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Apalachicola, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Apalachicola! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Apalachicola’s new aviation academy could launch local careers soon
  • What the latest Alligator Point swim advisory means for your weekend
  • Rediscover Apalachicola this fall with a nearly free day out

Also on today's calendar: George Maddox Live Music Apalachicola Yacht Club and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 72.
  • Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New aviation academy opens at Apalachicola Regional Airport (wjhg.com) — A new Aviation Academy East extension has opened at Apalachicola Regional Airport, giving local students hands-on training in aircraft maintenance and flight principles without leaving Franklin County. The Haney Technical College program currently serves five students but can take up to 15, leading to valuable Airframe and Powerplant licenses and potentially bringing more aviation-related career opportunities and employers into the Apalachicola area.
   

2. (September 18, 2026 Update) DOH-Franklin Issues Water Quality Health Advisory (franklincountyflorida.com) — Health officials are warning Apalachicola-area residents to avoid swimming at Alligator Point after recent tests found Enterococcus bacteria levels above state safety guidelines. The release also recaps earlier 2025–26 advisories and clearances for Alligator Point, Carrabelle Beach, and St. George Island, underscoring how frequently local beach water quality can change and where to check the latest results before you go.
   

3. 10 Dirt-Cheap Fall Day Trips In Florida You'll Want To Take This Fall (takingthekids.com) — Among several budget-friendly fall day trips, Apalachicola stands out for locals as a walkable historic port town with free self-guided tours, riverfront parks, and nearby nature areas. The piece highlights shrimp boats, Victorian homes, and easy access to the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Wildlife and Environmental Area, encouraging residents to rediscover their own backyard without spending much.
   

4. An endangered mussel bounces back in the Apalachicola River - The WFSU Ecology Blog (wfsu.org) — Researchers and student divers are finding encouraging signs that the endangered fat threeridge mussel is rebounding in the Apalachicola River, a watershed that shapes Apalachicola’s ecology and economy. The story explains how dams, dredging, drought, and restoration efforts affect mussels, fish, and water quality from Chattahoochee down to the bay, highlighting why these hidden species matter for a healthier river system.
   

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  • TKC Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Food Service Worker in Eastpoint. Apply here.
  • Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in Wewahitchka. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Apalachicola here.

Ok Apalachicola! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Apalachicola

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