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‘Humility in the face of sacrifice’

2 weeks ago | franklincounty.news | David Adlerstein

On a solemn day of remembrance for America’s fallen servicemen and women, Franklin County added uplifting music to a celebration of duty and sacrifice Memorial Day morning at Veterans Memorial Plaza in Apalachicola.
What is your opinion of second honeymoons?

2 weeks ago | franklincounty.news | Danny Tyree

“Maybe it’s time we got back to the basics of love…of tourism.” (Apologies to Waylon Jennings.)Technically, the phrase “second honeymoon” has not crossed my wife’s lips; but I choose to think of our recent vacation in Gulf Shores, Alabama as a second honeymoon, since that was the site of our original honeymoon 34 years ago. My research shows that quite a few people do unabashedly employ the “second honeymoon” designation for excursions geared toward rekindling the romance.
Jobless picture steady as labor force grows

2 weeks ago | franklincounty.news | David Adlerstein

The jobless rate along the Forgotten Coast was little changed in April, as the labor force expanded and now exceeds one year agoAccording to preliminary data released Friday by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Franklin County’s jobless rate was unchanged at 3.8 percent, while in Gulf, it dropped slightly from 3.6 to 3.5 percent. In Franklin, two workers joined the unemployment line, raising it to 171 as the labor force grew by 44 workers, from 4,419 to 4,463.
Franklin County hoop coach charged with battery

3 weeks ago | franklincounty.news | David Adlerstein

Franklin County boys basketball coach Ray Bailey, who amassed a 80-57 record over the last five seasons, including a trip to the Class 1A Final Four, has been suspended from his job at the school following an incident in the gym that led to his being charged with a misdemeanor count of battery.
Lady Seahawks fall in regional finals

3 weeks ago | franklincounty.news | David Adlerstein

The Lady Seahawks ended their season last week at 18-8, falling on May 13 in Bristol to the Liberty County Lady Bulldogs. The Lady Bulldogs held Franklin County to just three hits, as they managed a 9-0 shutout to advance to the Final Four. Senior Charity Larkin, junior Averie Johnson and sophomore Peyton Jones were the only ones to get a hit off Liberty County junior pitcher Cha’miyah Williams, who struck out four and walked three over seven innings.
Tour of Homes centers on changing Hill neighborhood

3 weeks ago | franklincounty.news | David Adlerstein

The historic structures that comprise the sixth oldest church in Florida will have funds to ensure their maintenance and preservation thanks to another successful Historic Apalachicola Home and Garden Tour earlier this month.
Prescribed burns today in Franklin County

3 weeks ago | franklincounty.news | David Adlerstein

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is conducting a prescribed fire on Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area today, Wednesday, May 14. According to Nathan Kastenholz, FWC’s lead area biologist for wildlife and habitat management, the burn is being conducted in the Apalachicola Bay and its marsh grasses. “Smoke will be visible from the Apalachicola and the surrounding areas due to the nature and large scale of the burn,” he said.
Franklin County Education Banquet moved to Wednesday evening

3 weeks ago | franklincounty.news | David Adlerstein

The Franklin Education Foundation’s sixth annual Education Banquet has been moved to Wednesday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Franklin County School CafetoriumThe banquet will honor the 2024-25 retirees, the Rookies of the Year, the School-Related Employees of the Year and the Teachers of the Year. The banquet is free to honorees, past honorees, school employees, invited guests, school board members and donors. For all others, the cost is $10 each.
Franklin downs St. Joe, faces Liberty for state berth

3 weeks ago | franklincounty.news | David Adlerstein

It came down to some close calls by the umps, and as usual it was a hard-fought game, but in the end, Franklin County edged Port St. Joe 6-5 last week for a chance to down Liberty County in the regional softball championship May 13. At 7 p.m. in Bristol, the second seeded Lady Seahawks (18-7) were set to face the Lady Bulldogs (20-3), a team they split with during the regular season, a 5-4 loss and a 1-0 win, before falling to them 13-2 in the districts.
Education commissioner puts hammer down on four-day school

4 weeks ago | franklincounty.news | David Adlerstein

Following a strongly worded letter from the commissioner of the Florida Department of Education, the Franklin County Schools have said they will not be moving forward with a proposal to implement a four-day school week next fall. On May 9. Superintendent Steve Lanier received a letter from Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. asking that he reconsider the four-day school week.