The Wakulla Sun

County commission will look at ‘incentives’ for developers to stop clear cutting

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

County commissioners said they would consider tree protection ordinance after half a dozen members of the Charter Review Committee appeared at last week’s meeting to implore them to look at the issue.

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

An emergency meeting in St. Marks last week saw the appointment of John Gunter to the city commission by a 4-0 vote.

Family of late UCF Coach Gene McDowell’s family in a battle over trophies

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The widow of Coach Gene McDowell, who was head football coach at the University of Central Florida from 1985 to 1997, was in county court last week asking that some of her late husband’s trophies and scrapbook be returned to her.

Matthew Williams had been missing, his body found in Tallahassee

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

A man charged with threatening his Shell Point neighbors was reportedly found dead in Tallahassee, according to sources close to the matter.

Andrew Curles rammed the gate in July and was charged with felony criminal mischief

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

A Panacea man was ordered to pay $4,350 to replace one of the gates at Tarpine after he rammed it with his truck on July 21.

Special to The Sun

Wakulla County Supervisor of Elections Joe Morgan, through the Florida Supervisor of Elections (FSE), is proud to offer Florida college and university students the opportunity to apply for one of three $1,200 scholarships.

By NANCY FLOYD RICHARDSON
Special to The Sun

In mid-December, the Crawfordville Woman’s Club introduced a new fundraiser to Wakulla County: the Chico’s Fashion Show. With a Christmas theme and décor, the sold-out event featured models, a delicious lunch, fun door prizes, and a live auction.

• Tree planting at rec park on Jan. 19

In honor of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs’ 100th anniversary, each county in Florida is planting two county-specific trees, paid for by Duke Energy. Wakulla’s trees will be planted on Friday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Rec Park.
This event is separate from the Wakulla Garden Club’s annual tree giveaway, which will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20th.

• Memoir writing class at library Jan. 17

A new memoir writing class with published author Kitty Culkin begins on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. at the Public Library. It’s free and it’s fun.
Bring your notebook and pen.

A look back at some of the top stories and photos of the past year

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

BRAD HARVEY GETS 12 1/2 YEARS

Brad Harvey, the former Wakulla County Property Appraiser, was convicted on embezzling charges, being sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison and 17 1/2 years of probation once he gets out.