#Franklin County

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Flower garden in the backyard of the Mosbacher family property in Clintonville. June 25, 1958

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“We’ve got a problem, and the problem is that way too many people in Zone A aren’t listening,” said Bob Gualtieri, the sheriff in Pinellas County, which encompasses Clearwater and St. Petersburg, in a Thursday morning news conference. “We’ve been out there this morning, there’s just way too many people in the area.” Other local and state officials, including Gov. Ron DeSantis, warned residents to leave vulnerable areas before the massive storm unleashes a barrage of life-threatening conditions, including flooding rains and winds potentially as high as 131 to 155 mph Thursday night.

"If you're in an evacuation zone or you've been told to evacuate, you do have time to do it now – so do it. But don't wait another six hours, seven hours," DeSantis said early Thursday. Gualtieri said that while the county won’t face much danger from rain and wind, the barrier islands and low-lying coastal areas face 5 to 8 feet of storm surge. “This is dangerous. No question about it and it’s not something we’ve seen recently,” he said. “They’ve got to get out, and there’s going to reach a point where you’re on your own because we’re not going to get our people killed because you don’t want to listen to what we’re saying.” While nearly every county along the western coast of Florida has ordered evacuations, four of them, including Franklin,  Taylor, Liberty and Wakulla have ordered all residents in the county to leave. "This will not be a survivable event for those in coastal or low lying areas," Wakulla County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Jared Miller said in a Facebook post. "There has not been a storm of this magnitude to hit Wakulla in recorded history." A.J. Smith, the sheriff in Franklin County, said he's never seen as many residents evacuate before a hurricane as he has in recent days. He said, however, there were still people who decided to stay for various reasons. "I've said publicly that when the storm comes in and the weather's so bad that the first responders can't get out, you're on your own because we can't get to you," he said, adding: "If I wasn't sheriff, trust me – I wouldn't be here."

If you chose to stay or can't evacuate in time, might want to write down your information in sharpie on your arm so you can be identified if help can't come

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OH Columbus - Mural in the Clintonville neighborhood by Ken

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Lavaland, Palouse Falls State Park, Franklin County, 2016.

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palouse Falls, Summer Low Flow, Washington, 2016.

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06/03/2023

Never the same place twice, that was our agreement at the beginning of spring. That is for Fishing, Hiking, Camping, Swimming & all other Outdoor Activities. So many Creeks, Lakes, Ponds, Trails & Rivers in our local area. This is one of the Bear Creek Developments in Franklin County, Alabama, Known as Mon-Dye Bottoms.

Song by: The Wilder Blue - Palamino Gold

Water was cold. We got sunburns over sunburn.

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Former University of the South Coach Sanctioned by NCAA

A former University of the South (Sewanee) women’s basketball coach violated NCAA sports betting and ethical conduct rules for over two years, the NCAA announced Tuesday without directly naming the coach. According to a decision released by a Division III Committee on Infractions hearing panel, the coach placed more than $93,000 in bets on college and professional sports between 2021 and 2023. Of…

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Former Officer Convicted of Murder in the Shooting of Andre Hill

A former police officer from Columbus, Ohio, was convicted of murder on Monday for the 2020 shooting of Andre Hill, a Black man whose untimely death ignited protests against police brutality and led to significant reforms within the city’s law enforcement practices. A jury in Franklin County also found the officer, Adam Coy, who is white, guilty of two additional charges: felonious assault and…

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John Meysenburg, Columbus City Council Member, owner of Botany Boutique, flower shop. He died April 19, 1984. Photo of his business shows two officers in front. Photo dated April 19, 1984.

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FCCS Joins Nationwide Call to Action to Keep Children Safe

Franklin County Children Services (FCCS) advocates for the safety and well-being of children as they seek permanent homes. In April, as part of Child Abuse Prevention Month, FCCS announced that it joined a nationwide call to action to raise awareness for community partnerships...

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Columbus OH - Park of Roses (2) (3) by Blake Thompson

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Basalt, Palouse Falls State Park, Washington, 2016.

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Union Station, Columbus, Ohio, 1969.