2025 – The Wakulla Sun

Air ambulance service OK’d

Posted onFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025AuthorWilliam Snowden

AirLife Florida will be based at the Wakulla County Airport

An AirLlife helicopter from the company’s website.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

County commissioners voted unanimously to approve the Certificate to allow Air Methods, operating as AirLife Florida, to provide air ambulance service to Wakulla County.

Culinary chefs competition

Posted onFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Four elementary school students compete in cooking

Winning chef Evelynn Rummell from Shadeville won with her recipe for Green Enchiladas. Kitchen staffer Hailey Andrews, who helped Rummell, congratulates her.

Story & Photos By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

The Wakulla County 15th anniversary Future Chefs National Challenge by Sodexo was held last week with the theme of “My favorite main dish.”

10 Legislative issues to watch in upcoming session

Posted onFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025AuthorNews Service of Florida

By JIM SAUNDERS
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers next week will start the annual legislative session, which will include considering hundreds of bills. Here are 10 issues to watch during the 60-day session:

Wakulla Giving Hands fundraiser

Posted onFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Local business owner Niraj Patel of Barn’s Spirits generously donated a bottle of renowned Pappy Van Winkle bourbon to Wakulla Giving Hands, inspiring a wave of support to help raise vital operating expenses.

Suhani Gawde wins best in show at Capital Regional Science Fair

Posted onFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Special to The Sun

Suhani Gawde has captured the spotlight at the Capital Regional Science Fair with her innovative project, “The Effect of Nicotine on Embryonic GABA Neurite Morphology.”

BOCC honors Steve Brown

Posted onFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Wakulla County Commissioners passed a proclamation at their meeting last week honoring Steve Brown, who died in December.

Restore oyster industry with trees

Posted onFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

By JACK RUDLOE
Gulf Specimen Founder

This week I turned 82, so I’m buying myself a birthday present, a fiberglass model of oysters on trees created by Kenny Ellingham of Creative Wildlife. I commissioned it for “Show and Tell.”

School teachers, employees of month are honored

Posted onFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Staff celebrated at the school board meeting in January and February.

Diana Driggers, teacher of the month for Medart Elementary.

Gregory Jones, Wakulla Middle School employee of the month for January.

Kristine Sanchez, Wakulla High, January teacher of the month.

Makenna Maldonado, January teacher of the month from Shadeville Elementary.

Shelby Worrell, Wakulla Middle School teacher of the month for February.

Question of the week

Posted onFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025AuthorLynda KinseyLeave a comment

Friends of the Library celebrate Mardi Gras Saturday

Posted onFebruary 26, 2025February 26, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Friends of the Wakulla County Public Library held their annual Mardi Gras fundraiser on Saturday night at the community center. (Photos by William Snowden)