Franklin County

Elder Care Community Council leaders say the need for its services has been steadily growing since the organization's inception.

Highway 98 is a vital artery running through the heart of Franklin County. But portions of the road are only a few feet away from the sea, leaving it vulnerable to daily erosion and tidal surge from hurricanes. Parts of it have been washed out in past storms. Now, leaders are looking to a new solution: nature.

Every year, hurricanes and coastal erosion threaten the 12-mile stretch of highway between Carrabelle and Eastpoint. The road is a designated hurricane evacuation route, and already millions of dollars have been spent trying to protect it. But a new effort relies on a unique solution: Nature. Instead of more concrete rubble and seawalls, the Apalachee Regional Planning Council (ARPC) will oversee a 20-acre reef installation near the shore.

For the rural community of Franklin County, not having inmate labor is putting a strain on resources. Due to the Coronavirus, the Florida Department of Corrections is limiting how many inmate work squads can go outside.

Florida’s panhandle beaches are shutting down. Tourist-heavy Okaloosa, Walton and Bay County Beaches are closed. Now, Franklin and Wakulla are too. The…

Coastal communities are trying to get back on their feet. In rural areas, neighbors are helping neighbors and businesses are pitching in. WFSU’s Ryan…

The last day to harvest bay scallops for the year in certain areas of the state is Monday. On Tuesday, the state waters from Franklin County through…

Their last rabies cases may have been two years ago, but Franklin and Gulf County health officials still want area residents to keep their distance from…

On the heels of a local law enforcement officer receiving two snake bites, Franklin County officials are alerting residents to keep their distance from…

Labor Day is the last day to participate in the Lionfish Challenge. Lionfish harvesters have until Monday to participate in a tournament aimed at ridding…