By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent
Coliseums have occupied landscapes all over the world from the times of ancient Rome to modern day America. No matter where one has stood or currently stands, it has always been a place of blood, sweat, and tears.
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By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Alfreda Leshon Nelson, 44, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 9, and charged with leaving the scene of a serious bodily injury.
Nelson is charged in the hit-and-run of a 9-year-old boy riding a minibike in his neighborhood. He was hospitalized with critical injuries, including a brain bleed.
Donnie Sparkman was sworn-in as Wakulla property appraiser on Tuesday, Jan. 7, top photo. His wife, Rita, holds the Bible as County Judge Brian Miller administers the oath of office.
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Staff Report
The Wakulla Legislative delegation will hold a meeting to discuss issues of local concern on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in the county commission chambers at 2:30 p.m.
State Rep. Jason Shoaf, R-Port St. Joe, and Sen. Corey Simon, R-Tallahassee, will be available to discuss concerns for this year’s legislative session, which starts March 3.
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The woman who struck and killed a bicyclist on Shadeville Road back in September 2021 was sentenced to five years in state prison for vehicular homicide.
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Special to The Sun
The annual Crawfordville Arbor Day festival will feature its signature tree giveaway and much more on Saturday, Jan. 18. Even if you have no need for a tree, visit Hudson Park between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. for the children’s activities that include a petting zoo, marine touch tanks, face painting, fun games, and an art contest.
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Special to The Sun
On Wednesday, Jan. 8, detectives of the Criminal Investigations Division at the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of the Florida Department of Corrections K-9 Team, executed a residential Search Warrant and arrested Andrew Lazzell, 39, for multiple charges.
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By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida
TALLAHASSEE – Florida’s citrus industry, which produces the state’s signature crop, continues to see a less fruitful future.
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By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent
The War Eagles traveled to Live Oak to compete in the annual Billy Saylor Duals on Jan. 10th and 11th. War Eagle Wrestling is a weekly feature included under the Sports tab at the top of our home page.
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