The Franklin Education Foundation is gearing up for its annual education banquet and are seeking local businesses to help sponsor the event

The Franklin Education Foundation is gearing up for its annual education banquet and are seeking local businesses to help sponsor the event.

The Franklin County Education Foundation raises funds for our students and teachers for classroom supplies, Take Stock in Children Scholarships, teacher mini grants and other opportunities to enhance the educational environment in our schools.

Recently the group provided funds to allow the Franklin County School testing and technology department to purchase 30 new graphing calculators for students to use while taking the SATs and ACTs along with 48 new calculators for 7th and 8th grade math, 50 headphones for test-taking and 30 more with microphones for tests and classroom programs,

Plus, the school will get 50 new iPads for ore-K and 1st grade testing and classroom programs.

Each year, the school district honors teachers and school staff and part of that recognition is the annual banquet hosted by the Franklin Education Foundation.

They also honor retirees for their commitment to educating our Franklin County students.

This year's banquet will be Tuesday, May 13th in the cafetorium of Franklin County School.

Sponsors are needed to help fund the event and any funds raised over the cost of the banquet are used to support programs, projects, and grants to benefit students, teachers, and schools throughout the school year.

In addition to sponsorships from businesses they are looking for gifts to be given to teachers at the event, including gift certificates.

Sponsorship can range from 50 dollars to 2500 dollars and if you make the donation by April 30th, you will be acknowledged prominently on the foundation website and in the banquet program.

You can donate on-line at https://franklineducationfoundationfl.org/

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Florida DEP permit activity for Wakulla County

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF Environmental Protection Bob Martinez Center 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400

Ron DeSantis Governor Alexis A. Lambert Secretary

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Carrabelle will hold its annual Riverfront Festival on Saturday

Carrabelle will hold its annual Riverfront Festival on Saturday.

The popular festival runs from 10 till 6 on Marine Street along the Carrabelle River.

There will be a lot for the kids to do including mini train rides, a kid’s craft area, face painting and bouncy houses.

There will also be performances by local dance groups and cheer squads, along with the TCC dancers and the popular Forgotten Coast dancing witches.

Plus, there is a big car show, and even a quilt show hosted by the Lanark Village wandering Start quilters.

There will be live music throughout the day featuring Kevin Andrew and the Rockulla Performers and the band, Sumpin’ Old & Sumpin’ New, along with DJ Beanie Baby.

The family-oriented festival also includes arts and crafts booths as well as plenty of food.

Admission is free – you can see a full list of the weekend’s activities on-line at https://www.carrabelle.org/event/2025-carrabelle-riverfront-festival/

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If you are heading out to the Carrabelle Riverfront Festival on Saturday, be sure to bring some canned food with you to donate to the Carrabelle food pantry

If you are heading out to the Carrabelle Riverfront Festival on Saturday, be sure to bring some canned food with you to donate to the Carrabelle food pantry.

 

The food pantry is gathering canned foods and dry foods to help less fortunate families in our area.

 

And on Saturday, the Carrabelle police department will help with collections with a “Stuff the Police Truck” food drive.

 

A Carrabelle police department truck will be parked at the Carrabelle IGA on Saturday so you can easily leave your food donations.

 

The food pantry is looking for everything from canned fruits and vegetables to canned meats, breakfast cereal, and dry goods like pasta.

 

Or you can make a financial donation.

 

For only 6 dollars you can purchase one week of meal supplements; a 300-dollar donation pays for a full year of meal supplements.

 

Checks can be made out to the Carrabelle Food Pantry at PO Box 215 in Carrabelle. 

 

The zip code is 32322

 

The Franklin County Food Pantry distributes food on Thursdays from 9 to 11 at the Carrabelle United Methodist Church on Tallahassee Street.

 

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A suspected drug deal in the parking lot of a Bristol gas station was interrupted Tuesday by Liberty County Sheriff Dusty Arnold

A suspected drug deal in the parking lot of a Bristol gas station was interrupted Tuesday by Liberty County Sheriff Dusty Arnold.

 

Just before 1 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, Sheriff Arnold pulled into the Marathon Gas Station in Bristol and parked beside a gray Ford F-150.

 

While he was parked there, he saw the driver of the F-150, later identified as Matthew Johnston Langdale, exit the store and signal to the driver of a gold Chevrolet truck.

 

The second individual, identified as Jefferey Atkins, exited his vehicle carrying a large orange prescription pill bottle and entered Langdale’s truck.

 

Sheriff Arnold observed and recorded the transaction.

 

Atkins was seen counting money while Langdale handled what appeared to be a pill bottle.

 

Atkins then exited the F-150 holding both the cash and the pill bottle.

 

Sheriff Arnold preventing both individuals from fleeing and immediately requested backup which arrived within minutes.

 

A search of Langdale’s vehicle uncovered a white pill bottle containing a significant quantity of pills consistent with oxycodone.

 

Both suspects were taken into custody and are facing numerous drug charges including Trafficking in Oxycodone, Sale of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

 

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Fun things to do in Gulf County and beyond!

At Music, Art & Drama (MAD) Theater Camp, students will spend their morning singing, acting, creating arts and crafts, and learning about sound and lighting. This camp is perfect for children who want to explore the basics of musical theater. Students will learn songs from Annie, Oliver! and Willy Wonka musicals, as well as proper singing technique and vocal warm-up songs and games. They will take acting classes and play improvisational games, while learning short scenes to perform. Then, they will make props, scenery, or themed arts and crafts and will learn about sound and lighting with hands-on opportunities. We will serve a small snack during break time. The camp is designed for all levels of students from those with no experience to those who may have more exposure to theater. At the end of camp on Friday, parents will be invited to see a performance of the songs and scenes that students have learned during the week. Register Grades 3-6 Here! This camp is perfect for children who want to explore the basics of musical theater. Students will learn songs from popular musicals, as well as proper singing technique and vocal warm-up songs and games. They will take acting classes and play improvisational games, while learning short scenes to perform. Then, they will complete art projects with a STEM and learn about sound and lighting with hands-on opportunities. We will serve a small snack during break time. The camp is designed for all levels of students from those with no experience to those who may have more exposure to theater. At the end of camp on Friday, parents will be invited to see a performance of the songs and scenes that students have learned during the week. Register Grades 7-12 Here! 117 Sailors Cove Drive Port Saint Joe, FL 411 Cape San Blas Rd. Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 “The Kitchen”, our food trailer will be open this week during the time the bar is open. http://www.scalloprepublic.com/the-kitchen-menu/ 8066 W Hwy 98, Port Saint Joe, FL We're a lovely dive bar offering your favorite beer, wine, liquors, live entertainment, and karaoke. This week at The Lookout Lounge Community Center  Wednesday Weekly Dart Tournament @7pm Thursday Coed Pool Tournament @7pm AND Karaoke 9-1! Friday LIVE MUSIC and the BEST Karaoke on the Coast! Saturday the BEST Karaoke on the Coast! 105 Good Morning Street, Port Saint Joe, FL Joe Whitmer President/CEO   Gulf County Chamber of Commerce 321B Reid Ave Port St Joe, FL gulfchamber.org 850-227-1223 Office Share This Email   Share This Email   Share This Email

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