Author: Staff Report

• Tree planting at rec park on Jan. 19

In honor of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs’ 100th anniversary, each county in Florida is planting two county-specific trees, paid for by Duke Energy. Wakulla’s trees will be planted on Friday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Rec Park.
This event is separate from the Wakulla Garden Club’s annual tree giveaway, which will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20th.

• Memoir writing class at library Jan. 17

A new memoir writing class with published author Kitty Culkin begins on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. at the Public Library. It’s free and it’s fun.
Bring your notebook and pen.

• Last week’s front page story about the Christmas light display incorrectly stated that the characters at the display were hired actors, when they are actually volunteers.
  We regret the error.

• 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.

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.

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:

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