Welcome to Historic Apalachicola, Florida
Apalachicola is a close-knit community of hard-working, friendly people who enjoy the good life that thorough historical preservation, beautiful wildlife, and easy water access allow. Each day in our fair city begins with a brilliant sunrise reflecting off the Apalachicola Bay and ends with a red-hued sunset over miles of wildlands. Small town restaurants, shops, and bars offer an array of delights for citizens and visitors alike. A fascinating history and maritime culture, bountiful natural resources, fresh local seafood, and hardy loyal citizens create an unparalleled quality of life here in the Florida panhandle.
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WARNING!
The "Hacking" campaign continues. All residents should exercise caution if you receive any unusual invoicing from any individual or entity claiming to be the City of Apalachicola. Reach out to the City Offices in the event you receive anything unusual by email, anything that is requesting you to remit money that you are unfamiliar with.
City News
- 1.30.26 Weekly Water Report
- 1.23.26 Weekly Water Report
- 1.16.26 Weekly Water Report
- 1.9.26 Weekly Water Report
- 1.2.26 Weekly Water Report
- 12.19.25 Weekly Water Report
- 12.12.25 Weekly Water Report
- 12.5.25 Weekly Water Report
- 11.21.25 Weekly Water Report
- 11.14.25 Weekly Water Report
- 11.7.25 Weekly Water Report
- 10.30.25 Weekly Water Report
- 10.24.25 Weekly Water Report
- 10.17.25 Weekly Water Report
- 10.3.25 Weekly Water Report
- 9.26.25 Weekly Water Report
- 9.18.25 Weekly Water Report
- 9.8.25 Weekly Water Report
- 9.3.25 Weekly Water Report
- 8.21.25 Weekly Water Update
- 8.13.25 Weekly Water Update
- 8.8.25 Dewberry Update
- 8.8.25 Water Update
- 8.6.25 Weekly Water Update
- 7.28.25 Weekly Water Update
- 7.22.25 Weekly Water Update
- 6.30.25 Apalachicola Team Water Meeting – Daily Summary
- DOH Health Evaluation City of Apalachicola Public Water System
- 6.28.25 Apalachicola Team Water Meeting – Daily Summary
- Precautionary Boil Water Notice is Rescinded
- 6.27.25 Apalachicola Team Water Meeting – Daily Summary
- 6.27.25 Morning Update: Apalachicola residents, the water main lines flushing process is complete. Chlorine residuals are stable. You should be seeing clear water with minimal sulfur odor, if not please flush your individual water lines for 5 minutes. Bac-T sampling has been taken and will be sent to the lab this morning. Please note that the precautionary boil water notice continues until ‘acceptable’ Bac-T sample results have been received from the lab.
- 6.26.25 Apalachicola Team Water Meeting – Daily Summary
- 6.25.25 Apalachicola Team Water Meeting – Daily Summary
- Hydrogen Sulfide Fact Sheet
- 6.24.25 Apalachicola Team Water Meeting – Daily Summary
- 6.24.25 Public Announcement – City of Apalachicola Emergency Services Update
- 6.23.25 Apalachicola Team Water Meeting – Daily Summary
- 6.22.25 Apalachicola Team Water Meeting – Daily Summary
- 6.21.25 Apalachicola Team Water Meeting – Daily Summary
- 6.20.25 Apalachicola Team Water Meeting – Daily Summary
- 6.19.25 Apalachicola Team Water Meeting – Daily Summary
- Public Announcement: City of Apalachicola Emergency Services Update
- 6.18.25 Apalachicola Team Water Meeting – Daily Summary
- Boil Water Guidelines
- 6.17.25 Apalachicola Team Water Meeting – Daily Summary
- 6.16.25 Apalachicola Team Water Meeting – Daily Summary
- Press Release: Local State of Emergency Amid Water Crisis
- DEP Drinking Water Samples Reports
- 6.11.25 Well Sampling Results
- Click here to view the 2024 annual CCR (Consumer Confidence Report) regarding the City’s Water Quality
- Click here to view the Dewberry Engineers Status Update
- Click here to view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Water Quality and System Updates
Water Plant Daily Rounds Sheet
- 6.30.25 Water Plant Daily Rounds Sheet
- 6.28.25 Water Plant Daily Rounds Sheet
- 6.27.25 Water Plant Daily Rounds Sheet
- 6.26.25 Water Plant Daily Rounds Sheet
- 6.25.25 Water Plant Daily Rounds Sheet
- 6.23.25 Water Plant Daily Rounds Sheet
- 6.22.25 Water Plant Daily Rounds Sheet
- 6.21.25 Water Plant Daily Rounds Sheet
- 6.20.25 Water Plant Daily Rounds Sheet
- 6.19.25 Water Plant Daily Rounds Sheet
The City of Apalachicola will review the final recommended Adaptation Action Plan which outlines strategies for dealing with potential vulnerabilities to the City’s critical assets during storm events. The adaptation plan follows the 2025 Vulnerability Assessment (VA) in which the Exposure and Sensitivity Analyses identified specific focus areas and critical infrastructure most vulnerable to storm events. The draft plan was presented to the City Commission on December 2, 2025. During that workshop, a recommendation was made to outline recommendations for public education awareness and coordination with the County Emergency Management Division. That recommendation has been included in the final plan available for review online on the Planning & Community Development page.
