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BACK TO SCHOOL PICNIC

August 14, 2024 / William Snowden

Instead of the usual Back to School breakfast for teachers and lunch for non-instructinal personnel, a Back to School picnic was held for all employees at 3Y Ranch on Friday. It was hot. It rained. And there were door prizes. Plus hot dogs and burgers. (Photos by William Snowden)

City manager, clerk suddenly quit jobs

August 7, 2024 / William Snowden

Zoe Mansfield, left, and Ethel Jefferson, right, help at a Chamber luncheon with Mary Wallace, center.

Youth with Wakulla 4-H recognized at state event

August 7, 2024 / Special to The Sun

Some of the Wakulla 4-H members at the event.

Backpack giveaway held

August 7, 2024 / Gerald Brown / 0 Comments

Be A Hero to Our Heroes held it annual backpack giveaways throughout the county – with events in St. Marks, Panacea and Sopchoppy – culminating with last Saturday’s big giveaway in Crawfordville at the Wakulla Community Center. In addition to backpacks full of school supplies, there were all kinds of free things – including clothes and haircuts, even sports physicals. There was also information and displays on the importance of clean teeth. (Photos by Gerald Brown)

Studio 88 dancers perform on cruise

August 7, 2024 / Special to The Sun

Story & Photos By
LAUREN HOLLY
of Studio 88

Studio 88 Dance Production recently embarked on an unforgettable Carnival cruise trip, offering its company dancers a blend of professional growth, performance opportunities, and thrilling adventures—this unique journey, combined with dance and travel, left a lasting impact on all who participated.
The cruise was from July 14-18.

Chinesta Skipper Smith publishes new book

July 31, 2024 / Special to The Sun

Special to The Sun

Seeking happiness, wisdom, direction, and truth for a blessed life? Wakulla author Chinesta Skipper Smith presents her latest book, “The Benefits of Obeying God’s Word” (published by Xlibris), which explores the transformative power of living according to God’s Word.

Chamber luncheon held

July 31, 2024 / Lynda Kinsey

Chamber members load their plates with food from San Marcos restaurant at the luncheon on Wednesday, July 25.

Photos by Lynda Kinsey

Sheriff’s office partners withDISC Village for S2 program

July 31, 2024 / Special to The Sun

By CHUCK WHALEY
Wakulla Sheriff’s Office

The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office has been successfully utilizing the Sustained Solutions (S2) Program for the last six months to bring finality to on-going disagreements, long-term nuisances, and other protracted situations.

Weekly Roundup: Jumping onboard

July 31, 2024 / News Service of Florida

By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE – After President Joe Biden announced he will not seek re-election, most Florida delegates to the upcoming Democratic National Convention quickly got on board with Vice President Kamala Harris — with hopes her candidacy will help down the ballot.