Special to The Sun
The Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) has announced that Wakulla High School Head Football Coach Scott Klees will be inducted into the 2026 FACA Hall of Fame, honoring a coaching career that has spanned three decades.
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By WALT JACOBS
Wrestling Correspondent
On July 12-13, Kendal Haynie competed in the 2025 U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota. The competition, known simply as Fargo in wrestling circles, is the largest wrestling tournament in the world and is widely considered to be among the toughest in the United States. Haynie went 7-2 over the course of the competition, placing 4th en route to achieving All American status.
Read More …Join us on Friday, July 25, for our 28th Annual Christmas in July Fundraiser benefiting the Wakulla Senior Center at the Lodge at Wakulla Springs at 6 p.m. with a Social Hour (cash bar), followed by dinner, dancing, and a silent auction.
Your support helps us continue our work with seniors through transportation, meals, and education programs. We also serve local elementary students with before and after school care.
We’re proud to have Prime Meridian Bank as our Title Sponsor and Cabs and Counters as our Social Hour Sponsor.
For more information or to reserve your table, contact Lara Edwards, Executive Director, l.edwards@wakullaseniorcitizens.com or call 850-212-3184. Or contact Sue Anderson, Fundraising Chair, at andersons1001@yahoo or 850-567-5408.
By VICTORIA POPE
Wakulla Schools
The Florida Department of Education has officially released school and district grades for the 2024–2025 academic year, and Wakulla County School District is proud to announce it has once again earned an “A” rating – for the third year in a row.
Wakulla remains the highest-performing school district in the Big Bend region and is now ranked 11th overall among all 67 Florida school districts, reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence.
Join us on Friday, July 25, for our 28th Annual Christmas in July Fundraiser benefiting the Wakulla Senior Center at the Lodge at Wakulla Springs at 6 p.m. with a Social Hour (cash bar), followed by dinner, dancing, and a silent auction.
This year, we are excited to offer an optional opportunity to join us for a friendly competition: our Silent Auction Table Centerpiece Contest!
Your support helps us continue our work with seniors through transportation, meals, and education programs. We also serve local elementary students with before and after school care.
We’re proud to have Prime Meridian Bank as our Title Sponsor and Cabs and Counters as our Social Hour Sponsor.
For more information or to reserve your table, contact Lara Edwards, Executive Director, l.edwards@wakullaseniorcitizens.com or call 850-212-3184. Or contact Sue Anderson, Fundraising Chair, at andersons1001@yahoo or 850-567-5408.
By COREY SIMON
State Senator
The 2025 Florida Legislative Session concluded on June 16, 2025, with a $115.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, a $3.5 billion reduction from the prior year.
State Sen. Corey Simon, whose district includes Wakulla, championed rural development, education, and health initiatives, securing key victories for his constituents.
Declan Walsh’s Eagle Scout project is to build an ADA accessible shower enclosure around the existing shower pole at Mashes Sands Beach.
Read More …By JORDAN CADE
Environmental Injury Attorney
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure is a common occupational hazard in the military, with significant health impacts for veterans. PFAS are a class of synthetic compounds with resistance to heat, moisture, and grease, making them ideal for military applications. In the U.S., PFAS are a main component of aqueous film-forming foams used in combating Class B fires fueled by combustible substances, employed frequently across military installations.
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By RACHEL PIENTA
Wakulla 4-H
For the second summer, Wakulla 4-H has partnered with Sunchaser Fitness, the UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program, the Wakulla County Coalition for Youth, and the Florida Center for Prevention Research at Florida State University to offer a pre-teen and teen-focused camp.
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By JUDGE J. LAYNE SMITH
Wakulla Circuit Judge
As of June 30, 2025, I have served three years as your circuit judge, and I deeply care about the people of Wakulla County. As I constantly say, it’s my privilege to serve here!
Both Wakulla County and our State are not just growing, but thriving. Every day, more people move into our State and county than move out. No doubt, Wakulla County is a great place to live and raise a family.