Staff Report
A Sopchoppy man was killed in single-vehicle crash on Tuesday, Aug. 4, just before 11 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Wakulla Sun to host Congressional candidates
Staff Report
The Wakulla Sun has invited all 12 candidates for Congressional District 2 to a gathering on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the public library beginning at 6 p.m.
There are eight Republicans and four Democrats in the party primary to be held Aug. 18. The party winners will face off in the November general election.
The Democrat candidates are Yen Bailey, Brice Barnes, Amanda Marie Green and Nic Zateslo.
Republican candidates are Keith Gross, Lee Jones, Nick Lewis, Luke Murphy, Jim Norton, Evan Power, Austin Rogers, and Audie Rowell.
The Sun has received commitments from most of the candidates to attend.
The Sun will livestream the forum on Facebook and archive the video on our YouTube page.
Joe Williams passes
We received word late on Monday that decorated World War II veteran Joe Williams, who was 106, passed away on Saturday, July 25. Williams is seen here in a photo from May 2024 with David Pienta when he went on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Robert Manning recalled as young person calling Williams ‘the Bible Extoller’ for his memory of verses.
County Commission, District 4, Republican Primary Candidates Forum 2026
Quincee Messersmith is being challenged by Carrie Hughes. Each were asked questions provided to The Wakulla Sun.
Minor injuries in 3-car crash
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A three-car crash on U.S. Highway 319 near Songbird Avenue resulted in only minor injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Read More …Wakulla Sun to host candidate forum
Staff Report
The Wakulla Sun will host a candidate forum for the two Republican candidates for the county commission seat – incumbent Quincee Messersmith and challenger Carrie Hughes – on July 28 at the public library beginning at 6 p.m.
Additionally, the Sun is inviting the candidates for Congress, Republicans and Democrats, to appear at the forum to introduce themselves and speak on their views.
The Sun will livestream the forum on our YouTube page.
The primary election day is Aug. 18.
Springs 3-D cave map to be shown
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Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park and Wakulla Environmental Institute will present a program on the Sunfish, the underwater robot that has been 3-D mapping the underground cave system of Wakulla Springs.
Read More …Fourth of July celebrations set
Staff Report
Fourth of July celebrations are set for St. Marks and Sopchoppy on Saturday:
- Sopchoppy Fourth of July Festival will begin with the annual parade at 4 p.m. through downtown, then music and fireworks at the City Park.
- St. Marks Fourth of July Celebration will be held beginning at 4 p.m. with vendors and food trucks. Fireworks over the river at dark.
Springs 3-D cave map to be shown
Staff Report
Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park and Wakulla Environmental Institute will present a program on the Sunfish, the underwater robot that has been 3-D mapping the underground cave system of Wakulla Springs.
Read More …Preparedness Expo set
Staff Report
The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management will be hosting its 2026 Preparedness Expo at the new Emergency Operations Center on Saturday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to noon, Emergency Management Director Jennifer Nagy announced.
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