County News

October 25, 2024

Alligator Point, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Franklin County (DOH-Franklin) is lifting the advisory for high bacterial levels at the following location:

Alligator Point

Tests completed indicate that the water quality at Alligator Point shows an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria established by state guidelines. Test results are available at Florida Health.gov/HealthyBeaches.

For more information, call 850-653-2111 or Franklin.FloridaHealth.gov.

Contact:

Jonnie Claeys

Jonnie.Claeys@flhealth.gov

850-653-2111

October 15, 2024

St. George Island, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Franklin County (DOH-Franklin is lifting the advisory for high bacterial levels the following location:

St. George Island

Tests completed on Monday, October 14, 2024, indicate that the water quality at St. George Island shows an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria established by state guidelines. Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.

For more information, call 850-653-2111 or Franklin.FloridaHealth.gov .

Contact:

DT Simmons Deanna.Simmons@flhealth.gov

850-653-2111

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October 11, 2024

Franklin County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Franklin County (DOH-Franklin) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:

Alligator Point and St. George Island

Tests completed on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, indicate that the water quality at Alligator Point and St. George Island does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.

DOH-Franklin advises against any water-related activities at this location due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.

This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level. Test results are available at FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches.

For more information, call 850-653-2111 or Franklin.FloridaHealth.gov.

Contact:

DT Simmons
Deanna.Simmons@flhealth.gov

850-653-2111

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.

Attached is a copy of the proposed terms for the Duke Energy Land Swap.

Contact Michael Morón, County Coordinator,  at (850) 653-5077 or michael@franklincountyflorida.gov for additional information.

FCBCC.Duke Energy-Franklin County Exchange Agreement SWO 8.7.24

The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is seeking volunteers to serve on the following advisory boards:

Airport Operations Economic Development Board

Planning & Zoning Adjustment Board

If you are interested in serving on any of these volunteer advisory boards, contact Mrs. Cortni Bankston at (850) 653-5337 or at cortnib@franklincountyflorida.gov for additional information.

Contact:  Cortni Bankston, BOCC Administrative Assistant, (850) 653-5337

The links below are Zoom recordings to the Special Meeting (Pubic Hearing) held on Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:00 p.m. (ET) and the Budget Workshop held on Thursday, July 25th at 9:00 a.m. (ET).

Special Meeting (Public Hearing) – Tuesday July 23rd at 6:00 p.m. (ET) 

Budget Workshop – Thursday July 25th at 9:00 a.m. (ET)