A few local notes worth sharing this week: 

 

👑 Luci Paul named Miss Florida Seafood

For the first time in a couple of years, the Miss Florida Seafood title returned to a traditional pageant. Junior Luci Paul, daughter of Isabel Pateritsas and Zach Paul and sponsored by Izzy’s Cafe, took the top prize. She will preside over the upcoming Nov. 6–7 festival.
👉 https://franklincounty.news/2026/10/19/judges-choose-luci-as-seafood-queen/

 

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🎨 Sherwin-Williams opens in Eastpoint

A new standalone Sherwin-Williams paint store at 118 West Highway 98 in Eastpoint held its ribbon cutting earlier this month. Built by Galloway Construction, the store offers a full line of residential coatings. Manager Storm Southern oversees a four-person staff. Hours are Monday–Friday 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
👉 https://franklincounty.news/2026/10/20/paint-store-opens-in-eastpoint/

 

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💧 Apalachicola Water and Sewer District board organizes

The newly created Apalachicola Water and Sewer District has begun meetings as it prepares for the Dec. 1 transfer of assets from the city. The board chose attorney Torben Madson as chairman and businessman Jimmy Gander as vice chairman. It also selected the Tallahassee firm Ausley McMullen to represent the district.
👉 https://franklincounty.news/2026/10/19/apalachicola-water-district-taking-shape/