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The Forgotten Coast is full of good news this week, with three community highlights worth celebrating.

Small Wins and Good Things

Week of September 14–20, 2026

Here are a few bright spots making us smile this week on the Forgotten Coast:

🏈 Franklin County football is 5–0
The Seahawks stayed unbeaten Friday night, beating previously undefeated Liberty County 20–9 in Bristol. WCTV reports a late pick-six helped close it out. Next up is Friday at Rocky Bayou.
👉 https://www.wctv.tv/2026/09/12/gotw-seahawks-beat-liberty-county-battle-tates-hell/

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🚧 Highway 98 in Eastpoint is moving again
After a collapse in the construction zone closed part of U.S. 98, the road reopened to one lane Thursday evening, according to WJHG. The sheriff’s office had asked the state to speed repairs so traffic would not stay on the C.C. Land Road detour.
👉 https://www.wjhg.com/2026/09/11/highway-98-closure-eastpoint-stalls-commutes-repair-timeline-remains-unclear/

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🎣 FWC is inviting freshwater anglers to log a Big Catch
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Big Catch program recognizes anglers who land a qualifying freshwater fish by length or weight. More than 30 species are eligible; youth have easier size minimums. Submit a photo at BigCatchFlorida.com.
👉 https://franklincounty.news/2026/08/25/anglers-invited-to-celebrate-their-freshwater-catches/