License plate readers, used in Wakulla, draw concern over issues of mass surveillance vs. public safety
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Several citizens have voiced concern about Flock license plate readers set up by the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office throughout the county.
The concern by several speakers at county commission meetings is mass surveillance of citizens, and who has access to that data.
Demolition of some of the old buildings at Wakulla High School got underway last week to make way for new buildings.
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The Wakulla Sun has invited all 12 candidates for Congressional District 2 to a gathering on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the public library beginning at 6 p.m.
There are eight Republicans and four Democrats in the party primary to be held Aug. 18. The party winners will face off in the November general election.
The Democrat candidates are Yen Bailey, Brice Barnes, Amanda Marie Green and Nic Zateslo.
Republican candidates are Keith Gross, Lee Jones, Nick Lewis, Luke Murphy, Jim Norton, Evan Power, Austin Rogers, and Audie Rowell.
The Sun has received commitments from most of the candidates to attend.
The Sun will livestream the forum on Facebook and archive the video on our YouTube page.
By QUINCEE
MESSERSMITH
Special to The Sun
In 2018 I committed that she would be “accessible” and “involved,” and that I would use my experiences in life, education and work, combined with “listening” and “common sense,” to the issues that come before the Commission.
The Wakulla Sun offers candidates the opportunity to announce their candidacy, and tell voters the issues that are important to them.Read More …
Wakulla Moose Lodge President Kay Cannon and Liz Blias presented a $1,500 check to Amber Allen, assistant principal at Medart Elementary, to assist teachers with purchasing school supplies for students. People don’t realize how much money comes out of a teacher’s pocket to purchase things for their students and this will help.
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Special to The Sun
On Oct. 7, 2025, the Wakulla County Commissioners entered into a Federal Agreement with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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We received word late on Monday that decorated World War II veteran Joe Williams, who was 106, passed away on Saturday, July 25. Williams is seen here in a photo from May 2024 with David Pienta when he went on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Robert Manning recalled as young person calling Williams ‘the Bible Extoller’ for his memory of verses.
County Commission, Republican Primary, Candidate Forum 2026. Live stream at 6:00 PM ET via Youtube. https://youtube.com/live/H3wiIrhlWZI?feature=share Incumbent Quincee Messersmith and challenger Carrie Hughes will be asked questions provided to The Wakulla Sun.
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