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Community news from around Wakulla County

Rural, panhandle counties voted no on Amendment 4

November 13, 2024 / News Service of Florida

News Service of Florida

While it had widespread support in urban areas, a ballot proposal that would have enshrined abortion rights in the state Constitution ran into opposition last week in rural and Northwest Florida counties, according to data posted on the state Division of Elections website.

Shells & Tails held in Sopchoppy on Saturday

November 13, 2024 / Lynda Kinsey

Discover Sopchoppy held its annual Shells & Tails event on Saturday, Nov. 9, a celebration of oysters and mullet – and other seafood. Sopchoppy resident – and newly elected city commissioner – Leonard Tartt has an abundance of smoked mullet in front of him. (Photos by Lynda Kinsey)

Cosmetology students visit Eden Springs

November 13, 2024 / Special to The Sun

On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, Wakulla High School’s Cosmetology Program had the pleasure of visiting Eden Springs Rehab Facility!

Wakulla Springs car show held

November 13, 2024 / Gerald Brown / 0 Comments

Tim Marshall checking under the sideways hood on his 1950 Buick.

Food insecurity conference

November 7, 2024 / William Snowden

Follow up to event held in spring is focused on solutions to problems

Wakulla Extension Director Samantha Kennedy leads a discussion with about a dozen participants at the extension office on Wednesday, Oct. 30.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The Wakulla County Extension Office hosted a conference on food insecurity last week – a follow up to event held in the spring.

Bonnie Staubitz resigns as shelter director

November 7, 2024 / William Snowden

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Bonnie Staubitz, who runs Cauzican Animal Rescue and was involved with the Wakulla County Animal Shelter for 15 years, resigned last week as director of the shelter.

TWO COMMISSIONERS COME OFF THE BOARD

November 7, 2024 / William Snowden

Hess and Kemp’s last commission meeting

Commissioners Chuck Hess and Mike Kemp were honored at the county commission meeting on Monday, Nov. 4 – the last for both.

Inaugural Battlegolf tournament a smash hit

November 7, 2024 / Special to The Sun

Battlegolf champions Stone Cowie and Morgan Hays.

By TRAVIS BOLIN
Special to The Sun

Before the sun brightened the sky on Saturday morning, many volunteers were gathered at the Wakulla Sands Golf Course to prepare for the first-ever Battlegolf tournament.