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Rockin’ Reds tournament is this weekend

Posted onJune 10, 2026June 9, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

A competitor at last year’s tournament with her catch.

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The 6th Annual Gage Pitman Memorial Rockin’ Reds Fishing Tournament takes place this weekend, June 12–1,4 at Woolley Park in Panacea.
This annual event honors the life and legacy of Gage Pitman by celebrating his passion for fishing and bringing the community together for a weekend of competitive angling, live music, great food, and a raffle featuring a guitar signed by the Red Clay Strays, along with waterfront fun.

Wildfires

Posted onJune 10, 2026June 9, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

FIRE IN SOPCHOPPY

The U.S. Forest Service was monitoring the wildfire outside of Sopchoppy on CR 22 and Forest Road 340, which was mostly contained by the weekend.

Luke Murphy: ‘We deserve a warrior in Congress’

Posted onJune 10, 2026June 10, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENT

By LUKE MURPHY
Special to The Sun

I grew up on a dirt road in rural Florida. The values that shaped me came from the outdoors, hard work, and a deep respect for the land and waters that make North Florida special.

Baseball champs

Posted onJune 10, 2026June 9, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

The Wakulla 12U All-Stars appeared at the county commission meeting on Monday, June 1, as district champs and as they prepare for the state championship in Lake City.

Three generations of Optimists

Posted onJune 10, 2026June 9, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

The Optimist Club of Wakulla was chartered on May 27, 1971. Noah Posey, one of its founding members, enjoys the distinction of being part of an Optimist Legacy family with three generations of his family currently active in the club.

Moose hold jelly drive

Posted onJune 10, 2026June 9, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Kay Cannon (Lodge President) and Pat Harrington (Lodge Vice President) took jelly donations to the Wakulla Giving Hands for the Sunday distribution. Thank you Wakulla Moose Lodge for your generosity! This is how you take care of your community and what the Moose is all about!

Junior Optimists collect can tabs

Posted onJune 10, 2026June 9, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

The Junior Optimist Club at Riversink Elementary held a contest to see which homeroom could collect the most aluminum can tabs to donate to the Ronald McDonald.

KWCB plants fruit trees

Posted onJune 10, 2026June 9, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

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Keep Wakulla County Beautiful was joined by volunteers from the Wakulla County Garden Club on June 6 for another successful fruit tree planting at Azalea Park, helping prepare the park for Wakulla County’s Greatest American Cleanup celebration scheduled for June 13.

Teacher, employee of the month

Posted onJune 3, 2026June 2, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Jennifer Williams was April 2026 Teacher of the Month for the District Office.

Sandra Weeks is May 2026 Employee of the Month for Shadeville Elementary.

American Legion holds a ride for veterans

Posted onJune 3, 2026June 2, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

American Legion members at the group’s first annual Bug Run

By MARJ LAW
American Legion Auxiliary

Would you ride 90 miles for our veterans? Would you ride a motorcycle in the rain and wind on Saturday, May 23rd to promote programs for our local vets?
Motorcycle riders would. Despite challenging weather, they came to compete in Wakulla’s Post 114’s very 1st Annual Bug Run put on by Chris Carraway, head of Chapter 114 of the Division of American Legion Riders, and Mike Simmons, Event Chair.