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Welcome to Franklin County, Florida

Franklin County is located in Florida’s Northwestern Panhandle approximately 80 miles southwest of the State capitol, Tallahassee. The county is comprised of 545 square miles and 348,800 acres. Franklin County serves more than 11,000 residents. Established in 1832, the county is governed by the Franklin County Board of County Commissioners. The Commission, which is the legislative branch of government, serves as the county governing board for the residents of the unincorporated areas.

Within Franklin County, there are two municipalities: Apalachicola and Carrabelle. Each municipality has its own government and provides city services such as police and zoning protection.

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News & Announcements

Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland: County-wide Dune Restoration

To: All interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals Re: Franklin County, Florida; County-wide Dune Restoration Construction; U.S. Department of Treasury; RESTORE Act Direct Component Grant Program In accordance with Treasury regulations at 44 CFR Part 9, Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is issuing this notice to solicit public … [Read More...] about Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland: County-wide Dune Restoration

Franklin Issues Water Quality Health Advisory Advisory Issued for Carrabelle Beach

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 16, 2025 Beach.Water.Advisory.Issued_05.16.2025 Contact: DT Simmons Deanna.Simmons@flhealth.gov 850-653-2111 Franklin County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Franklin County (DOH-Franklin) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location: Carrabelle Beach Tests completed on … [Read More...] about Franklin Issues Water Quality Health Advisory Advisory Issued for Carrabelle Beach

Team Franklin Meeting

Team Franklin's next regular meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).  This meeting will be held at the Franklin County School District Office, 85 School Road, Eastpoint, Florida 32320. Below is a copy of the notice and agenda. Team-Franklin-5-28-25 agenda … [Read More...] about Team Franklin Meeting

Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland: St. George Island Stormwater Improvements

To: All interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals Re: Franklin County, Florida; St. George Island Stormwater Improvements Construction; U.S. Department of Treasury; RESTORE Act Direct Component Grant Program In accordance with Treasury regulations at 44 CFR Part 9, Franklin County Board of County Commissioners is issuing this notice to … [Read More...] about Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year Floodplain and Wetland: St. George Island Stormwater Improvements

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