2024 – The Wakulla Sun

Tree protection eyed

Posted onJanuary 10, 2024February 9, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

County commission will look at ‘incentives’ for developers to stop clear cutting

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

County commissioners said they would consider tree protection ordinance after half a dozen members of the Charter Review Committee appeared at last week’s meeting to implore them to look at the issue.

New member appointed to city commission

Posted onJanuary 10, 2024February 9, 2024AuthorLegion Taylor

John Gunter is sworn-in as City Manager Zoe Mansfield holds the Bible.

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

An emergency meeting in St. Marks last week saw the appointment of John Gunter to the city commission by a 4-0 vote.

Fight over souvenirs

Posted onJanuary 10, 2024February 9, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

Family of late UCF Coach Gene McDowell’s family in a battle over trophies

University of Central Florida Coach Gene McDowell, who passed away in 2021.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The widow of Coach Gene McDowell, who was head football coach at the University of Central Florida from 1985 to 1997, was in county court last week asking that some of her late husband’s trophies and scrapbook be returned to her.

Man charged with Shell Point threats found dead

Posted onJanuary 10, 2024February 9, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

Matthew Williams had been missing, his body found in Tallahassee

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

A man charged with threatening his Shell Point neighbors was reportedly found dead in Tallahassee, according to sources close to the matter.

Restitution of $4,350 ordered for Tarpine gate

Posted onJanuary 10, 2024February 9, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

Andrew Curles rammed the gate in July and was charged with felony criminal mischief

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

A Panacea man was ordered to pay $4,350 to replace one of the gates at Tarpine after he rammed it with his truck on July 21.

Supervisor of Elections to offer $1,200 scholarships

Posted onJanuary 10, 2024February 9, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Special to The Sun

Wakulla County Supervisor of Elections Joe Morgan, through the Florida Supervisor of Elections (FSE), is proud to offer Florida college and university students the opportunity to apply for one of three $1,200 scholarships.

Woman’s Club holds fashion show fundraiser

Posted onJanuary 10, 2024February 9, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Wilhelmina Morrison models an outfit at the fashion show.

By NANCY FLOYD RICHARDSON
Special to The Sun

In mid-December, the Crawfordville Woman’s Club introduced a new fundraiser to Wakulla County: the Chico’s Fashion Show. With a Christmas theme and décor, the sold-out event featured models, a delicious lunch, fun door prizes, and a live auction.

Briefs

Posted onJanuary 10, 2024February 9, 2024AuthorStaff Report

Tree planting at rec park on Jan. 19

In honor of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs’ 100th anniversary, each county in Florida is planting two county-specific trees, paid for by Duke Energy. Wakulla’s trees will be planted on Friday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Rec Park.
This event is separate from the Wakulla Garden Club’s annual tree giveaway, which will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20th.

Memoir writing class at library Jan. 17

A new memoir writing class with published author Kitty Culkin begins on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. at the Public Library. It’s free and it’s fun.
Bring your notebook and pen.

Question of the Week

Posted onJanuary 10, 2024February 9, 2024AuthorLynda Kinsey