By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Most of the candidates for Congress District 2 appeared at a forum held at the public library and hosted by The Wakulla Sun.
Since Congressman Neal Dunn, R-Panama City, announced his retirement, the field has been flooded with candidates.
Five Republicans and all four Democrats seeking their party’s nomination attended the forum on Tuesday, Aug. 5.
A video of the forum can be viewed at The Wakulla Sun website,Read More …
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By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
On Tuesday, Aug. 4, the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there was a double-homicide at 740 Otter Creek Road in Sopchoppy. The deceased were identified as Rebecca Lynn Thomas, 58, and John William Luper III, 49, who both died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds.
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By JASON JONES
Special to The Sun
A judge should be fair, compassionate, and follow the law, and I have demonstrated all three of these qualities throughout my 22 years as a member of the Florida Bar and my six years as your Judge.
The Wakulla Sun offers candidates the opportunity to announce their candidacy, and tell voters the issues that are important to them.Read More …
These Shadeville Elementary students head inside on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 10, which was an early release day. Superintendent of Schools Rick Myhre issued a statement giving “a huge shout-out and thank you to our bus drivers and van drivers for an amazing first day of school!” Myhre noted that some bus routes were a little longer, and some buses were more crowded than others, but no bus left campus over capacity and all students arrived home safely.
The FRESH Be A Hero to Our Heroes organization held its 16th annual Backpack Giveaway at communities around the county – St. Marks, Panacea, Sopchoppy – culminating in the big event at this past Saturday at the community center in Crawfordville. Students received school supplies to prepare for the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 10.
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By LAURA MOOSER
WCGC President
Four Wakulla County students are taking the next step toward careers in environmental and related fields with support from the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, which awards $3,000 scholarships each year to qualified high school seniors and college students.
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By RACHEL PIENTA
4-H Director
Wakulla County 4-H members returned from Florida 4-H University in Gainesville with an impressive list of honors that showcased their leadership, service, creativity and commitment to their communities. Their achievements earned recognition at the state and national levels and reflected the strength of Wakulla County’s growing 4-H program.
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By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
We had a couple of good crowds on hand for the recent candidate forums.
Republican candidates for county commission Quincee Messersmith and Carrie Hughes shared their views at the library on July 28. There were about 40 people there.
And last week we hosted the Republican and Democrat candidates for Congress, seeking the district 2 seat currently held by retiring U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn. About 60 people turned out for that one.
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A Sopchoppy man was killed in single-vehicle crash on Tuesday, Aug. 4, just before 11 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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