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Thanks to all who pitched in to rescue turtles
Over the past few weeks we have experienced unseasonably cold temperatures throughout our state. As a result, thousands of sea turtles have been affected along the Panhandle and both coasts in the central and southern areas of Florida. However, most... Full story
The future of the Apalachicola Municipal Library
Year after year, I have always come back to Apalachicola, my family’s home. I feel the call of this small, still-beautiful community, a place where my own identity was, to a great extent, formed. I want to see this town prosper as it did in... Full story
Washington fifth-grader needs your help
Each member of our class is working on a project called “Parade of States.” We are responsible for gathering as much information as we can. I have Florida for my state. If any of your readers would help me out by sending any pictures,... Full story
Commissioners’ librarian choice eases transition
As a volunteer at the Carrabelle branch of the Franklin County Public Library, I would like to thank the Franklin County commissioners for their wisdom in unanimously appointing Tonia Granger to manager of the Carrabelle Library. She works well with... Full story
Nanny state takes humanity out of being human
This is regarding "New rules, more worries," (See Apalachicola Times Dec. 10, 2009) First, the FDA announced it was going to take overreaching steps for a non-problem. Now, the State of Florida is knuckling under efforts to impose costly changes... Full story
Laws govern nursing home discharges and transfers
On behalf of the more than 400 volunteer long-term care ombudsmen statewide who advocate for improved quality of life and care for residents, I am writing to share a concern about a growing trend in Florida's nursing homes, the improper transfer or... Full story
None more deserving to be Carrabelle librarian
None more deserving to be Carrabelle librarian I was so pleased to read in the Dec. 3 Times that our county commissioners voted unanimously to appoint Tonia Granger branch manager for Carrabelle Library. No one is more deserving or more qualified... Full story
Animal cruelty incidents call for creative solution
I read with interest the recent articles involving alleged dog fighting and the attack by two pit bulls on a household pet in Eastpoint. I also found Undersheriff Joel Norred and Director of Animal Control Van Johnson’s response to the most... Full story
Orman House offers delightful Christmas experience
It’s early in the season, but I’ve had a delightful Christmas experience I’d like to share with Times readers. A small group of women with no money or agenda, took a little time and tossed around some holiday ideas…the... Full story
Pit bulls make Eastpoint neighborhood unsafe
I live at 6 Third Street in Eastpoint. On June 23, 2009 I witnessed a pit bull kill, in my yard, one of my precious cats that I’d had for 10 years. The dog had broken loose and jumped over my fence. Animal control came and removed the pit... Full story
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NWS Apalachicola - Heavy Rain Fog/Mist
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Heavy Rain Fog/Mist and 54.0°F
Winds Northeast at 3.5 MPH (3 KT)
Last Update: 2010-02-09 06:20:02
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