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Correction

Posted onDecember 20, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorStaff Report

A story last week on the upcoming 100th anniversary of Sopchoppy School had the wrong date for the celebration. The correct date is April 13, 2024 – the same day as the Worm Gruntin’ Festival.
We regret the error.

Tallahassee man killed in crash on Sand Lake Road

Posted onDecember 20, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorStaff Report

Staff Report

A 57-year-old Tallahassee man was killed in a one-car crash on Monday, Dec. 18, on Sand Lake Road near U.S. Highway 98, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The man’s truck was traveling east on Sand Lake Road approaching a right-hand curve. For unknown reasons, the vehicle failed to navigate the curve and collided with a tree. The driver was pronounced deceased on scene by Wakulla County EMS at 7:26 a.m. FHP was assisted on scene by Wakulla County Sheriff’s Department.
FHP does not release the names of people involved in crashes citing the agency’s interpretation of Marsy’s Law, the constitutional amendment intended to protect victims of crime.

KWCB’s River Cleanup on the Wakulla River

Posted onDecember 20, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

By TAMMIE NASON
Of Keep Wakulla County Beautiful

In a heartening display of community spirit and environmental commitment, Keep Wakulla County Beautiful (KWCB) in partnership with American Rivers conducted their 5th Annual River Cleanup on December 9th, 2023.

Wakulla schools garner another‘A’ grade

Posted onDecember 20, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

By RICHARD MYHRE
Wakulla Schools

Last week the Florida Department of Education released district and school grades for the 2022-23 school year which validated the success and hard work of the entire Wakulla County School District.

Linville graduates from Middle Georgia State

Posted onDecember 20, 2023December 19, 2023AuthorLegion Taylor

Caitlynn Linville, a 4 year college soccer athlete,
graduated on Dec. 6, 2023 from Middle Georgia State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitative Sciences. She wishes to pursue a Master’s degree in the future in Biomedical Sciences or go to PA School.
Congratulations Caitlynn for all the hard work.

Weekly Roundup: Conflicts in the courts

Posted onDecember 20, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorNews Service of Florida

By RYAN DAILEY
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — Legal fights over two controversial laws backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis were in focus in the courts this week, with a new lawsuit filed and a trial in another case kicking off in Tallahassee.

Gift from the North Pole assists 300 people at event

Posted onDecember 20, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Lov-lee, Giovanni and Winter Hardin with Olaf from Frozen.

Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Wakulla Giving Hands partnered with the Less Fortunate Still Matters Foundation and Mack’s Country Meats to provide A Gift from The North Pole to families in Wakulla County on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Wakulla Senior Citizens Center.
A Gift from The North Pole included toys and books for children, clothes and personal hygiene items as well as music, dancing, popcorn, and sno-cones were also included for approximately 300 people who did not let the weekend’s bad weather hinder their holiday fun.

Opening on Code Enforcement Board

Posted onDecember 20, 2023February 9, 2024AuthorSpecial to The Sun

Special to The Sun

Are you interested in serving on the Wakulla County Code Enforcement Board?
Wakulla County is currently seeking two citizens who have a willingness to serve as members on the Code Enforcement Board to fill two vacant positions.