Jalen Scott

The act of worm grunting is a technique that involves rubbing a metal poll on a piece of carved wood. This sound sends vibrations through the ground and causes earthworms to surface—hence the name worm grunting. Those worms were then traditionally collected and sold as bait to local fishermen.

The center is part of the 1,200-acre park built on the site of the former Dozier School for Boys in Marianna.

More fresh water should soon start flowing into the swamps throughout the Apalachicola River's flood plain. That's thanks to a project by the Apalachicola Riverkeeper to reopen three clogged sloughs.

Florida A&M University has hired Quinn Gray Senior to be the new head football coach and John F. Davis to be the school's new Athletic Director and Vice President.

A new hire is expected soon after Florida A&M University fired its head football coach Monday. James Colzie III, finished the season 5-7. In his tenure as head coach, Colzie finished 12-12 overall.

Property Appraiser Shawna Beach recently offered assistance to her county's legislative delegation as the Florida House is weighing various options for property tax relief.

Local leaders recently asked the Franklin County legislative delegation for money to help with renovations.