Tree protection eyed
County commission will look at ‘incentives’ for developers to stop clear cutting
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
County commissioners said they would consider tree protection ordinance after half a dozen members of the Charter Review Committee appeared at last week’s meeting to implore them to look at the issue.
Read More …New member appointed to city commission
By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter
An emergency meeting in St. Marks last week saw the appointment of John Gunter to the city commission by a 4-0 vote.
Read More …Fight over souvenirs
Family of late UCF Coach Gene McDowell’s family in a battle over trophies
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The widow of Coach Gene McDowell, who was head football coach at the University of Central Florida from 1985 to 1997, was in county court last week asking that some of her late husband’s trophies and scrapbook be returned to her.
Read More …Man charged with Shell Point threats found dead
Matthew Williams had been missing, his body found in Tallahassee
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
A man charged with threatening his Shell Point neighbors was reportedly found dead in Tallahassee, according to sources close to the matter.
Read More …Restitution of $4,350 ordered for Tarpine gate
Andrew Curles rammed the gate in July and was charged with felony criminal mischief
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
A Panacea man was ordered to pay $4,350 to replace one of the gates at Tarpine after he rammed it with his truck on July 21.
Read More …Supervisor of Elections to offer $1,200 scholarships
Special to The Sun
Wakulla County Supervisor of Elections Joe Morgan, through the Florida Supervisor of Elections (FSE), is proud to offer Florida college and university students the opportunity to apply for one of three $1,200 scholarships.
Read More …Woman’s Club holds fashion show fundraiser
By NANCY FLOYD RICHARDSON
Special to The Sun
In mid-December, the Crawfordville Woman’s Club introduced a new fundraiser to Wakulla County: the Chico’s Fashion Show. With a Christmas theme and décor, the sold-out event featured models, a delicious lunch, fun door prizes, and a live auction.
Read More …Briefs
- Tree planting at rec park on Jan. 19
In honor of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs’ 100th anniversary, each county in Florida is planting two county-specific trees, paid for by Duke Energy. Wakulla’s trees will be planted on Friday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Rec Park.
This event is separate from the Wakulla Garden Club’s annual tree giveaway, which will be held on Saturday, Jan. 20th.
- Memoir writing class at library Jan. 17
A new memoir writing class with published author Kitty Culkin begins on Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. at the Public Library. It’s free and it’s fun.
Bring your notebook and pen.
