State champion has a nice ‘ring’ to it
By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent
The title “Kendal Haynie, 2026 State Champion” has a nice ring to it and now her copious collection of awards does too.
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Color Guard
With the cancellation of last week’s preseason game, we didn’t have a photo of this Color Guard for the Football section.
Read More …Two athletes from Sunchaser CrossFit earn recognition
Special to The Sun
Sunchaser CrossFit in Crawfordville is proud to recognize two athletes whose recent accomplishments demonstrate that dedication, perseverance and hard work can lead to success at any age.
Read More …4-H volunteers help youth find their spark
Special to The Sun
In Wakulla County, a volunteer can be the person who helps a young person plant a first garden, safely draw a bow, prepare a family recipe, identify an insect, balance a simple budget or discover that leadership starts with one good idea and the courage to try it.
How you can help • Club volunteer: organizational leader, assistant, activity leader, project leader, resource leader or mentor to independent youth. • Project volunteer: county project leader or shooting sports volunteer. • Activity volunteer: county activity leader, event helper or episodic volunteer. • Community support: event or contest judge, County 4-H Association member, key leader for a project area or special event, or resource person who teaches a specific skill. Key Dates • Wakulla 4-H Open House: Saturday, August 29, 2026, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Wakulla Extension Arena, 84 Cedar Avenue, Crawfordville. • Wakulla 4-H club program year begins: September 1, 2026.Read More …
Moose donate $1,500for veterans
Presentation of $1,500 recently from Wakulla Moose Lodge 2510 to local VA in honor of Paul Peters, a veteran member who passed away recently. The Pool players collected these funds for this donation. A big thank you to our Pool players! (Photo submitted)
Help count wildflower pollinators on Aug. 21
Special to The Sun
Join the fun at Sopchoppy Depot Park (33 Rose Street) on Friday, August 21 between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Help to count bees and butterflies landing on individual wildflower plants as part of the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census in Wakulla County. Spend just 15 minutes to count insect landings and help pollinator scientists.
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Jason Jones seeks re-election as circuit judge
By JASON JONES
Special to The Sun
A judge should be fair, compassionate, and follow the law, and I have demonstrated all three of these qualities throughout my 22 years as a member of the Florida Bar and my six years as your Judge.
The Wakulla Sun offers candidates the opportunity to announce their candidacy, and tell voters the issues that are important to them.Read More …
First day of school
These Shadeville Elementary students head inside on the first day of school, Monday, Aug. 10, which was an early release day. Superintendent of Schools Rick Myhre issued a statement giving “a huge shout-out and thank you to our bus drivers and van drivers for an amazing first day of school!” Myhre noted that some bus routes were a little longer, and some buses were more crowded than others, but no bus left campus over capacity and all students arrived home safely.
FRESH Backpack Giveaway held on Saturday
The FRESH Be A Hero to Our Heroes organization held its 16th annual Backpack Giveaway at communities around the county – St. Marks, Panacea, Sopchoppy – culminating in the big event at this past Saturday at the community center in Crawfordville. Students received school supplies to prepare for the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 10.
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