By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The City of St. Marks appears to have finally gotten its tax levy and budget for 2023-24 approved.
Read More …Two War Eagles sign scholarships
Nehemiah Chandler signs with Georgia Tech; Haden Klees with Samford
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Two dynamic Wakulla War Eagle football players signed college scholarships on National Signing Day on Wednesday, Dec. 20 – Nehemiah Chandler signed with Georgia Tech, and Haden Klees signed with Samford.
Read More …Motion to dismiss heard in former deputy’s lawsuit
Robert Standeford sued after leaving the sheriff’s office, claiming he suffered whistleblower retaliation
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The lawsuit by former Wakulla deputy Robert Standeford against the sheriff’s office for wrongful termination was before Wakulla Circuit Judge Layne Smith on a motion to dismiss the case last week.
Read More …Correction
- Last week’s front page story about the Christmas light display incorrectly stated that the characters at the display were hired actors, when they are actually volunteers.
We regret the error.
Gingerbread house winner
Waypoint Properties won the Gingerbread house contest with a gingerbread beach house.
Read More …Sopchoppy gets update on water system plan
By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter
Sopchoppy city commissioners were provided an update on the master plan for the water system, which they had put in motion a few months ago.
The meeting was held last week, on Monday, Dec. 18.
Citizen asks St. Marks commissioner to step down
By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter
A citizen appeared at the St. Marks city commission meeting two weeks ago to call for Commissioner Paul Sheddan to resign from the commission entirely.
Read More …Reasons to take care of your mental health
By STAN POPOVICH
Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family. It can be difficult to admit that you have a mental health problem in your life. Secondly, it can be just as difficult in getting the people you know to understand your situation without making any kinds of judgments.
As a result, here are six reasons why you should make your mental health an important priority in your life.
Weekly Roundup: Exit strategy?
By JIM SAUNDERS
News Service of Florida
TALLAHASSEE — Sure, college football is about tradition, rivalries and rooting for the old alma mater.
But it’s also about money. Big money.
And Florida State University argues it’s getting shortchanged.
FSU on Friday filed a lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference, taking aim at a media-rights deal and alleging the conference has “persistently undermined its members’ revenue opportunities.”
