Hundreds of people turned out on a rainy Tuesday morning for the opening of the new Wakulla County Public Library.
A ribbon-cutting was held, hosted by the Wakulla Chamber of Commerce, and Library Director Linda Oaks cut the ribbon to officially open the facility.
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Wakulla Circuit Judge Layne Smith has been directed to appear before the Florida Supreme Court for a public reprimand over comments telling lawyers in his Wakulla courtroom in a moment of frustration that he’d like to have a deputy “shoot all three of you.”
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UF/IFAS Extension Wakulla County is inviting residents, businesses, schools, civic groups and clubs to take part in the 2026 Peanut Butter Challenge, a monthlong effort that turns jars of peanut butter into practical help for neighbors facing food insecurity.
Gail Campbell, left, was named the Wakulla County Historical Society’s volunteer of the year at the group’s annual dinner held Thursday, Oct. 8. Seen with Campbell are WCHS secretary Arlene Vause and President Andrea Carter.
A finance workshop is being offered at Little Salem Primitive Baptist Church on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will conduct aerial operations for feral swine management at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge from Tuesday, October 13, through Thursday, October 15, 2026. Operations will utilize a helicopter crew consisting of a certified pilot and a highly trained firearms expert.
Read More …City Clerk Ashley Schilling yells a vulgarity and walks out of budget workshop
At a budget workshop for the City of Sopchoppy at the end of August, there was “verbal exchange between (Public Works Director Seth) Green and (City Clerk Ashley) Schilling,” according to minutes of the meeting. “Schilling abruptly walked out of the meeting and returned after a period of time.”
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Correspondent
The City of St. Marks mourns the passing of long time City Commissioner and community pillar, John Gunter, who passed away on Sept. 28. He was 69.
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Gulf Atlantic Bank is pleased to announce its continued expansion in North Florida with the recent purchase of property at 2395 Crawfordville Highway in Crawfordville, marking an important milestone in the bank’s growing commitment to Wakulla County and the surrounding communities.
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By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
The Sarracenia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society welcomed former County Commissioner and retired forestry biologist Dr. Chuck Hess for an evening presentation at the Wakulla County Library, on Sept. 15th.
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