‘JUSTICE FOR JODY’ AFTER 11 YEARS
It’s been 11 years since Jody Kilgore’s body was found stabbed to death in his driveway – Oct. 6, 2014. There still has been no arrest in his murder.
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Meredith Woodrum Snowden wins Above & Beyond Award
Special to The Sun
Meredith Woodrum Snowden, co-owner of The Wakulla Sun and wife of Sun editor and publisher William Snowden, was presented with an Above & Beyond award by News Service of Florida on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Snowden is Director of Policy at Floridian Partners, a lobbying and consulting firm. Her successful representation spans clients in diverse industries, from insurance and finance to nonprofits, as well as matters both legislative and regulatory.
Discover the unique beauty of native plants
By SANDY TEDDER
If you love Florida’s wild landscapes and the unique beauty of its native plants, join us at our next meeting of the Sarracenia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society.
Read More …Band appears at Showcase
The War Eagle Marching Band were at the Showcase Saturday night at Gene Cox Stadium in Tallahassee in preparation for competition. (Photos by Perry Dissmore)
Read More …Wakullans named to TSC Hall of Fame
Three of the 14 inductees have Wakulla ties – Rhonda Harvey, Jonathan Kilpatrick, Kevin Vaughn
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Fourteen leaders in education, business, public service, and community engagement have been named to the Tallahassee State College Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame, the College’s highest honor for alumni and supporters. Three of those inductees have ties to Wakulla:
Read More …National Newspaper Week: Americans depend on newspapers to stay informed
By BENJY HAMM
Nearly 220 million American adults turn to their local newspapers regularly for news and information they need to stay informed, feel more connected to their neighbors and improve their lives and communities.
Read More …Academically high-performing schools
Wakulla is one of only 13 districts recognized; designation based on school grades, class size compliance, financial audits
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Wakulla County School District has been officially recognized by the Florida Department of Education and the State Board of Education as an Academically High-Performing School District for 2024–25, joining an elite group of only 13 school districts across Florida to achieve this honor.
Read More …Live Like Jared 5K is Saturday
By SYNIAH JENNINGS
The family of Wakulla County resident Jared Causseaux is hosting a memorial race in remembrance of his life and legacy. The 2nd Annual Live Like Jared Memorial 5K & Fun Run will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, at a relative’s farm, 161 Centerline Rd., in Crawfordville.
Read More …National Newspaper Week: Local newspapers keep communities strong
By DEAN RIDINGS
America’s Newspapers
Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection – residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them open, and citizens having the facts to make good decisions. Local newspapers provide that connection in ways no other source can.
In today’s fractured media environment, trust is the rarest commodity. Confidence in “the media” is low. Only 18% of Americans say they trust news on social platforms, and fewer than one in four trust cable networks. But nearly two-thirds say they trust their local newspaper—more than double the confidence placed in most other outlets.
Unity in the Community addition
