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Ask Judge Smith: Out with the old and in with the new

Posted onMay 20, 2026May 19, 2026AuthorSpecial to The Sun

By JUDGE LAYNE SMITH

Years ago, I wrote three newspaper columns with “Independence Day” in-mind. I share them now in celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday.
This is part three of three:
The Revolutionary War began in 1775 and ended in 1783. It spanned over 8 years (101 months). During that time, many American soldiers received little to no pay for their military service. After the war ended, Congress couldn’t satisfy the nation’s war debts, including soldiers’ back pay. Chronically short of funds, the federal government caused runaway inflation by over-circulating worthless paper money. Farmers were hit hard, and many lost their farms to foreclosures.

Question of the week

Posted onMay 20, 2026May 19, 2026AuthorLynda Kinsey

Question of the week

Posted onMay 13, 2026May 12, 2026AuthorLynda Kinsey

Question of the week

Posted onMay 6, 2026May 5, 2026AuthorLynda Kinsey

Weekly Roundup:Redistricting rumble

Posted onApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026AuthorNews Service of Florida

By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE – Special session season will soon be a reality in Florida.
Long awaited, the Senate on Friday published its bills for the non-congressional redistricting side of the session Gov. Ron DeSantis called, which begins on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the House and Senate went public a day earlier with plans to discuss the budget over three weeks in May.

Question of the week

Posted onApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026AuthorLynda Kinsey

County passes burn ban citing drought

Posted onApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026AuthorStaff Report

Local State of Emergency declared to prohibit outdoor fires, but doesn’t include grilling

Staff Report

Last week, Wakulla County Commissioners enacted a burn ban at an emergency meeting held on Wednesday, April 15, citing drought conditions and the need to reduce wildfire risk.

Question of the week

Posted onApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026AuthorLynda Kinsey

Question of the week

Posted onApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026AuthorLynda Kinsey

Weekly Roundup: ‘Making great progress’

Posted onApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026AuthorNews Service of Florida

By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — Lawmakers remain in a holding pattern, with no concrete progress made on the budget.
Legislative leaders issued memos to members saying they won’t need to return to the Capitol next week because there’s no agreement on allocations – top line numbers for the spending plan.