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Kraft Nissan donates car to WHS automotive program

Posted onMarch 20, 2024March 19, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Kraft Nissan recently made a generous donation to the Wakulla High School Automotive program by providing an EV car for students to work on and learn from. This donation will allow students to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology in the automotive industry.

Meeting on changes to BMAP set for March 22

Posted onMarch 20, 2024March 19, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Special to The Sun

Wakulla County Health Department is hosting an informative meeting regarding the Wakulla Springs Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) changes coming to Wakulla County.

Wakulla High celebrates literacy, resiliency

Posted onMarch 20, 2024March 19, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Wakulla High staff wear green to promote positivity and mental health.

By VICTORIA POPE
Wakulla Schools

Wakulla High School is thrilled to share the highlights of its successful participation with Florida Department of Education’s Celebrate Literacy Week in conjunction with the Panhandle Area Education Consortium’s STAR (Soaring to Achieve Resiliency) Week. From January 22-26.

Optimist essay contest

Posted onMarch 13, 2024March 12, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Special to The Sun

Wakulla High School Student Kaylie Kosec, right, took first place in the Optimist Club Essay Contest. Kaylie, a ninth grader, won $100 for her essay.

Ralph Thomas seeks re-election to commission

Posted onMarch 6, 2024March 5, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

By RALPH THOMAS
Candidate

Wakulla County Commissioner Ralph Thomas has officially filed for re-election, pledging to continue his dedicated service to the community.

KWCB, U.S. Forest Service hold forest cleanup

Posted onMarch 6, 2024March 5, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

KWCB volunteers cleaning up trash in the Apalachicola National Forest on Saturday.

By TAMMIE NASON
Of KWCB

In a remarkable display of community spirit, 94 volunteers and local leaders collaborated with Keep Wakulla County Beautiful and the U.S. Forest Service to clean up the Apalachicola National Forest on Saturday, March 2.

More than 100 attend Friends of Wakulla Springs

Posted onMarch 6, 2024March 5, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Jack Rudloe, founder of Gulf Specimen Marine Lab, was guest speaker at the Friends of Wakulla Springs’ annual meeting.

By SUE DAMON
Special to The Sun

The Friends of Wakulla Springs held its annual meeting on Sunday, March 3rd with over 100 Friends in attendance.

Roth IRA for kids

Posted onMarch 4, 2024March 5, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

By BRIAN ENGLISH

Small business owners may find it challenging to find ways to provide additional benefits to their children who work for the company.

The Old Pro: We’ve got to step up

Posted onMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

By AL HARTMAN
The Old Pro

Hello and hope you had a Happy Valentines Day!
Most of the hunting seasons have closed for this year and the fishing is getting a little better, weather permitting.

The Lifetime Learning Credit

Posted onMarch 4, 2024March 4, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

If you were enrolled in higher education or skill development courses over the last year, you may be eligible to receive the Lifetime Learning Credit.

By SAMANTHA KENNEDY
Extension Director

It’s that time again…tax time! As we all prepare our returns for the current tax season, we may be looking for credits that can help us possibly reduce our tax liability.