William Snowden – The Wakulla Sun

Federal suit filed against Kemp, Whaley

Posted onApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

Victims in doxxing case file a civil lawsuit, also naming Deputy Don Newsome, the sheriff’s office and the county

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The man mistakenly outed as the person behind a Facebook account that was trolling county commissioner Mike Kemp and Wakulla Citizens Page administrator Becky Whaley has filed a federal lawsuit against Kemp and Whaley claiming infliction of emotional pain and suffering, and retaliation – and against Wakulla County for negligence – seeking unspecified damages.

Transportation battle over

Posted onApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

Wakulla Transportation will continue after Big Bend Transit withdraws bid

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Wakulla Transportation will continue to provide ride services for local residents after Big Bend Transit withdrew its proposal.
Apalachee Regional Planning Council sent out an email on Thursday, April 16, alerting Wakulla Senior Citizens Director Lara Edwards, whose agency operates Wakulla Transportation, that Big Bend Transit had withdrawn and that ARPC would recommend Wakulla Transportation be awarded the contract.

Dale Evans files federal lawsuit against sheriff

Posted onApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

Former major over road patrol sues claiming he was wrongfully terminated as retaliation

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Dale Evans, a former high-ranking member of Sheriff Jared Miller’s command staff, filed a federal lawsuit last week claiming he was fired in 2025 as an act of retaliation for bringing up issues related to the sheriff’s office.
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in Tallahassee on Thursday, April 16, by Evans’ attorney, Marie Mattox.

Annual Torch Run

Posted onApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Law enforcement officers and special olympians made the almost 2 mile run from the sheriff’s office to the courthouse on Wednesday as part of the annual Torch Run for Special Olympics. Sheriff Jared Miller noted the runs throughout the state has raised millions of dollars for Special Olympics over the years. (Photos by William Snowden)

Second judge recuses self from Mike Kemp case

Posted onApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Circuit Judge Ron Flury recused himself from presiding over the felony case of former County Commissioner Mike Kemp, who faces charges of using a public record to harass and tampering with a witness, both felonies.
While Judge Flury offered no explanation for removing himself from the case, it came two days after Kemp’s attorney, Stephen Webster, filed a motion to dismiss the case, arguing that there was no attempt to harass or threaten the alleged victim.

Wakulla Transportation fights on

Posted onApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

Senior citizens travel in buses to Tallahassee where Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged rejects bids

Some of the seniors from Wakulla County at the meeting in Tallahassee.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Dozens of seniors from the Wakulla Senior Center loaded up on buses last week and traveled to Tallahassee to appear at the meeting of the state Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged – urging them to reject a recommendation that Big Bend Transit replace Wakulla Transportation in providing transportation services.

Paul Renner on affordability

Posted onApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner made his first stop to a rural county on his afforability tour, stopping by the old Wakulla County courthouse on Monday, April 13, for a roundtable.

Former teacher is charged with felony mischief

Posted onApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

Jeffrey Duggar, who served prison time after death of child, is charged with damaging a church

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Jeffrey Duggar, once a popular teacher at Wakulla High School who was later imprisoned for aggravated child abuse after a 15-month-old he took in was killed, was arrested in February for breaking out windows at Zion Hill Church.
Duggar was arrested on Feb. 23 after sheriff’s deputies were called about a man breaking out windows at the church.

4 Lady War Eagle softball players sign college scholarships

Posted onApril 8, 2026April 8, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

Softball players Abbigail Lawhon, twins Allison and Brianna Stephens, and Makenzie Marlow signed scholarships in a ceremony on Tuesday, March 31.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Four Wakulla softball players signed college scholarships at a ceremony at the high school on Tuesday, March 31.

SENIORS PROTEST

Posted onApril 8, 2026April 8, 2026AuthorWilliam Snowden

For Wakulla Transportation

Senior citizens holding ‘We support Wakulla Transportation’ signs held a protest on Tuesday, March 31 against plans by the Transportation Disadvantaged Board to strip the Wakulla County Senior Center of its role providing transportation to local residents, a service it’s provided for 35 years.