Jerry Boler goes all out for the light display at his home in Songbird
By LEGION TAYLOR Reporter
Jerry Boler has yet again set up a magnificent Christmas light display in front of his home at 6 Cardinal Ct. in Songbird, complete with a radio station and a photo booth where anyone can come and get pictures with Santa, the Grinch, or Olaf the snowman.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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