Wakulla remains an A school district

Earns A grade for 3rd year in a row; top performing district in the Big Bend

By VICTORIA POPE
Wakulla Schools

The Florida Department of Education has officially released school and district grades for the 2024–2025 academic year, and Wakulla County School District is proud to announce it has once again earned an “A” rating – for the third year in a row.
Wakulla remains the highest-performing school district in the Big Bend region and is now ranked 11th overall among all 67 Florida school districts, reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence.

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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS EXPO

GETTING READY FOR WHAT MAY COME

There was heavy equipment that would be used in a natural disaster, like a hurricane, on display at Hudson Park on Saturday, along with emergency equipment such as a tanker fire truck.

Wakulla County Emergency Management held its Disaster Preparedness Expo on Saturday, July 12, at Hudson Park, with vendors and displays to prepare citizens for possible events, like the upcoming hurricane season. (Photos by Gerald Brown)

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Correction

Because of an oversight when compiling last week’s story on Wakulla Lady War Eagle softball players named to the All-Big Bend team, sophomore Parker Stubbs was inadvertently left out of the story.
Along with Cylie Long, named Softball Player of the Year, and Charley Butler, named Softball Pitcher of the Year, Stubbs was named to the All-Big Bend First Team.
A sophomore, Stubbs was an infielder for the Lady War Eagles who played 24 games, had a .342 average, with 26 hits in 76 at-bats, with one home run and 18 RBIs.
We regret the error.

Senior center fundraiser set July 25

Join us on Friday, July 25, for our 28th Annual Christmas in July Fundraiser benefiting the Wakulla Senior Center at the Lodge at Wakulla Springs at 6 p.m. with a Social Hour (cash bar), followed by dinner, dancing, and a silent auction.
This year, we are excited to offer an optional opportunity to join us for a friendly competition: our Silent Auction Table Centerpiece Contest!
Your support helps us continue our work with seniors through transportation, meals, and education programs. We also serve local elementary students with before and after school care.
We’re proud to have Prime Meridian Bank as our Title Sponsor and Cabs and Counters as our Social Hour Sponsor.
For more information or to reserve your table, contact Lara Edwards, Executive Director, l.edwards@wakullaseniorcitizens.com or call 850-212-3184. Or contact Sue Anderson, Fundraising Chair, at andersons1001@yahoo or 850-567-5408.

$27 million for Wakulla

By COREY SIMON
State Senator

The 2025 Florida Legislative Session concluded on June 16, 2025, with a $115.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, a $3.5 billion reduction from the prior year.
State Sen. Corey Simon, whose district includes Wakulla, championed rural development, education, and health initiatives, securing key victories for his constituents.

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A PFAS registration needed for veterans

By JORDAN CADE
Environmental Injury Attorney

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure is a common occupational hazard in the military, with significant health impacts for veterans. PFAS are a class of synthetic compounds with resistance to heat, moisture, and grease, making them ideal for military applications. In the U.S., PFAS are a main component of aqueous film-forming foams used in combating Class B fires fueled by combustible substances, employed frequently across military installations.

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