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3 days ago
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Gulf County celebrates centennial birthday
GULF COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Florida's State Constitution was signed in Port St. Joe in 1838. But Gulf County wasn't officially recognized until June 6, 1925. That makes Friday, June 6, 2025, Gulf County's 100th anniversary. Gulf County tourism officials have been celebrating the milestone all week. Friday, the main event was held at the Veterans Memorial Park in Port St. Joe, with live music beginning at 4 p.m. There were food and art vendors, and a fireworks show closed out the night. 'Gulf County is so good at coming together in tragedy, and when hardship happens and things like that. But coming together to celebrate something so special, I think is just, it's incredible. And I'm honored to be a part of it,' said Gulf County Tourism Director Silvia Williams. 'So I was actually born and raised here in Port St. Joe, part of Gulf County. This has always been home for me, both of my parents were born and raised here as well. At the end of the day, it's the people, you know, it really has just, in my opinion, you know, the greatest people in the world live here,' Gulf County Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Aaron Little said. The festivities continue Saturday, June 7, in Wewahitchka for their historical festival in celebration of their 150th birthday. The event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Charles Whitehead Public Library and is free to the public. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
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Holmes County prepares for PSJ in Final Four
HOLMES COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Holmes County baseball team is preparing for the upcoming Final Four series against Port St. Joe. Since the start of the season, Holmes County has been viewed as the team to beat, and expectations have only grown as the Blue Devils continue their playoff run. A return to the diamond will be made by the Blue Devils as the 24-4 squad prepares to face Port St. Joe in the Class 1A State Semifinals. Although the Tigersharks were defeated by the Blue Devils during the regular season, no assumptions are being made ahead of the rematch. A postseason reset is being emphasized by head coach Jeromy Powell, who knows firsthand how quickly momentum can shift under the high-pressure lights of Fort Myers' Hammond Stadium. 'It's important that our guys don't focus on the regular season win,' Powell said. 'The postseason is its own beast, and under the lights of a professional stadium, anything can happen.' To prepare for the match-up, Coach Powell plans on having his team do a stadium walk-through the day before the game—'a crucial mental step', said Powell, especially for high school players who have never experienced a professional ballpark environment. 'You walk into Hammond, and it can take your breath away,' Powell said. 'It's a huge stadium. The field feels bigger.' With every pitch, Powell says attention must be paid to even the smallest details—especially how the stadium dimensions could affect his pitchers, such as starter, senior Bradley Garrett. 'I have played in big stadiums so I think it will be good to get a feel for the surface, first. The space does make a difference,' said Garrett. 'Getting there early, just stepping onto that field—it helps you relax and adjust. Playing in that kind of stadium can be overwhelming if you're not ready for it.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Sport
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Port St. Joe punches ticket to Final Four
COTTONDALE, Fla. (WMBB) – With a 13-1 road victory over Cottondale, the Port St. Joe baseball team punched its ticket to the Rural State Semifinals in Fort Myers. The Tigers Sharks improved to 19-10 and will likely be the No. 4 seed in the Final Four. If that is the case, they will face Holmes County in the semifinal round. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
