An Empty Bowls event was held on Thursday at Wakulla High School to raise money for Wakulla Giving Hands. Music, culinary, and art teachers collaborated with volunteers to make soup as well as handmade bowls.
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Cold-stunned turtles treated at Gulf Specimen
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Dozens of people were set up on Thursday to receive the incoming sea turtles – 25 had been cold-stunned by the icy temperatures and picked up from St. Joseph Bay in Gulf County and brought to Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea for treatment.
Read More …Candidates file for 2026 election
Staff Report
Several candidates have filed to run in the 2026 election, all of them incumbents seeking re-election.
All three school board members whose terms expire this year have filed to run:
Sopchoppy man pleads guilty to federal charges of armed trafficking of methamphetamine
From U.S. Attorney’s Office
Howard Neil Martin, 46, of Sopchoppy, pleaded guilty in federal court to three counts: possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine; carrying a firearm during a drug-trafficking offense; and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.
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Lady War Eagles compete at Lady Trojan Invitational
By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent
On January 31st, the Lady War Eagle wrestlers competed in the Lady Trojan Invitational at Lincoln High School. The tournament served as a preview of the upcoming FHSAA District 1 Championship which will be held on February 14th in Niceville. Of the 25 teams in the district, 14 were represented on Saturday in Tallahassee.
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Man charged with animal cruelty
From the Sheriff’s Office
Ellis Oaks Jr., 59, was arrested on Jan. 23 and charged with animal cruelty under Florida Statute § 828.12 in connection with the death of a dog named “Bear.”
The investigation began on Jan. 15 when deputies with the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office and Wakulla Animal Services responded to a report of possible animal cruelty involving Bear, who was owned by Oaks, at a residence in Wakulla County.
Celebrating diesel program
Staff Report
This year, Wakulla High School diesel students were awarded for their high achieving performance with the donation of a Freightliner 114SD heavy-duty diesel engine, providing them with additional hands-on training access.
Read More …Celebrating outdoors
WILDLIFE, HERITAGE, OUTDOORS FESTIVAL
On Saturday, the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge hosted the Wildlife, Heritage, Outdoors Festival.
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