The Lions Club held its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival on Saturday and had a big crowd lining the parade route, above.
Read More …ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE & FESTIVAL
Year: 2025
Wakulla High teacher arrested for alleged abuse
Eric Kasheta, who taught diesel mechanics, charged with whipping students with a bungee cord
Eric Kasheta
By WILLLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
A teacher in Wakulla High School’s diesel mechanic vocational program has been charged with four cases of misdemeanor battery for allegedly whipping four students with a bungee cord, according to an investigation by the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office.
Read More …Author speaks on Civil War
Wayne Torbert’s ‘The Young Cadet’ is about Battle of Natural Bridge
Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
The Wakulla County Historical Society presented as its program last week Wayne Torbert, author of the novel “The Young Cadet” about the Civil War Battle of Natural Bridge.
Read More …Former county commissioner Maxie Lawhon dies
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Maxie Lawhon, who served as a county commissioner for 12 years representing the Sopchoppy area, died on Wednesday, March 12. He was 70 years old.
Lawhon served on the Wakulla Board of County Commissioners during a tumultous time in the county – commission meetings were fraught with the politics of pro-growth vs. “smart” growth, or Old Wakulla vs. new residents. At times, the board was split 3-2 and meetings would sometimes go past midnight.
Sopchoppy School
School board votes to transfer the property to the City of Sopchoppy
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The Wakulla County School Board voted unanimously on Monday night to transfer the Sopchoppy School property to the City of Sopchoppy.
Read More …Another turtle release
Gulf Specimen Marine Lab held a turtle release on Thursday, March 13 at Alligator Point with a large crowd on hand.
Read More …Wakulla High celebrates Black History
Special to the Sun
Wakulla High School wrapped up Black History Month in February with a powerful and engaging program that celebrated culture, history, and unity. The event, themed “Together We All Rise for Equality,” featured a variety of performances and presentations showcasing the talent and dedication of WHS students.
Read More …St. Marks will move city staff
Staff Report
Because of black mold in City Hall, St. Marks will move city operations to the fire station on Shell Island Road, according to city manager Katharine Gatewood.
Read More …Expansion of 319
Staff Report
The Florida Department of Transportation held a virtual workshop last week on the next phase of the four-laning of U.S. Highway 319 – from the Wakulla County line north to L.L. Wallace Road in Leon County.
Read More …After sadness, Sassy Sue’s painting classes bring joy
By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
On Feb. 8th, 2025, my 94-year-old father, Joseph Ivan Marti, passed away in the home I grew up in, in Kissimmee.
My best friend, Pamela Kay Sapp, who is a home health nurse, always faithfully answered my phone calls with hospice related questions and concerns while walking me through the end-of-life stages with Dad.