From FWC News
Mark your calendars for an opportunity to go freshwater fishing during the upcoming Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s license-free freshwater fishing weekend!
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WHS theatre students go to Tampa
By KRISSY SANCHEZ
Special to The Sun
Wakulla High School Theatre took 27 students to Tampa this week for the Annual Florida Thespian Competition.
At this event students compete in various categories from performance to technical events. In addition to competing, students get to attend workshops with Broadway professionals and attend main stage performances on some of Tampa’s finest stages.
Riley Gwin – 6th grader, Wakulla Middle School
Principal: Amy Bryan
Achievements/Reason for Nomination: Riley Gwin is a wonderful student and a pleasure to have in class. Riley comes to class each day ready to learn and always works hard to complete all assignments. Riley consistently stays on task and takes pride in doing quality work. In addition to being a responsible student, Riley is also very kind and helpful to others. Riley is always willing to assist classmates and shows respect to both peers and teachers. Riley’s positive attitude and strong work ethic help make his classroom a great place to learn. Outside of school, Riley enjoys watching and reading anime, especially Jujutsu Kaisen. WMS is proud to recognize Riley Gwin as our Student of the Week!
Ask Judge Smith: A lifelong love of reading
By JUDGE LAYNE SMITH
Q. Judge Smith, how much reading does your job require? Ella
A. Many hours per week! Lawyers and judges read a lot for work. We must know the statutes and case law. I fill my work days reading, listening, thinking, writing, and talking.
I enjoy reading the law for my job. But beyond that, reading brings me immense personal pleasure and growth. It’s a joy to delve into several books on a historical figure or a topic until I exhaust my interest in the subject.
Jail gets body scanner
From WCSO
Wakulla County Sheriff Jared Miller recently directed the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office to purchase and implement advanced body scanning technology at the Wakulla County Detention Facility. The new system has now been fully installed and is operational.
Ensuring public safety includes maintaining a secure, accountable, and safe detention facility.
Wakulla wrestling celebrates season
By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent
The Wakulla wrestling team and their families gathered last Thursday night at Wakulla High School to celebrate a spectacular season. At the beginning of the year, expectations were high for an experienced, senior-laden team and fans were excited for what looked to be a promising season ahead. The team went 28-1 in dual meets this season and advanced to the semifinals of the FHSAA State Dual Tournament.
Read More …Screening of film focusing on menopause set for March 26
Special to The Sun
Radiant Image Health will host a free community screening of the documentary The M Factor: Before the Pause on Thursday, March 26 at 6 p.m. at the Wakulla County Public Library.
The film highlights the impact of perimenopause and menopause on women’s health and aims to bring awareness to a stage of life that affects every woman but is often misunderstood or overlooked in traditional healthcare settings.
Historical Society receives award
Special to The Sun
The Wakulla County Historical Society was recently awarded the Golden D2 Award by the Florida Public Archaeology Network for its work in documenting and preserving cemeteries in Wakulla County.
Read More …Crawfordville man faces federal charge of enticing minor
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Anthony Wayne Lanier Jr., 33, of Crawfordville, was indicted by a federal grand jury charging him with one count of attempted enticement of a minor and one count of attempted transmission of obscene material. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida, announced the charges today.
Read More …Optimist essay winners announced
Special to The Sun
Wakulla High School and Riversprings Middle School recently participated in the essay contest sponsored by the Coastal Optimist Club.
The theme for this year’s contest was “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me.” Students were given the opportunity to write an essay of 700 to 800 words for cash prizes.