MLK Remembrance
Author: William Snowden
Makena Glassner wins district bee
She won Friday’s spelling bee with the winning word ‘Catalyst’
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Makena Glassner, an 8th grader at Riversprings Middle, won the district-wide spelling bee on Friday with the word “Catalyst.”
Runner-up is Siris McKenzie, an 8th grader at Wakulla Middle.
Three jail inmates treated for overdose
The three reportedly OD’d on fentanyl, were taken to hospital for treatment
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Three inmates at the Wakulla County Jail reportedly recently overdosed on fentanyl or some other opioid and were treated with Narcan and subsequently taken to Tallahassee Memorial for treatment.
Read More …Citizen blames commissioner for problems
Bill Catalina was critical on Commissioner Ralph Thomas, but there’s no evidence of claim
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Citizen Bill Catalina was at last week’s county commission meeting to blame commissioners – especially Chairman Ralph Thomas – for problems at the Wakulla Airport and not firing volunteer airport manager Steve Fults.
Catalina made the comments at the Jan. 5th county commission meeting during the citizens to be heard portion of the meeting. He went to the podium with a protest sign complaining about Fults.
60 beds built for kids who need them
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
About 100 volunteers turned out Saturday morning at the parking lot of the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office to build beds.
Read More …Thanks to our readers
The Wakulla Sun appreciates its supporters and contributors as we enter 2026
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
As we go into the New Year, I want to thank our readers, advertisers and contributors as we start our fourth year as The Wakulla Sun.
We started the newspaper in February 2022 – me, salesperson Lynda Kinsey and graphic artist/production supervisor Eric Stanton along with reporter Riddhi Patel – after leaving The Wakulla News over differences with the new owners. Except for Patel, the others of us had worked at the newspaper for decades.
Apalachicola oystering opened Jan. 1
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
On Jan. 1, the Apalachicola Bay reopened through Feb. 28 for commercial Apalachicola Bay Endorsement holders and Apalachicola Bay Recreational Opportunity Permit holders.
Read More …The pistol in the jail
The .22 caliber pocket pistol and a meth pipe were brought in by an inmate
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The inmate who allegedly smuggled a pistol into a secure area of the jail, also brought in a meth pipe, according to the charging document.
Wakulla County Jail inmate James Hollis was charged last week with smuggling a handgun inside the secure area of the jail, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Incident involving Dale Evans reported
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Wakulla Sheriff’s deputies were called to the home of a former deputy who wanted an incident reported in which former Major Dale Evans had sent an accusatory email claiming the woman had stolen his cell phone.
Read More …Inmate charged with smuggling gun into jail
James Hollis is charged with smuggling contraband and possession of a firearm by a felon
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Wakulla County Jail inmate James Hollis was charged last week with smuggling a handgun inside the secure area of the jail, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The Sun first reported on the situation a couple of weeks ago, but did not name the inmate under investigation because criminal charges hadn’t been filed.