Apalachicola has hired Sgt. Chase Richards as its next chief of police. The promotion will be effective June 28, following the retirement of Chief Bobby Varnes. Richards, a graduate of Frankliun County High School, started with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office in 2011 and in 2014 joined the Apalachicola Police Department. While serving in various roles over the last 12 years, he implemented numerous programs enhancing the functionality and …