Sponsored by Talquin Electric Cooperative, the 20th annual award ceremonywas held Nov. 21 at Wakulla Springs Lodge
Chamber Business Excellence
Year: 2024
Hertz-Looney death penalty case returnsHertz-Looney case
Sentenced to death in 1999 for a 1997 double murder, the two men return for resentencing this week
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Guerry Wayne Hertz and Jason Looney, convicted of a double murder of a Crawfordville couple after a home invasion in 1997 and sentenced to death in 1999, will face resentencing in the coming week.
Read More …Free turkey giveaway is held
Special to The Sun
The Tallahassee Alumnae Chapter (TAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. proudly partnered with the Buckhorn Masonic Lodge #354 for their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Give-Away on Sunday, Nov. 24th, at the Palaver Tree in Crawfordville. This collaborative effort brought holiday cheer to local families in need.
Read More …Big Bend Hospice opening thrift store
Special to The Sun
In January 2025, Big Bend Hospice will open the Oak Tree Treasures thrift store at the Moon Plaza Shopping Center, 3260 Mahan Drive, to support the compassionate care provided by Big Bend Hospice to their patients and families. There are three ways the community can make this mission a success – shop, donate, and/or volunteer.
Read More …Coastal Market held
Several thousand people did not let the cold stop them from holiday shopping and came out to the Coastal Christmas shopping event Saturday, Nov. 30th held at the Apalachee Bay firehouse in Shell Point.
Read More …Senators start filing bills for 2025 session
By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida
TALLAHASSEE – State senators are off to a quick start filing bills as they gear up for the 2025 legislative session, which begins March 4.
Read More …Capital City Bank donates $5,000 to local groups
Special to The Sun
During the 2024 grant cycle, the Capital City Bank Group (CCBG) Foundation reinvested $5,000 into the Wakulla County community, awarding grants to Florida Wild Mammal Association, Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratories, Panacea Waterfronts Florida Partnership and Paws of Wakulla.
Read More …WRESTLING
Lady War Eagles at Flagler
By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent
The Wakulla High School Lady War Eagles wrestling team opened their season at the Annual Flagler Rotary Girls Invitational in Palm Coast. War Eagle Wrestling is a weekly feature included under the Sports tab at the top of our home page.
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Cody Solburg
Wakulla County’s Parks & Facility director works to make this a great place to live
By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
Cody Solburg is the Director of Facilities for Wakulla County. His love for the county he was born and raised in is evident in Solburg’s outstanding ability to make Wakulla County a great place to live.
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