Several Wakulla projects in state budget

Posted onAuthorWilliam Snowden

Gov. DeSantis approves one fire station, but vetos money to relocate Shell Point fire station

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the state budget last week that included several Wakulla projects – including $3.7 million to purchase the more than 200 acres where a controversial gas station had been proposed on a parcel that has an underground cave system linking Chip’s Hole to Wakulla Springs.

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Human trafficking

Posted onAuthorLynda Kinsey

The Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center partnered with Tallahassee Community College, Florida Department of Health – Wakulla and Wakulla County Coalition for Youth for a Human Trafficking Community Conversation on Wednesday, June 12, at the TCC Wakulla Center. Debbie Kearney and Robin Hassler of STAC in a discussion with the more than 50 participants. (Photo by Lynda Kinsey)

Leadership Academy

Posted onAuthorSpecial to The Sun

Pictured are MSGT Tony Lane (Naval Science Instructor), C/LCDR Heath McBrayer, C/ENS Joshua Bennight, C/ENS Kaylena Pontones, IT1(SW/AW) Chuck Meyerriecks (Naval Science Instructor)

On June 9th through 14th, the Area 10 Navy JROTC Leadership Academy was held at Riverside Preparatory Academy in Gainesville, Ga.

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School construction

Posted onAuthorLegion Taylor

The new career academy building is ahead of schedule and under budget

Work on the War Eagle Career Academy being built behind Wakulla High School and funded with $20 million from Triumph Gulf Coast.

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

The new Career and Technical Education (CTE) building at Wakulla High School is nearing completion, and is expected to be ready for the start of school in August. Beginning to end, the entire facility took just one year to complete, which is faster than expected.

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