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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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NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON POSSIBLE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ENABLING ORDINANCE

Public Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, beginning at 5:35 p.m. (ET), at 34 Forbes Street, Apalachicola, Florida, the Franklin County Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct a workshop to receive public comments regarding a possible Planned Unit Development (Hereinafter “PUD”) enabling and evaluation ordinance … [Read More...] about NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP ON POSSIBLE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ENABLING ORDINANCE

(2nd Update) Department of Health – Advisory Issued for Alligator Point and St. George Island

October 25, 2024 Alligator Point, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Franklin County (DOH-Franklin) is lifting the advisory for high bacterial levels at the following location: Alligator Point Tests completed indicate that the water quality at Alligator Point shows an acceptable level of Enterococcus bacteria established by state … [Read More...] about (2nd Update) Department of Health – Advisory Issued for Alligator Point and St. George Island

Old Ferry Dock Boat Ramp Closing

The Old Ferry Dock boat ramp will be closed effective September 9, 2024 for improvement and renovations.  The dock is scheduled to reopen in January 2025. Contact Ms. Kimberly Raffield (850) 653-5779 or Kimberlyr@franklincountyflorida.gov for additional information. … [Read More...] about Old Ferry Dock Boat Ramp Closing

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Franklin County Courthouse
33 Market Street
Apalachicola, Florida 32320
(850) 653-8861

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912 N.W. Avenue A
Carrabelle, Florida 32322
(850) 697-3263

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