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Following a request from Gov. Rick Scott, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has expanded the recreational red snapper season in Gulf state waters by adding an additional seven days in November. The expanded open season dates will be Nov. 5 and 6; Nov. 11 and 12, which is Veteran’s Day weekend; and Nov. 25, 26 and 27, which is the Thanksgiving holiday. The Nov. 26 date is also a saltwater license-free fishing day. Recreational fishing in Gulf waters adds $7.6 billion annually to Florida’s economy.

For 60 years Americans have formally recognized Constitution Week during the week of Sept. 17-23 due to the efforts of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Signed into law by President Dwight D. Eisenhower Aug. 2, 1956, the public law celebrates the law of the land, adopted in September 1787 and ratified in June 1788.

Last week, Bobbie Smith asked Williston City Council to join in the celebration for the Constitution by proclaiming Constitution Week and encouraging residents to become more familiar with the document.

Football teams are often at risk for distraction during homecoming week, when Friday’s opponent can become an afterthought to the week’s festivities.

Chiefland shouldn’t have to worry this week, however, as it homecoming this Friday coincides with its district opener against Branford.

It’s also only the second game of the season for the Indians.