Billy Bowlegs: The Pirate's Hidden Fortune The waters of Choctawhatchee Bay in Florida's Panhandle conceal one of America's greatest undiscovered treasures—the sunken ship Mysterio and its cargo of Mexican gold, worth an estimated $65 million. … [Read more...] about Just a few hours’ drive from Perry lies one of America’s greatest unsolved treasure mysteries
Get Ready for the 4th of July: Celebrating Safely in Perry, Florida
The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and Perry residents are gearing up for another fantastic Independence Day celebration. This year marks 249 years since the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, … [Read more...] about Get Ready for the 4th of July: Celebrating Safely in Perry, Florida
Bird watching in Perry, Florida
I've been dragging cameras through Florida swamps and California mountains for half a century now, and let me tell you something about getting older—your knees might creak like old floorboards, but that flutter in your chest when you spot something … [Read more...] about Bird watching in Perry, Florida
Hurricane Season is Here: It’s Time to Prepare, Perry
The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially began June 1 and runs through November 30. With forecasters predicting an above-normal season, Perry residents know all too well the importance of preparation. After Hurricane Idalia devastated our … [Read more...] about Hurricane Season is Here: It’s Time to Prepare, Perry
