A couple of Republican candidates for Congress, Keith Gross and Evan Power, above with County Commissioner Fred Nichols, visited Wakulla last week for meet & greet at Tropical Trader, sharing their views.
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Author: William Snowden
Special Olympics held at Wakulla High School
PHOTOS BY WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Read More …Federal suit filed against Kemp, Whaley
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.
Read More …Transportation battle over
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Wakulla Senior Citizens Director Lara Edwards, whose agency operates Wakulla Transportation, that Big Bend Transit had withdrawn and that ARPC would recommend Wakulla Transportation be awarded the contract.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
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
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)
Read More …Second judge recuses self from Mike Kemp case
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
Senior citizens travel in buses to Tallahassee where Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged rejects bids
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.
Read More …Paul Renner on affordability
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.
Read More …Former teacher is charged with felony mischief
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.