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Apalachicola city manager resigns

Apalachicola · Apalachicola

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.Read Article

Don’t OK PUDs until Team Franklin does its work

Franklin County, Florida · Franklin County

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…Read Article

We should be treated better by county workers

Franklin County, Florida · Franklin County

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…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

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

Countywide vote needed on PUD ordinance

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This PUD (Planned Unit Development) ordinance before our Franklin County board of commissioners is larger than a few hearings, a few workshops, and the possibility of only three commissioners voting yes to pass it. It needs to be addressed by as many citizens as possible. This will only be fair to all who are afforded a chance to cast a vote one way or the other. No PUDs or Yes to PUDs? There should be a countywide vote. I personally asked Commi…Franklin County, Florida · Franklin County Read Article

‘Humility in the face of sacrifice’

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On hand for the event was country music singer and songwriter Donovan Chapman, who served in the Air Force, for five years with security forces and for six years as a pararescueman. At right is Carrabelle’s Mikel Tuten. [ David Adlerstein | The Times ]Members of the Franklin County High School Cadet Core Color Guard posted the colors. [ David Adlerstein | The Times ] On a solemn day of remembrance for America’s fallen servicemen and women, Frank…Memorial Day · Apalachicola Read Article

FSU pianists to close out Ilse Newell series

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Performing Saturday, June 7 as an add-on to the Ilse Newell Concert Series at Trinity Episcopal Church in Apalachicola are pianists Bang-Shyuan “Ben” Chen and Kwan Yi “Kylie” Ho, both graduate students at the Florida State University College of Music. The two-part program entitled “Narratives in Piano Sonatas” features classical compositions specifically chosen by the performers. Kylie, praised for both technical virtuosity and musicality in he…Apalachicola · Apalachicola Read Article

Quilters lend financial support to libraries

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Hi Y’all, Memorial Day, May 26 is coming up. While we are getting ready for picnics, partying, and all the fun that goes with a holiday, let’s remember the servicemen and women who sacrificed their lives to protect their country, their families, and all of us. Camp Gordon Johnston American Legion Post 82 will be involved in special events on Memorial Day. All are welcome to volunteer for the placing of flags at both cemeteries in Carrabelle, to …Memorial Day · Carrabelle Read Article

Prescribed burns today in Franklin County

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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 bu…Wildfires · Franklin County Read Article

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