People & Community
People & Community
A Wakulla County tribute eyes Florida fashions through many periods
By Gina Jordan Wakulla County Historical Society America is in the midst of a year-long series of celebrations for the country’s 250th anniversary. These celebrations ...
People & Community
Jackson County Tourist Development Director selected for Industry Services Committee
By Randall Vuxta Jackson County Commissioners Office / Mary Smith Kelsi Jackson (middle) has served as a member of the Jackson County Tourism Development Council ...
People & Community
The Wakulla County Fire Chief plans to retire next year
By Randall Vuxta Igor / stock.adobe.com Fire Chief Louis Lamarche says he will stay on the job until June of 2027 Wakulla County Fire Chief ...
People & Community
Mexico Beach honors former mayor during GollyWhopper Classic
By Randall Vuxta Randall Vuxta / WFSU Public Media Lee Cathey's team of anglers pose with their plaques as they celebrate catching the largest grouper ...
government
Jackson County residents want answers from Florida Public Utilities
By Randall Vuxta PheelingsMedia / stock.adobe.com Florida Public Utilities customers are opening their statements to find they have been mischarged. Some residents who have contacted ...
People & Community
Gubernatorial candidates visit rural Florida on primary campaign trail
By Randall Vuxta When heading to the polls this November, residents all over Florida will have a chance to select a new Governor. But before ...
People & Community
The Hunt is on! How one egg game has taken over rural Florida
By Randall Vuxta Egg hunters are searching throughout North Florida communities for large plastic eggs. The red, blue and even shark-painted treasure troves are filled ...
Environment
Apalachicola residents clean up and get down at Riverpalooza
By Randall Vuxta Residents walk the streets with trash bags in hand as they fill up a dumpster Saturday during the first half of the ...
People & Community
Wewahitchka residents celebrate ‘liquid gold’ at their tupelo honey festival
By Randall Vuxta Each May the town of Wewahitchka holds a festival celebrating their liquid gold and local beekeepers. The Tupelo Honey Festival has live ...
People & Community
How worm grunting in Sopchoppy became a way of life and a tradition
By Jalen Scott If you hear a rumbling beneath the soil and earthworms start poking out to investigate, you might have just stumbled upon Sopchoppy’s ...
education
Home of the Bulldogs! Bristol’s water tower highlights the community’s school spirit
By Randall Vuxta The Bristol water tower is now emblazoned with a snarling bulldog, Liberty County High School’s mascot. The tower, which was previously unpainted, ...
People & Community
The Stephen C. Smith Regatta the weekend of April 24-26 will also be a memorial to a long-time supporter of the local sailing community
By Tom Flanigan The 53rd Annual Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta happens April 24-26 just off Wakulla County’s Shell Point. This year’s event, benefitting the ...