- A story last week on the upcoming 100th anniversary of Sopchoppy School had the wrong date for the celebration. The correct date is April 13, 2024 – the same day as the Worm Gruntin’ Festival.
We regret the error.
Author: Staff Report
Tallahassee man killed in crash on Sand Lake Road
Staff Report
A 57-year-old Tallahassee man was killed in a one-car crash on Monday, Dec. 18, on Sand Lake Road near U.S. Highway 98, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The man’s truck was traveling east on Sand Lake Road approaching a right-hand curve. For unknown reasons, the vehicle failed to navigate the curve and collided with a tree. The driver was pronounced deceased on scene by Wakulla County EMS at 7:26 a.m. FHP was assisted on scene by Wakulla County Sheriff’s Department.
FHP does not release the names of people involved in crashes citing the agency’s interpretation of Marsy’s Law, the constitutional amendment intended to protect victims of crime.
Dead body found in Panacea, no foul play suspected
Staff Report
A man’s body was discovered in a ditch in Panacea on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office released a statement that read:
Editor’s Note
Last week’s front page story on the bunk beds built for kids without beds by the Rotary Club and Realtors should have also credited Cone Distributing for making a financial contribution to the project.
Remembrance service at Family Funeral Home
Staff Report
A Big Bend Hospice Tree of Remembrance service will be held on Thursday, Dec. 14, at Family Funeral Home Harvey-Young Chapel from 5 to 6 p.m.
Tree ornaments will be available to buy in memory of loved ones.
Pastor BB Barwick will speak, and there will be music by Pastor Barwick and group from Panacea Full Gospel, Kathy Lawhon and group from Crawfordville First Baptist, Brody Castle from Lake Ellen Baptist, a group from Sopchoppy Southern Baptist, Lori White from River of Life, Laura Hudson, andTom Roberts and Kimberly Crum.
Food will be available.
Recent ribbon-cuttings
Joanne Larson is school employee of the year
