By RACHEL PIENTA
4-H Director
Wakulla 4-H member Nina “Libby” Justice traveled to Gainesville to compete at the 4-H State Horse Events held June 8 at the University of Florida.
Read More …Libby Justice finishes second in public speaking event
Author: Special to The Sun
Man faces DUI Manslaughter for crash that killed Jefferson commissioner
By LAURA YOUNG and HEATHER AINSLEY
ECB Publishing Inc.
At a first appearance proceeding at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, Wakulla County Judge Brian Miller informed Taylor Searcy that he was being charged with DUI Manslaughter in the death of Stephen Walker.
Read More …Taps Across America
Pastor David Allen of Sopchoppy Southern Baptist Church took out his bugle to play Taps at exactly 3 p.m. on Memorial Day as part of “Taps Across America’”to remember those who died in U.S. military service. (Photo submitted by Sandra Sheets)
Vote for KWCB volunteer
By TAMMIE NASON
KWCB Director
Voting for the Keep Wakulla County Beautiful (KWCB) Awards is now open! This is your opportunity to recognize and celebrate the outstanding individuals and their contributions to our community’s environmental well-being.
Read More …BlueWater presents $7,000 in faith-based scholarships
The annual BlueWater Realty Faith-Based Scholarship is offered to assist students in achieving their educational goals while preserving and promoting Christian values in our community.
Read More …Voting open for KWCB’s environmental awards
By TAMMIE NASON
KWCB Director
Voting for the Keep Wakulla County Beautiful (KWCB) Awards is now open!
Read More …Mermaids and Mimosas fundraiser set on Saturday
The event is a benefit for Gulf Specimen Marine Lab
Special to the Sun
Gulf Specimen Marine Lab is delighted to announce its “Mermaids and Mimosas” fundraising event on Saturday, June 8 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Read More …Someone stuck a knife in a pelican’s beak
Florida Wild Mammal rescued the bird at Shell Point
Story & Photos By
SUE DAMON
Special to The Sun
On the evening of May 15, a pelican was spotted on a Shell Point dock with a hunting knife lodged in its bill.
Read More …Multiple drug arrests by sheriff’s office, task force
Special to The Sun
Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office Detectives and the Crime Suppression Unit, alongside detectives of the Leon County Sheriff’s Office, the North Star Multijurisdictional Drug Task Force, and Agents of the Homeland Security Investigations executed two residential Search Warrants as part of “Operation Heartbreaker” on Thursday, May 23.
Read More …Wakulla to host human trafficking conversation
From the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center
Wakulla community members are invited to participate in an interactive discussion with local experts on how to disrupt human trafficking and create a strong and healthy community.
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