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Ask Judge Smith: Niche practices and high-water marks

Posted onDecember 3, 2025December 3, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

By JUDGE LAYNE SMITH

Q. Judge Smith, what kind of cases did you handle as a lawyer? Ava
A. I tried lawsuits and defended people accused of crimes. I developed a niche practice defending contractors sued by their insurance carriers for workers’ compensation premiums. One series of cases stands out.

Lady War Eagle season opener

Posted onDecember 3, 2025December 3, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Lady War Eagle Kendal Haynie with medal.

By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent

The Lady War Eagle wrestling team opened their season and Jon Sanchez made his debut as Head Coach on Tuesday, Nov. 25th at the Flagler Rotary Girls Invitational.

Chamber Business Excellence Awards held

Posted onNovember 26, 2025November 26, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Rotary Club of Wakulla won Non-profit. PHOTOS BY LYNDA KINSEY

From the Chamber

The Wakulla Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Excellence Awards on Thursday, Nov. 20 at Wakulla Springs Lodge.

Eden Springs river boat tour held with help from Friends of Wakulla Springs

Posted onNovember 26, 2025November 26, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

By CHLOE CLARK BROKER
Organizer

Last week, I had the opportunity to help arrange a special outing for a group of residents from Eden Springs Nursing Home, and it was one of the most heartwarming days I’ve seen on the Wakulla River.

Wakulla 4-H youth excel at North Florida Fair

Posted onNovember 26, 2025November 26, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

4-H’er Georgia Goodman with her ‘Best of Show’ ribbons, one of several local winners.

By RACHEL PIENTA
Special to The Sun

The energy was electric as Wakulla County’s 4-H members stepped into the bustling halls of the North Florida Fair this November. For these young competitors, the fair wasn’t just an event—it was a stage to showcase months of creativity, learning, and hard work. And this year, they didn’t just show up—they made history.

St. Marks Yacht Club donation

Posted onNovember 19, 2025November 19, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Front row are Billy Bishop SMYC Commodore, Lorette Hoover SMYC Purser, COAST Principal Frankie Harvey, and Lori Clements SMYC Social Chair. Also pictures are some students of C.O.A.S.T in the second row.

Special to The Sun

Through hard work and many, many generous donations The St. Marks Yacht Club was able to make a generous donation of $500 to Coast Charter School of Arts, Science and Technology (C.O.A.S.T.).

Student’s art to be displayed at Capitol

Posted onNovember 19, 2025November 19, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Heily Ramos, a 6th grader at Riversprings Middle, with her artwork to be on display at the Capitol.

Special to the Sun

Wakulla County Schools is thrilled to announce that Heily Ramos, a 6th-grade student at Riversprings Middle School, has been selected to represent Wakulla County in the prestigious Art in the Capitol Competition.

Ernie Stevenson Memorial Fishing Tourney is set

Posted onNovember 19, 2025November 19, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Special to The Sun

Next Saturday, Nov. 22, the Fellowship Of Christian Athletes will hold the second annual Ernie Stevenson Memorial Fishing Tournament.

Young entrepreneurs spark change through 4-H Pet Pals Club

Posted onNovember 19, 2025November 19, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

4-H’ers Hiroshi and Riley of the Pet Pals Club.

Special to The Sun

A group of young animal lovers in Wakulla County is proving that compassion and creativity can go hand in hand.

Preview of upcoming wrestling season

Posted onNovember 19, 2025November 19, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent

In his first season as Head Coach, Nate Litowsky led the 2024-25 War Eagles to a 22-6 record in dual meets, including significant wins over Suwannee (42-5), Yulee (22-8), 3A Buchholz (14-4), and a pair of wins each over Florida High (8-6) and 3A Steinbrenner (28-4). Wakulla also qualified 6 wrestlers for the FHSAA State Tournament. Their accomplishments were remarkable, considering half of the team consisted of six underclassmen and one wrestler who had no prior wrestling experience.