A few local notes worth sharing this week: 

 

🧪 Jean Roberts retires after 47 years at Weems

 

Jean Roberts, a clinical laboratory technologist at Weems Memorial Hospital, has retired after more than 47 years, the Apalachicola Times reported. Born and raised in Apalachicola, she graduated from Chapman High School in 1965, trained in Indianapolis, and joined Weems in October 1978. Weems CEO David Walker honored her at a retirement gathering.

👉 https://franklincounty.news/2026/09/29/roberts-retires-after-47-years-at-weems/

 

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🦪 Apalachicola Bay oyster season is open, with tight limits

 

 The wild oyster season opened Oct. 1 for endorsed commercial harvesters and permitted recreational harvesters, and runs through Feb. 28, 2027. Harvest is limited to three reefs — NWFW Cat Point, Cat Point Spur, and Peanut Ridge — with a seasonal cap of 2,560 bags. Recreational harvest needs a 2026/27 Apalachicola Bay Recreational Opportunity Permit and is one bag tag for the reef named on that tag. Minimum size is 3 inches. Hand or tongs only. 👉https://www.theoutdoorwire.com/releases/2026/10/apalachicola-bay-oyster-season-begins-oct-1

 

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🎶 Porch Fest Apalach is Saturday

 

Porch Fest is Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Apalachicola. It is free, volunteer-run, and begins and ends at Battery Park. This year’s designated charity is Apalachicola Riverkeeper.

👉 https://porchfestapalach.com/

👉 https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/porch-fest-apalach-2/

 

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The Seahawks are 7–1 after a 51–6 win at Graceville on Sept. 25 and a 48–30 home loss to Cottondale on Oct. 2. Next game is Friday at Wewahitchka if you want a sports line instead of Porch Fest.