The stage is set and the curtain is ready to rise as Wakulla High School Theatre invites the community to enjoy its upcoming production of the beloved musical comedy, ‘The Drowsy Chaperone.’
Read More …Exploring the Florida Wildlife Corridor
By LINDA ANN
McDONALD
Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation kicked off its Longleaf to Lighthouse Expedition on April 21. The week-long journey traced the critical corridor connection between the Red Hills of southern Georgia to the Gulf at St. Marks Lighthouse. Taking place just outside Tallahassee, the heart of Florida’s conservation decision-making, this expedition offers a rare opportunity to connect the people shaping the state’s future directly with the lands they are entrusted to protect.
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War Eagles are district champs in baseball
Special to The Sun
The Wakulla War Eagles Varsity Baseball Team brought home a District Title on Friday, April 17th night!
The War Eagles built a 5-run lead in the first inning and then held off the Arnold High School Marlin’s charge in a 5-3 victory.
Transportation battle over
Wakulla Transportation will continue after Big Bend Transit withdraws bid
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Wakulla Transportation will continue to provide ride services for local residents after Big Bend Transit withdrew its proposal.
Apalachee Regional Planning Council sent out an email on Thursday, April 16, alerting Wakulla Senior Citizens Director Lara Edwards, whose agency operates Wakulla Transportation, that Big Bend Transit had withdrawn and that ARPC would recommend Wakulla Transportation be awarded the contract.
Dale Evans files federal lawsuit against sheriff
Former major over road patrol sues claiming he was wrongfully terminated as retaliation
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Dale Evans, a former high-ranking member of Sheriff Jared Miller’s command staff, filed a federal lawsuit last week claiming he was fired in 2025 as an act of retaliation for bringing up issues related to the sheriff’s office.
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court in Tallahassee on Thursday, April 16, by Evans’ attorney, Marie Mattox.
Annual Torch Run
LAW ENFORCEMENT SUPPORTS SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Law enforcement officers and special olympians made the almost 2 mile run from the sheriff’s office to the courthouse on Wednesday as part of the annual Torch Run for Special Olympics. Sheriff Jared Miller noted the runs throughout the state has raised millions of dollars for Special Olympics over the years. (Photos by William Snowden)
Read More …Stephen Smith Regatta is this weekend
This year’s Regatta has special meaning with passing of Wright Finney
Special to The Sun
For the past 52 years, the Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta (www.smithregatta.com) has been held at Shell Point Beach in southern Wakulla County for the benefit of the American Cancer Society in memory of Stephen Smith, a local sailor who died from a rare form of leukemia at the age of 29.
Read More …Second judge recuses self from Mike Kemp case
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Circuit Judge Ron Flury recused himself from presiding over the felony case of former County Commissioner Mike Kemp, who faces charges of using a public record to harass and tampering with a witness, both felonies.
While Judge Flury offered no explanation for removing himself from the case, it came two days after Kemp’s attorney, Stephen Webster, filed a motion to dismiss the case, arguing that there was no attempt to harass or threaten the alleged victim.
County passes burn ban citing drought
Local State of Emergency declared to prohibit outdoor fires, but doesn’t include grilling
Staff Report
Last week, Wakulla County Commissioners enacted a burn ban at an emergency meeting held on Wednesday, April 15, citing drought conditions and the need to reduce wildfire risk.
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