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The Utility Billing Department at City Hall will be closing daily at 4 pm to reconcile and balance. Utility customers are encouraged to submit payment in the drop box downstairs or online via the customer payment portal. Thank you for your understanding.

Please be advised that City Offices will be closed on Friday, May 1st, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM for a City Employee Meeting and Employee Appreciation BBQ. Emergency services will continue to respond as normal during this time. City Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Monday, May 4th. We sincerely thank our community for your continued support and understanding as we take time to recognize and…

Parks & Recreation Meeting is Canceled Today: No Quorum

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The City of Apalachicola is proud to announce the official hiring of Sergeant Chase Richards as the next Chief of Police for the City of Apalachicola. This promotion will be effective June 28, 2026, following the retirement of Chief Bobby Varnes. Sergeant Richards brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and dedication to public service to this esteemed role, having started with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office…

Members of the public may participate remotely only during the PUBLIC COMMENT section, by clicking on the link provided below and registering as a speaker. You must provide your name, address or place of residence, and topic you wish to comment on prior to commenting. Refusal to provide information may cause you to be removed from virtual waiting room. Meeting Body: City CommissionDate: 4/7/26Time: 6 pmMeeting…

The Utility Billing Dept will be closed to the public on Tuesday, April 7th for software updates and training. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience however, payments can still be made online and via the drop box per usual.  We will re-open Wednesday April 8th. We appreciate your understanding.

Click here to view the Duke Energy Vegetation Management Herbicide Application in Apalachicola: PSJA-3 Line Notice.

Fair Housing Basic Rights in Florida – You Have the Right to Fair Housing Please contact Leslie Glaze at (850) 323-0985, or lglaze@cityofapalachicola.com, if you have any questions, concerns, or if you need to report housing discrimination.

Click here to view the DEP Recent Update(s): March 17, 2026 DEP Consent Order.

Residents are reminded that no parking, storage, or placement of any personal property is allowed in the alleys. Obstructions in these areas have caused damage to water meters and have prevented proper inspection and maintenance. According to City Ordinance Sec. 36-49 – Obstructions and Encroachments Prohibited Without Permit from City, “No person shall erect, construct, place, exhibit, show or maintain any item (including, but not limited to, items…

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