By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Joseph Ronnie Raker appeared in court in Hidalgo County, Texas and waived extradition back to Wakulla on two charges of murder.
Raker was captured on Thursday, Aug. 13 in Mexico, across the river from Brownsville, Texas, by U.S. Marshals and Mexican police.
Special to The Sun
Wakulla County Fire Chief Louis Lamarche has announced his plans to retire in June 2027, concluding a distinguished career in public safety that began more than two decades ago and has been marked by steady leadership, operational improvements, and an unwavering commitment to the residents of Wakulla County.
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By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
I think election night is one of my favorite events to cover: There’s the excitement of the returns, and usually some socializing.
I will admit that the old days were better – when the Supervisor of Elections office was at the courthouse and spectators gathered on the lawn to see results on a color TV rolled out the front door.
By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent
The title “Kendal Haynie, 2026 State Champion” has a nice ring to it and now her copious collection of awards does too.
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With the cancellation of last week’s preseason game, we didn’t have a photo of this Color Guard for the Football section.
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By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The Wakulla War Eagles and their new head coach got their first victory of the season, a 27-7 win over the Gadsden Jaguars in a weather-shortened game.
There were two lightning delays. The first delay came in the third quarter, and the game went on until the second lightning alarm, which sounded with 9:18 left in the fourth quarter.
The game was eventually called.
Will face Democrat, NPA candidates in November for commission seat
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Candidate Carrie Hughes upset incumbent Quincee Messersmith in the Republican primary for Wakulla County commission seat 4.
And she did it in convincing fashion, taking 75% of the votes cast in the Aug. 18 primary election.
Joseph Raker, wanted for murder, captured in Mexico
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office called local reporters after 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, to give them an alert that a press conference with the sheriff was imminent.
Just before 8 p.m. that night, Sheriff Jared Miller announced that Joseph Ronnie Raker had been captured in Mexico.
By LYNDA KINSEY
Of The Sun
A 22-year-old female driving a Ford F-150 crashed into the front of the Mineral Springs Seafood building in the early morning hours on Saturday, Aug. 15th taking out almost the entire front of the market. It appears the truck struck the corner of the building taking out the front, and a split on the south side of the building was also caused by the accident.
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