Will face Democrat, NPA candidates in November for commission seat
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Candidate Carrie Hughes upset incumbent Quincee Messersmith in the Republican primary for Wakulla County commission seat 4.
And she did it in convincing fashion, taking 75% of the votes cast in the Aug. 18 primary election.
Joseph Raker, wanted for murder, captured in Mexico
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office called local reporters after 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, to give them an alert that a press conference with the sheriff was imminent.
Just before 8 p.m. that night, Sheriff Jared Miller announced that Joseph Ronnie Raker had been captured in Mexico.
By LYNDA KINSEY
Of The Sun
A 22-year-old female driving a Ford F-150 crashed into the front of the Mineral Springs Seafood building in the early morning hours on Saturday, Aug. 15th taking out almost the entire front of the market. It appears the truck struck the corner of the building taking out the front, and a split on the south side of the building was also caused by the accident.
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Sunchaser CrossFit in Crawfordville is proud to recognize two athletes whose recent accomplishments demonstrate that dedication, perseverance and hard work can lead to success at any age.
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In Wakulla County, a volunteer can be the person who helps a young person plant a first garden, safely draw a bow, prepare a family recipe, identify an insect, balance a simple budget or discover that leadership starts with one good idea and the courage to try it.
How you can help • Club volunteer: organizational leader, assistant, activity leader, project leader, resource leader or mentor to independent youth. • Project volunteer: county project leader or shooting sports volunteer. • Activity volunteer: county activity leader, event helper or episodic volunteer. • Community support: event or contest judge, County 4-H Association member, key leader for a project area or special event, or resource person who teaches a specific skill. Key Dates • Wakulla 4-H Open House: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Wakulla Extension Arena, 84 Cedar Avenue, Crawfordville. • Wakulla 4-H club program year begins: September 1, 2026.Read More …
The Pillowman, a play by Martin McDonagh, a dark comedy starring Brett Allbritton, Caleb Goodman, Rob Sparks, John David Stevenson, and Robin Mae, directed by Gary Brame.
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Presentation of $1,500 recently from Wakulla Moose Lodge 2510 to local VA in honor of Paul Peters, a veteran member who passed away recently. The Pool players collected these funds for this donation. A big thank you to our Pool players! (Photo submitted)
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Join the fun at Sopchoppy Depot Park (33 Rose Street) on Friday, August 21 between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Help to count bees and butterflies landing on individual wildflower plants as part of the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in Wakulla County. Spend just 15 minutes to count insect landings and help pollinator scientists.
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By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
Keep Wakulla County Beautiful’s (KWCB) youth board held its founders’ meeting with a full meeting room a couple of weeks ago at the Wakulla Environmental Institute in Crawfordville.
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