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By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis finally filled the vacant lieutenant governor’s position this week, and days later brought along his newly appointed second-in command to announce the expansion of the state’s deportation efforts.
DeSantis for weeks has floated the prospect of opening a second immigrant-detention center at Camp Blanding, a North Florida training facility for the Florida National Guard.
By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida
TALLAHASSEE — As the state House moved forward this week with a rare mid-decade look at drawing new congressional maps, a federal judge put a temporary hold on construction at Alligator Alcatraz.
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Christian Nicolas of Wakulla, Florida, has completed IMPACT new student orientation and enrolled at Troy University for the Fall 2025 semester at the Troy Campus.
The fall semester for the Troy Campus starts on Wednesday, Aug. 13.
Troy University is a public, historic, international university with 22,500 students and 154,000 alumni. Students choose Troy for its quality academic programs, reasonable costs and availability of financial aid, outstanding faculty, and flexible in-class and online class offerings.
By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida
TALLAHASSEE — As Texas Republicans advanced a mid-decade redistricting map this week, Gov. Ron DeSantis continued to toy with having Florida engage in a similar effort to fulfill President Donald Trump’s call to strengthen the GOP’s hold in Congress.
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Because of an oversight when compiling last week’s story on Wakulla Lady War Eagle softball players named to the All-Big Bend team, sophomore Parker Stubbs was inadvertently left out of the story.
Along with Cylie Long, named Softball Player of the Year, and Charley Butler, named Softball Pitcher of the Year, Stubbs was named to the All-Big Bend First Team.
A sophomore, Stubbs was an infielder for the Lady War Eagles who played 24 games, had a .342 average, with 26 hits in 76 at-bats, with one home run and 18 RBIs.
We regret the error.
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!
Your support helps us continue our work with seniors through transportation, meals, and education programs. We also serve local elementary students with before and after school care.
We’re proud to have Prime Meridian Bank as our Title Sponsor and Cabs and Counters as our Social Hour Sponsor.
For more information or to reserve your table, contact Lara Edwards, Executive Director, l.edwards@wakullaseniorcitizens.com or call 850-212-3184. Or contact Sue Anderson, Fundraising Chair, at andersons1001@yahoo or 850-567-5408.
