Prepping for the next hurricane

By DEDRICK DAVIS
FAMU student

With the onset of hurricane season and the threat of major storms, residents are implementing measures to safeguard their homes and loved ones. By gathering water supplies and making their houses resilient to high winds and flooding, many recognize the significance of being prepared. Nonetheless, locating supplies prior to stores depleting continues to be a frequent difficulty.
Kyle Lawhorn mentioned that his preparation for hurricanes typically includes ensuring his phone is charged and buying sufficient drinking water.

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Blithe Spirits at WCT

Get ready for an hour of supernatural surprises, witty humor, and a little ghostly chaos as Wakulla Community Theatre presents an abridged version of Noรซl Cowardโ€™s classic comedy, Blithe Spirit. Adapted by Laurence Maslon and directed by Krissy Sanchez, this delightfully spirited production tells the story of Charles Condomine, a successful writer who invites an eccentric medium to his home for what he believes will be an entertaining evening of research.

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FSU loses to Clemson, Coach Norvell fired

From The Oseola

Florida State fired coach Mike Norvell on Sunday, a day after a loss at Clemson and one that will cost the school a buyout of $50 million that is among the largest in college football history.
Norvell won 19 straight games from the middle of the 2022 season through an ACC title in December 2023. But the Seminoles went 10-22 since the start of the 2024 season, and Norvellโ€™s hand-picked quarterbacks โ€” DJ Uiagalelei, Tommy Castellanos and Ashton Daniels โ€” all struggled with accuracy.

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Roth IRA for kids

Small business owners may find it challenging to find ways to provide additional benefits to their children who work for the company. One often overlooked choice is including a Roth individual retirement account (IRA) as part of their compensation, a strategy that offers the potential to benefit both the children and the business.

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Understanding blood sugar

Samantha Kennedy
Lead photograph for Understanding blood sugar

Blood sugar, also known as blood glucose, plays a critical role in keeping the body functioning properly. Every day, the foods we eat are broken down into nutrients that provide energy, and glucose is the bodyโ€™s primary fuel source. Blood glucose comes from the food we eat and is carried through the bloodstream to cells throughout the body, where it is used for energy.

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Story Walk

LIBRARYโ€™S ANNUAL TRICK-OR-TREAT EVENT

Thousands of people were on hand for Saturdayโ€™s annual Story Walk in the park, hosted by the Wakulla County Public Library. The county commission booth featured a Scooby-Doo theme. (Photo special)

DISTRICT CHAMPS!

Wakulla beats Baker County, 7-3, in defensive battle

War Eagle Danny Godbolt is pushed into the end zone by teammates for the lone touchdown of the game.PHOTOS BY
PERRY DISSMORE

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The Wakulla War Eagles finished off district play with a defensive battle against the Baker County Wildcats on Friday, winning 7-3, and going undefeated (3-0) in district play and 7-2 overall.
But Head Coach Derek Allen Jr. was unclear what the District Champion label meant besides assurance that his War Eagles will be in the playoffs.

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