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Human remains identified

Posted onJanuary 28, 2026January 27, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

From WCSO

On October 30, 2025, the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office initiated a death investigation after skeletal remains were discovered in the area of Curtis Mill Road near Sopchoppy, in unincorporated Wakulla County.
The decedent has been identified as Andrew Mason Esquilin of Asheville, North Carolina. Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division are seeking information from anyone who knew or had contact with Esquilin prior to his death.
Anyone with information regarding Esquilin, his movements, or possible associates is asked to contact the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office or Detective Tiffany Spears at 850-745-7184.

Patty Wilbur recognized as a Resource Manager of Year

Posted onJanuary 28, 2026January 28, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Patty Wilbur, a biological scientist at Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park.

From DEP News

Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recognized three exceptional land managers as the 2024 Jim Stevenson Resource Managers of the Year.
Selected from the DEP’s Florida Park Service, FDACS’ Florida Forest Service and FWC, this year’s honorees reflect the leadership, innovation and public service that position Florida as a national model for natural resource management. Their work exemplifies how Florida’s resource managers combine expertise, innovation and dedication to protect our lands and wildlife while setting the standard for conservation nationwide.

Wrestling team wins 1A Region-1 Dual Championship

Posted onJanuary 28, 2026January 27, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Gavin Mitchell works to turn Baker County’s Kristian Chancey. PHOTOS BY JENNIFER THAXTON

By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent

On Friday, Jan. 23rd, the Wakulla High wrestling team defeated Baker County 64-15 to win the Region 1A dual championship in Kissimmee.
The dual against the Wildcats was mostly a display of domination by Wakulla, as the War Eagles had 8 pins and two technical falls throughout the dual.