2023 – Page 5 – The Wakulla Sun

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

Posted onDecember 6, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorLynda Kinsey

Sheriff Jared Miller with ‘Team Santa’ Aidye Rigdon, 11; Kinsley Lowery, 8; Caroline Lowery, 4; Payton Rigdon, 7; and Waylon Lowery, 11. (Photos by Lynda Kinsey)

Despite inclement weather, the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Christmas in the Park on Friday night, and Santa and Mrs. Claus came in from the North Pole for a special visit.

Dollar General wins slip-and-fall negligence lawsuit

Posted onDecember 6, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

After a two-day civil trial last week, a jury returned with a verdict of no damages for a man suing Dollar General for a slip-and-fall he suffered at the store on Spring Creek Highway back in March 2021.

Historical Society holds its annual Open House

Posted onDecember 6, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

The Historical Society held its Open House on Saturday. Volunteers include David Perry, David and Marty Cofey, Brent Thurmond, Rita Sparkman and Sherry Colvin.

Joanne Larson is school employee of the year

Posted onDecember 6, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorStaff Report

Superintendent Bobby Pearce with Joanne Larson.

Medart School of Music offers winter recitals

Posted onDecember 6, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Special to The Sun

The Medart School of Music will be having their Winter recitals on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Ochlockonee Bay United Methodist Church located at 2780 Surf Road. There will be performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Come enjoy a variety of music performed on a variety of instruments by these young musicians!

Hot Tamale releases ‘I Wanna Be a Turtle’ song for kids

Posted onDecember 6, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Adrian Fogelin and Craig Reeder perform as Hot Tamale.

Special to The Sun

Craig Reeder and Adrian Fogelin, who make music as the local duo Hot Tamale have been using their musical talents to support environmental causes for many years and have just produced an educational music video titled “I Wanna Be a Turtle” designed for kids, and big folks too.

Weekly Roundup

Posted onDecember 6, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorNews Service of Florida

By DARA KAM and RYAN DAILEY
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — hyped as “The Great Red State vs. Blue State” debate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom squabbled Thursday night in what could presage a future presidential showdown between leaders from opposite ends of the country and the ideological spectrum.
DeSantis, a Republican whose 2024 White House bid has failed to gain traction against former President Donald Trump, and Newsom, a Democrat who is purported to have his own presidential ambitions, spent more than 90 minutes clashing over records and policies.