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Weekly Roundup: Healing after Helene

Posted onOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024AuthorNews Service of Florida

By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE – For the third consecutive week, Florida’s primary focus involved the unnerving anticipation of a major hurricane and the exhausting — and expensive — recovery from heavy rains and battering winds.

Open house at SunBlest Gardens

Posted onOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024AuthorLynda KinseyLeave a comment

SunBlest Gardens held its semi-annual fall Open House over the weekend, on Saturday and Sunday. The event drew plant lovers from around the region. (Photo by Lynda Kinsey)

Question of the week

Posted onOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024AuthorLynda KinseyLeave a comment

Weekly Roundup: Healing after Helene

Posted onOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024AuthorNews Service of Florida

By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE – Recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene continued this week along the Florida Gulf Coast and throughout the Big Bend, where President Joe Biden made a brief tour of impacted areas.

Smaller newspaper than usual

Posted onOctober 2, 2024October 1, 2024AuthorWilliam Snowden

Because of challenges with electricity and internet, this week’s Wakulla Sun is smaller than usual and does not include some of the regular features. It should return to normal next week.

Hurricane disrupts War Eagles

Posted onOctober 2, 2024October 1, 2024AuthorWilliam SnowdenLeave a comment

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

As Hurricane Helene neared, and the county issued a mandatory evacuation order, the school district cancelled school and extracurricular activities – including Friday night’s big game against district rival Suwannee.

Question of the week

Posted onOctober 2, 2024October 1, 2024AuthorLynda KinseyLeave a comment

Weekly Roundup: Helene hammers Florida

Posted onOctober 2, 2024October 1, 2024AuthorNews Service of Florida

By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE – The Category 4 Hurricane Helene unleashed its wrath on Florida this week, packing 140 mph winds and making landfall Thursday night near the Taylor County community of Perry.

Linda Oaks

Posted onOctober 2, 2024October 2, 2024AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Wakulla Public Library’s director, ‘Library Linda,’ is passionate about her community

Wakulla Public Library Director Linda Oaks

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Public libraries in the United States play an essential role in providing safe, accessible, and 100% free educational resource centers for every member in communities across the country.

Need for mental health screenings

Posted onOctober 2, 2024October 2, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Good mental health is an important part of good overall health. Routine mental health screenings can help healthcare providers diagnose depression and other mental illnesses early and improve the quality of life for their patients. (ABODE STOCK PHOTO)

By SAMANTHA KENNEDY
Extension Director

In recent years, the spotlight on mental health has illuminated a pressing issue: the necessity of regular screening for depression and other mental illnesses. As awareness grows, it becomes increasingly clear that identifying and addressing mental health issues early can have profound impacts on overall well-being and societal health.