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Sherriff's office launches drug crackdown
Last week the Franklin County Sheriff's Office Narcotic Taskforce has arrested 20 local individuals on 26 charges of sale of a controlled substance within 1000' of a church or public housing unit, trafficking ...
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Road plan irks citizens
On Nov. 27, the board of the Northwest Florida Transportation Corridor Authority met at the courthouse in Apalachicola to hear public comment on the proposed evacuation route to be constructed north of US 98.
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Holy Family revival
The 80-year-old Holy Family Center in Apalachicola, long the focal point of Roman Catholic outreach to the African-American community, will be revived as a senior/community center beginning next year, thanks to ...
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Apalachicola State Bank opens temporary office
Apalachicola State Bank has opened a temporary office in a portable facility on Commerce Street across from the bank's parking lot.
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Mixon charged with mischief, grand theft
Joseph Lee Mixon was arrested Thursday and charged with three felonies in connection with slamming a seafood truck into the Apalachicola State Bank branch in downtown Apalachicola in the early morning hours of ...
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Artemis artist Pais documents doors of Apalachicola
Local gallery owner Hollis Vail has joined forces with plein air artist, Annie Pais to create a record of some of the city's most distinctive and welcoming architectural features.
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News & Notes
SPECIAL EVENTS Tour of Homes is coming up The Tallahassee Symphony Society holds its 16th Annual 'Homes for the Holidays' Tour of Homes on Dec.
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Climb to the top of St. George lighthouse this weekend
Lace up your sneakers. They've put the St. George Island Lighthouse together again, and visitors can climb to the top of the Franklin County icon.
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Man Facing Charges after Crashing into Historic Bank
A man who crashed into a historic bank is now facing charges. According to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office website, Joseph Mixon, 43, was arrested last week and charged with two counts of criminal mischief ...
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Man arrested for Apalachicola Bank Fire
Police now believe they know why the Apalachicola state bank was destroyed when a large truck rammed into it in the early morning hours of November 15th.
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are You Smarter Than a Psje Dolphin? - Psjes News
Week # 5 Answers are: What is polyester made of? Synthesized polymers How long is the tongue of a mouse? It depends on the size of the mouse What is the square root of Pi? 1.772454 How many hours of sleep does ...
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Apalachicola Wins Grant for New Senior Center
Governor Charlie Crist on Friday announced $10 million in grants to repair and maintain 19 senior centers around the state, including funds for construction of new senior centers in Miami , Gainesville and ...
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Apalachicola State Bank to rebuild historic structure
As Apalachicola State Bank officials assess the damage and begin planning to rebuild the Apalachicola branch office severely damaged in a fiery vehicle crash last week, bank officials say they'd like the ...
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Mixon no stranger to violent behavior
Joseph Mixon, the driver of the truck that triggered Saturday morning's stunning fire, checked himself out of a Panama City hospital Sunday afternoon and returned to his home in Apalachicola.
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$10M in grants announced for Fla. senior centers
Gov. Charlie Crist has announced $10 million in grants for senior centers across the state.
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Reappraisals force half-million dollars in county spending cuts
County government will face about half-million dollars in budget cuts as the county's latest combined property valuation has dropped by about $142 million.
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Hospice hosts remembrance services in county
Big Bend Hospice and the Franklin Advisory Council, Apalachicola, will host a Service of Remembrance on Sunday, Nov.
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Gulf - Franklin Center graduates ESOL students
On Nov. 10, Gulf-Franklin Center proudly hosted a graduation ceremony for a group of special students.
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Card of Thanks - Apalachicola State Bank
I wish to express our sincere thanks to the members of the community that showed such kindness during our recent fire.
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Sign-up for county Christmas Toy Connection begins
In the past, the Catholic Sisters at the Martin House have coordinated the "Franklin County Christmas Toy Connection" which includes all of Franklin County.
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