By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
A Wakulla County school bus was involved in a crash Wednesday morning around 8:15 a.m.
Read More …Fatal deer disease limited to one case
News Service of Florida
After a deer killed in June in Holmes County tested positive for a contagious fatal disease, it remains the only detected case in the state, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Executive Director Roger Young said Wednesday.
Read More …Increase in fiscally constrained distribution
Wakulla will receive an additional $625,500 over last year in payment as fiscally constrained county
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Property Appraiser Ed Brimner put out a news release this week noting that the county will receive an additional $625,500 from the state, monies received by fiscally constrained counties.
Read More …Fiscally constrained distribution up
By ED BRIMNER
Property Appraiser
The Florida Department of Revenue recently announced Wakulla County is receiving $2,006,736 in Fiscally Constrained County funds in 2024. This is a $625,529 increase from the $1,381,207 received in 2023. Why is Wakulla receiving this money from the State of Florida and why did it increase?
Read More …Gala held as fundraiser for Wakulla Christian
Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
Denim and Diamonds Gala, Wakulla Christian School’s first ever Parent Teacher Organization fundraising event was held on Friday, Feb. 23 at the Wakulla Community Center. The event was held in effort to raise funds to expand the school’s campus.
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Weekly Roundup: Leaders’ priorities prosper
By RYAN DAILEY
News Service of Florida
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Legislature this week passed a bill that is designed to keep minors under 16 from being on social-media platforms, this year’s top priority of the House speaker.
Read More …Business owner arrested for fraud in two counties
Special to The Sun
In a joint effort, detectives of the Leon County Sheriff’s Office and the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office have successfully apprehended 48-year-old Charles Allen, the owner of Tallahassee Mobile RV Repair, following extensive investigations into fraudulent activities impacting multiple local citizens.
Read More …‘Mooseland’s Got… Talent?’ finishes run at Moose Lodge
By LYNDA KINSEY
Staff
The Wakulla Moose Lodge in Panacea hosted its 8th Annual Mystery Dinner Theater & Show with a sold out house over three nights of shows – “Mooseland’s Got… Talent?” ran February 17th, 18th and 24th.
Read More …Black history
Christian coalition honors achievement in medicine at gala; other weekend events
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The Wakulla County Christian’ Coalition’s annual Arthur Lee Andrews’ scholarship gala was packed on Saturday night at the community center, with an estimated 160 guests in attendance for the event to honor local women achievers working in medicine.
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