Candidates for Congress

Congressional candidates in the upcoming party primary at The Wakulla Sun’s forum last week at the library: Audie Rowell, Austin Rogers, Evan Power, Joe Norton was a representative for his brother Jim Norton, Luke Murphy, Lee Jones, Nic Zatelos, Amanda Marie Green and Yen Bailey. Candidate Brice Barnes left early for a family emergency.

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, 
thewakullasun.com.
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Jason Jones seeks re-election as circuit judge

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.
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First day of school

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.

FRESH Backpack Giveaway held on Saturday

Free backpacks for students with school supplies. PHOTOS BY GERALD BROWN

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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Candidate forum

BOCC candidates Quincee Messersmith and Carrie Hughes give views

Republican candidates for county commission district 4, incumbent Quincee Messersmith and challenger Carrie Hughes at The Wakulla Sun forum held Tuesday at the public library, from a screenshot of the YouTube video.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Republican candidates for county commissioner district 4 appeared at a forum hosted by The Wakulla Sun last week.
Incumbent Quincee Messersmith and challenger Carrie Hughes shared their views at the event held Tuesday, July 28 at the public library.
Candidates were given 3 minutes to answer questions, but their answers were so brief that not once did either reach the limit and the forum was done after 35 minutes.

A video of the forum can be viewed at The Wakulla Sun website, 
thewakullasun.com.
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Head of teachers union is pleased with district offer

WCTA president
Cassandra Johnson

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Wakulla Classroom Teachers Association president Cassandra Johnson was effusive in her praise of the superintendent and school board in salary negotiations for this year: the offer was an increase for teacher salaries from monies from the Legislature with a match from the district, plus increase in supplements.

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Audie Rowell is candidate for Congress

By AUDIE ROWELL
Special to The Sun

I am running for Congress in Florida’s 2nd Congressional District and I am a six-generation Floridian from right here in the Big Bend/Panhandle area. I am not a political insider, a lawyer or a career politician. I have been a public servant who has served Florida’s 2nd congressional district for nearly 40 years as a law enforcement officer, retiring as Chief Deputy.

The Wakulla Sun offers candidates the opportunity to announce their candidacy, and tell voters the issues that are important to them.
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