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A Hand Up and Partners now expands to Gulf and Franklin County
GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A Hand Up International is teaming up with The Warren Collective expanding to Gulf and Franklin County, and presenting an expansion launch giveaway event. They are hosting a mobile food pantry and are giving away free backpacks with school supplies. “We will also be launching the backpack program in Gulf […]
FL WFO TALLAHASSEE Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO TALLAHASSEE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 18, 2024. ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away. from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL...
Old Ferry Dock Boat Ramp Closing
The Old Ferry Dock boat ramp will be closed effective September 9, 2024 for improvement and renovations. The dock is scheduled to reopen in January 2025. Contact Ms. Kimberly Raffield (850) 653-5779 or Kimberlyr@franklincountyflorida.gov for additional information.
Franklin County deputies arrest two for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Florida - A traffic stop led to the arrest of two individuals for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.During the stop, Deputy Rester discovered Jonathan Gaston Pace, 47, of Franklin County, Florida, was trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl and had possession of paraphernalia. Pace also received a warning citation for exceeding the speed limit. The passenger, Stormie Raine Sizemore-Petty, 22, of Franklin County, Florida, was found in possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl and resisted arrest.Pace has been charged with trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking fentanyl, and possession of paraphernalia. Sizemore-Petty faces charges of possession of methamphetamine, resisting an officer without violence, and possession of fentanyl."A great job was done by Deputy Rester, Deputy Millender, and Deputy Segree," stated the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.For those seeking help with substance abuse, contact Sophia at 850-653-5775.
13-year-old Dies From Cocaine-fentanyl Overdose; Four Suspects Charged in Franklin County Drug Case
A 13-year-old who swallowed cocaine laced with fentanyl died of an overdose in September 2023, prompting a Franklin County grand jury to indict four persons on dozens of criminal charges, Columbus police reported Wednesday. Ema Lilia Loza-De Leon, 57, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, endangering minors, and corrupt activity, according to Columbus police. She […]
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