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UNDERWATER FRIEND

Posted onJune 18, 2025June 17, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Photographer Perry Dissmore shared this underwater photo of a manatee, taken on the Wakulla River on Friday, June 13, with a GoPro. A reminder to look out for manatees in local waters when boating.

Happy birthday, Cypress Rudloe, from your dad

Posted onJune 18, 2025June 17, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Cypress Rudloe with Jimmy Buffet at Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in 2011.

By JACK RUDLOE

Happy birthday Cypress Rudloe, you are 42 years old today!
You are doing a marvelous job managing Gulf Specimen Marine Lab. When I started collecting marine specimens in 1961, my goal was to make a living selling them to schools and biological supply houses. I never dreamed that one day it would turn into a nationally known marine environmental education center.

AirLife Florida opens facility in Wakulla

Posted onJune 11, 2025June 10, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

The helicopter ambulance service opened local base at the Wakulla Airport on June 4

An AirLife Florida helicopter ambulance flies over a Wakulla Fire Rescue truck.

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Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the United States, is excited to announce the arrival of AirLife Florida 1 in Wakulla County. This new base, which opened on June 4, will enhance emergency care for residents and visitors throughout the area, further expanding the reach of Air Methods’ critical care network across Florida.

Diesel spill reported at Winco Utilities

Posted onJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Press Release

Wakulla County has been notified that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection received an initial Public Notice of Pollution related to a diesel spill at the Winco Utilities water system, PWSID#1650791.

Rockin’ Reds tournament is this weekend

Posted onJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

This is the fifth year of the fishing tournament created to honor the late Gage Pitman

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The Gage Pitman Memorial, Inc. is proud to announce the return of the 5th Annual Gage Pitman Memorial Rockin’ Reds Fishing Tournament, taking place June 6 – 8 at Woolley Park in Panacea.

Middle school students honored for response

Posted onJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

This is the fifth year of the fishing tournament created to honor the late Gage Pitman

Wakulla Middle School students Aaliyah Williams, Kira Simmons, and Mya Warning received certificates of excellence from the WCSO for their quick response when another student had a medical emergency.

Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Miller and the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office proudly commend three outstanding 8th grade students from Wakulla Middle School – Aaliyah Williams, Kira Simmons, and Mya Warning – for their quick thinking, courage, and leadership during a medical emergency.

Wakulla 4-H cleans together to build community

Posted onJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

By RACHEL PIENTA
of Wakulla 4-H

Wakulla 4-H members have been volunteering for the International Coastal Clean Up and other Keep Wakulla County Beautiful (KWCB) events since 2017.
In 2024, 4-H county council members decided to adopt a road.

Chamber luncheon held, catered by Zaxby’s

Posted onJune 4, 2025June 4, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Chamber members go through the line at Wakulla Environmental Institute on Wednesday, May 28.

Lady War Eagles fall in Final Four

Posted onMay 28, 2025May 27, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

The Wakulla High School Lady War Eagles softball team made it all the way to the Final Four before they lost 3-2 to the Eustis Panthers on Wednesday, May 21 The team is seen above in a group photo before the start of the game.

Wakulla Garden Club hosts district meeting

Posted onMay 28, 2025May 27, 2025AuthorSpecial to The Sun

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Wakulla County Garden Club (WCGC) hosted the 2025 FFGC District III (D3) Spring Meeting at TSC Wakulla Environmental Institute (WEI) on May 22nd.