President Donald Trump has approved an emergency declaration for Florida, making federal assistance available to support the state’s response to Hurricane Isaias, FEMA announced.
The mandatory evacuation applies to all barrier islands, Alligator Point, Bald Point, low-lying areas, mobile homes, and RV parks. Officials urge all evacuating residents to leave by Friday morning, Oct. 9.
An undercover operation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission netted 10 people accused of running an illegal fishing operation, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier.
Officials urge you to check on your assigned precinct, sample ballot, and any last-minute changes on your county supervisor of elections website before heading out.
Last summer, residents of Apalachicola reported months of foul-smelling, discolored tap water that left them afraid to drink it — and in some cases unwilling to bathe in it.
Tropical Storm Bertha is impacting marine life down in Franklin County as the St. George Island Sea Turtle Patrol says more than 200 nests were washed away.
Officials say Franklin County is expecting a 5 to 20% chance of tropical storm-sustained winds in the county, and most of the wind will be felt in Apalachicola.
A Franklin County man has been arrested in connection with an animal cruelty case that drew wide concern from the community in recent weeks, Sheriff Smith announced on Wednesday.
A search for a missing diver in Franklin County ended with the recovery of a body late Friday, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill shifting control of Apalachicola’s water system away from the city and into the hands of a newly created independent district.
A water quality advisory has been issued for Carrabelle Beach, Alligator Point Beach and St. George Island due to high levels of bacteria, according to the Florida Department of Health in Franklin County.
Voters in the area to join the Eastpoint Water and Sewer District must approve the boundary change in a Nov. 3, 2026 referendum before it takes effect.
