2023 – The Wakulla Sun

Two dynamic Wakulla War Eagle football players signed college scholarships on National Signing Day on Wednesday, Dec. 20 – Nehemiah Chandler signed with Georgia Tech, and Haden Klees signed with Samford.

Motion to dismiss heard in former deputy’s lawsuit

Posted onDecember 27, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

Robert Standeford sued after leaving the sheriff’s office, claiming he suffered whistleblower retaliation

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The lawsuit by former Wakulla deputy Robert Standeford against the sheriff’s office for wrongful termination was before Wakulla Circuit Judge Layne Smith on a motion to dismiss the case last week.

Correction

Posted onDecember 27, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorStaff Report

Last week’s front page story about the Christmas light display incorrectly stated that the characters at the display were hired actors, when they are actually volunteers.
We regret the error.

Gingerbread house winner

Posted onDecember 27, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Waypoint Realty with the winning gingerbread house.

Waypoint Properties won the Gingerbread house contest with a gingerbread beach house.

Sopchoppy gets update on water system plan

Posted onDecember 27, 2023December 26, 2023AuthorLegion Taylor

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

Sopchoppy city commissioners were provided an update on the master plan for the water system, which they had put in motion a few months ago.
The meeting was held last week, on Monday, Dec. 18.

Citizen asks St. Marks commissioner to step down

Posted onDecember 27, 2023December 26, 2023AuthorLegion Taylor

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

A citizen appeared at the St. Marks city commission meeting two weeks ago to call for Commissioner Paul Sheddan to resign from the commission entirely.

Reasons to take care of your mental health

Posted onDecember 27, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

By STAN POPOVICH

Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family. It can be difficult to admit that you have a mental health problem in your life. Secondly, it can be just as difficult in getting the people you know to understand your situation without making any kinds of judgments.
As a result, here are six reasons why you should make your mental health an important priority in your life.

Weekly Roundup: Exit strategy?

Posted onDecember 27, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorNews Service of Florida

By JIM SAUNDERS
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — Sure, college football is about tradition, rivalries and rooting for the old alma mater.
But it’s also about money. Big money.
And Florida State University argues it’s getting shortchanged.
FSU on Friday filed a lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference, taking aim at a media-rights deal and alleging the conference has “persistently undermined its members’ revenue opportunities.”