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Attention is on alligators, ICE
By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida
TALLAHASSEE — Amid what Gov. Ron DeSantis called the “sauna stage of Tallahassee weather,” attention shifted this week to a proposed migrant detention center in the Everglades and speculation about what the governor will redline from the state’s 2025-26 budget.
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‘Long and winding road’ in the rearview
By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida
TALLAHASSEE — House and Senate leaders brought the gavel down on the 105-day legislative session before midnight last Monday, celebrating with the traditional hanky drop signaling a wrap to their work.
Read More …Salute to Veterans offers services on Friday, Saturday
Staff Report
The second annual Salute to Veterans will be held at the Wakulla Community Center on Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event, hosted by the VFW and Auxiliary Post 4538 is open to all veterans and their families and offers access to medical, dental and eye care, as well as veteran services, counseling and financial services.
For more information, email asaluteto ourveterans@gmail.com.
Correction
This photo from the Rockin’ Reds fishing tournament misidentified the man talking to Chris Russell about his friend, Gage Pitman, who the tournament is held in memory of. The man’s name is Keith Godden.
We regret the error.
Senior center fundraiser set July 25
Join us on Friday, July 25, for our 28th Annual Christmas in July Fundraiser benefiting the Wakulla Senior Center at the Lodge at Wakulla Springs at 6 p.m. with a Social Hour (cash bar), followed by dinner, dancing, and a silent auction.
This year, we are excited to offer an optional opportunity to join us for a friendly competition: our Silent Auction Table Centerpiece Contest!
Weekly Roundup: Let’s make a deal!
By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida
TALLAHASSEE — Weeks after talks imploded on a state spending plan for the next fiscal year, legislative leaders on Friday put the finishing touches on a budget proposal that should be ready for House and Senate votes on Monday.
A bottom-line total for the budget was not immediately available, though it is expected to be smaller than a $115.6 billion spending plan proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
