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Kacie Tartt honored byUCF athletes

Posted onOctober 16, 2024October 21, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Spanish professor Kacie Tartt before the UCF game on Aug. 29.

By Ruby Merced of The Change/ UCF’s student publication

Four University of Central Florida football players gave Spanish Professor Kacie Tartt the honor of a lifetime prior to its season opener on Aug. 29.

Dog Hunters hold fundraiser

Posted onOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Ellis Burns, age 4, poses with the dog food collected for hurricane victims with pets.

Florida State Dog Hunters Association held a fundraiser in Hudson Park on Saturday to raise money and collect dog food for hurricane victims in Perry and Steinhatchee.

Cheer help

Posted onOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Wakulla War Eagle cheerleaders and special needs students helped collect and deliver items to hurricane victims in Taylor County last week. (Photo by Susan Shiver)

‘Sylvia’ at Palaver Tree

Posted onOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

“Sylvia,” a play about a Manhattan couple who adopts a dog named Sylvia and the strain it causes on the relationship.

Sheriff donates unspent campaign funds

Posted onOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024AuthorSpecial to The SunLeave a comment

Sheriff Jared Miller made a stop at Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea to make a donation from his unspent campaign monies. He also donated to other non-profits including Rotary Club of Wakulla, Red Cross, Wakulla Senior Center, Joy-Filled Journeys, Be A Hero to Our Heroes, and Wakulla Giving Hands.

Golf paid for student players

Posted onOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Funds from the recent golf tournament at Wakulla Sands Golf Course have paid for the use of the course by the boys and girls golf teams at Wakulla High. A ceremonial check was presented last Monday night with the teams.

Turtle recused after Helene

Posted onOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024AuthorSpecial to The SunLeave a comment

A surprisingly small Green Sea Turtle was rescued from the marshes off Keaton Beach on Saturday after Hurricane Helene’s fury.

WCT to hold auditions for ‘9 to 5’

Posted onOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

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The movie, “9 to 5” was a big hit in America in December 1980. The movie was directed by Colin Higgins and produced by Bruce Gilbert. The screenplay was written by Patricia Resnick and Colin Higgins.

Coastal Cleanup held Sept. 21

Posted onOctober 2, 2024October 1, 2024AuthorSpecial to The SunLeave a comment

Clean up volunteers with some of the trash they collected.

By TAMMIE NASON
KWCB Director

This year’s International Coastal Cleanup on Sept. 21 kicked off with a stunning sunrise over the bay at Woolley Park in Panacea.

4-H Peanut Butter Challenge returns

Posted onOctober 2, 2024October 1, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Wakulla 4-H at the Wakulla county commission meeting on Sept. 23. That’s Commissioner Ralph Thomas in the costume.

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Since 2012, UF/IFAS Extension and partner institution Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension have donated tons of peanut butter to food banks through their annual Peanut Butter Challenge.