional fit for my background and experience,” he wrote in a June 3 letter to city commissioners. “It has been an honor to work with you and city staff over the last two months,” Brillhart wrote. “There are some critical and un…Apalachicola · Apalachicola Read Article

Seahawks urged ‘to live fully in the now’

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Salutatorian Dexton teat delivers his address. [ David Adlerstein | The Times ]Savannah Odom hugs her parents Samanatha and James. [ David Adlerstein | The Times ]Adriana Patricia Manuel Andres is tearful as she presents her family with peonies. [ David Adlerstein | The Times ]A mom hugs her child tightly. [ David Adlerstein | The Times ] With 74 members of the Class of 2025, one of the largest on record, and 29 of them having attended their ent…Eastpoint · Eastpoint Read Article

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