Apalachicola’s Adaptation Plan is the City’s next step toward mitigating challenges experienced from storm flooding and projected surge and sea level rise. The plan provides a framework to respond to the findings in the Vulnerability Analysis and incorporates recommended infrastructure improvements, policy revisions and public engagement programs.
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Equal Employment Opportunity - Lee Mathes
(850) 653-9319
lmathes@cityofapalachicola.com
504/ADA - Sheneidra Cummings
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scummings@cityofapalachicola.com
Fair Housing Coordinator - Leslie Glaze
(850) 653-9319
lglaze@cityofapalachicola.com
City of Apalachicola Fair Housing Rights Statement:
The City of Apalachicola is committed to providing a vibrant and inclusive community for everyone. As part of this commitment, we want to remind you of your rights under the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing including rentals, sales, and lending-based on: Race, Color, Religion, Sex (including Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation), National Origin, Familial Status (families with children under 18), and Disability. This means no one can legally be denied housing or face different rules because of who they are. View a Fair Housing Public Service Announcement Video
Section 3 Business and Employment Notice
City of Apalachicola Board of Supervisors are preparing to carry out construction projects through the use of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR funds. The City of Apalachicola encourages all Section 3 qualified workers to apply for the jobs listed below.
M0016-Wells Rehabilitation Project, M0016-Avenues Stormwater Repair Project, M0033-Hill Community Revitalization Project, and M0034-Riverfront Revitalization Project.
In the implementation of these projects the following types of job may be available:
Painter, Laborer (Common or General), Laborer (Pipelayer), Operator (Backhoe/Excavator), Operator (Bulldozer), Operator (Loader), Truck Driver (Includes 4 axel, Distributor, Dump, Lowboy and Tandem Trucks), Welders, Ironworker, Carpenter, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher.
All job openings will be posted in the Human Resources Department at the City of Apalachicola City Hall, 1 Bay Avenue, Apalachicola, Fl 32320 and at the primary construction site.
Additionally, to the greatest extent feasible, construction contracts and sub-contracts may be awarded to businesses located in and owned by people residing in Franklin County. All procurements will be made on a competitive basis. The names of businesses and job seekers who respond to this notice will be given to the prime contractor for utilization in subcontractor solicitation and job offerings.
In order to be included on procurement and employment/training lists for this CDBG-DR project, interested persons and firms should register by contacting Leslie Glaze, Apalachicola City Planner, lglaze@cityofapalachicola.com.
Welcome to Apalachicola!
Our beautiful city is one of the oldest port cities in the state of Florida. Established in 1831, Apalachicola boosts a rich and unique past. Glimpses of that by-gone era can still be viewed today through our charming shops, inviting parks, historic museums and acclaimed restaurants serving fresh locally-caught seafood. Additional maritime life is evident through picturesque Scipio Creek which flows into a vast ecosystem where the vital Apalachicola River meets the Apalachicola Bay, creating a natural and pristine estuary that eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico.
This special place I call home is truly a gem and I am honored to serve as its first female mayor, a position I do not take lightly. As mayor, I am tasked with serving my fellow residents, working alongside my friends, and being an ambassador for our visitors. These are roles I eagerly embrace for I am proud to be a representative of such a remarkable city.
The name “Apalachicola” is said to mean . . . “land of friendly people.” Living and working together with my fellow Apalachicolians, I can completely vouch for the accuracy of that label and as our city continues to grow and prosper, it is my desire that the same inviting charm that intrigued you to live, work, play and visit here, will seep into your spirit and keep you here.
Again, welcome to our historic city.
Humbly,
