Government & Other Items of Interest
Time Zone: Eastern
Area Code: 850
Latitude: 29.85 N, Longitude: 84.67 W
Climate: Average Temperatures (F): Spring -68 degrees, Summer- 81 degrees, Fall -71 degrees, Winter- 54 degrees
Politics: Franklin County is located in Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, Senate District 3, and House District 7
Education: All students K – 12 attend the Franklin County School in Eastpoint, FL, except those that attend other private schools. (850) 670-2800 www.franklincountyschools.org. Nursery & Kindergarten-Franklin County Head Start (850) 697-8180.
Colleges/universities nearest to Carrabelle:
Tallahassee Community College- Tallahassee, FL (850) 656-2746
Florida A & M University- Tallahassee, FL (850) 599-3000
Florida State University- Tallahassee, FL (850) 644-2525
Gulf Coast State College- Panama City, FL (850) 769-1551
Gulf Coast State College- Port St. Joe, FL (850) 227-9670
Public Libraries: Carrabelle (850) 697-2366; Eastpoint (850) 670-5151
Adjacent counties: Liberty County, FL – north; Wakulla County, FL – northeast; Gulf County, FL – west
Unincorporated Communities in Franklin County: Alligator Point, Bald Point, Lanark Village, St. Teresa, Eastpoint and St. George Island
Post Offices & Zip Codes:
Carrabelle (850) 697-3339; Zip code 32322
Lanark Village (850) 697-2751; Zip code 32323
UPS Pick up 1-800-742-5877 (Drop off box located between
Library & Seacrest Realty-Hwy 98)
Fedx Pickup 1-800-463-3339
City of Carrabelle Cemeteries: Evergreen Cemetery and Isle of Rest Cemetery
(850) 697-3618 X 102
Airports:
Carrabelle Thompson Airport (X13) (850) 697-2339
Apalachicola Municipal Airport (AAF) (850) 653-8861
Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH) (850) 891-7800
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (850) 763-6751
Taxes:
Ad Valorem Millage Rates for 2020
Carrabelle - .009
Franklin County .0057761
NW FL Water Mgmnt .0000311
School-Disc .002248
School-LRE .003177
Local option gas tax 6%
Local option sales tax 1%
Retail sales tax 7 %
Tourist Development tax 3 %
Carrabelle Area Phone Numbers:
City Hall (850) 697-3618
City Clerk (850) 697-2720
City Commissioners (850) 697-2727
Community Development (850) 697-3307
Fire Department-Emergency 911
Planning & Zoning (850) 697-2727
Property Appraiser/Tax Collector (850) 697-3263
Waste Water (850) 697-2144
Water Plant (850) 697-3914
Police Department (850) 697-3691
If no answer (850) 697-2113
Emergency 911
Franklin County Phone Numbers:
Animal Control (850) 670-4333
Court House Annex (Carrabelle) (850) 697-3263
Commissioners (850) 653-2227
Emergency Management (850) 653-8977
Health Department (850) 697-4121
Humane Society (850) 670-8417
Landfill (850) 670-8167
Mosquito Control (850) 670-8730
Parks (850) 653-8277
School Board (850) 670-2810
Sheriff’s Office (850) 670-8866
Tourist Development Council (850) 670-3474
Veteran’s Service Office (850) 653-8096
Voter Registration
All Franklin County residents may register to vote with the Supervisor of Elections. Mail-in Florida Voter Registration Application Forms are available. There is no residency waiting period. Visit the Carrabelle Courthouse Annex, 912 N.W. Ave A (& Hwy 98) Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed 12-1 for lunch). Or you may go to the Supervisor of Elections Building at 47 Ave. F, Apalachicola. Call (850) 653-9520 for more information.
Voter Assistance Hotline
Toll Free 1.866.308.6739 (in English and Español), available Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with extended hours during statewide elections. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Division using the Florida Relay Service, 1.800.955.8771 (TDD), 1.800.955.8770 (Voice), or 1.877.955.8773 (Español). For more information visit the Florida Relay Service.
Driver's License
Florida Driver’s Licenses can be obtained at the Carrabelle Courthouse Annex, 912 N.W. Ave A (& Hwy 98) the first Monday of each Month 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed 12-1 for lunch). Or you may go to the main County Courthouse at 33 Market Street, Apalachicola Monday-Friday 9:00 am-3 pm. Call (850) 653-9323 for more information.
Automobile Tags
Automobile license plates are available from the Franklin County Tax Collector’s Office. Visit the Carrabelle Courthouse Annex, 912 N.W. Ave A (& Hwy 98) Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed 12-1 for lunch) or call (850) 697-3263. Or you may go to the main County Courthouse at 33 Market Street, Apalachicola Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Proof of ownership and insurance is required. Vehicle titles must be changed before you get your Florida driver’s license. Call (850) 653-9323 for more information.
Brenda La Paz
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Rhonda M. Skipper, FC Property Appaiser
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