**Photo Credit FOMO Photography**

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

🎣 Kingfish Shootout Raises $150,000 for Leukemia Research The 23rd annual Kingfish Shootout in Carrabelle raised an impressive $150,000 for the Leukemia Research Foundation. Since it began in 2003 in memory of Lisa Crowder Jackson, the event has now raised more than $1.7 million for patient education and research — a powerful example of community generosity.

👉 https://franklincounty.news/2026/07/15/kingfish-shootout-raises-150k-to-fight-leukemia/

🙏 Harry Falk Honored for 55 Years of Service Harry Falk was recognized at a retirement ceremony for his remarkable 55 years of service on the Apalachee Center board. His leadership helped grow the organization from a single-county clinic into a major behavioral health provider serving 14 counties — a lasting contribution to the region’s mental health care.

👉 https://franklincounty.news/2026/07/15/falk-honored-for-service-to-behavioral-health/

🏆 Franklin County Angels Head to the World Series The Franklin County Angels 10U softball team continues to make the community proud as they prepare to represent Florida at the Dixie Youth Softball World Series. Their state championship run showed real heart and resilience.

👉 https://franklincounty.news/2026/07/07/franklin-county-angels-head-to-world-series/