Wakulla Giving Hands holds Christmas giveaway
Wakulla defeats Chiles in season opener
By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent
As the house lights went off, a lone spotlight shone in the center of the mat and the air began to pulsate with the sound of Metalllica’s “Enter Sandman.”
With each riff of Kirk Hammett’s guitar, anticipation grew and shouts of support from the crowd erupted, culminating with the 2025 Wakulla Wrestling Team emerging from a tunnel formed by the War Eagle Cheerleaders.
After the team’s brief warmup, the angelic voice of Miss Luna Martinez sweetly singing the “Star Spangled Banner” was juxtaposed against the visual of battle hardened warriors from Wakulla and Chiles High who were faced off against one another on opposing sides of the mat.
Land swap off the table
Administrator says county isn’t interested in land trade with forest service
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
A decades-old proposal for a land swap between Wakulla County and the U.S. Forest Service is off the table, according to County Administrator David Edwards.
In a recent interview, Edwards said that Assistant County Administrator Somer Pell was sending a letter to the forest service that would say that Wakulla County is “no longer interested at this time.”
David Edwards says he intends to retire
County Administrator David Edwards announced his intention to retire within the next 3 to 5 years.
Edwards, who has served as county administrator since 2013, said he feels like he and his staff have “accomplished a lot” during his tenure.
County reportedly makes deal with McQuary
The businessman had complained the county was bullying him over issues at his RV park
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
About the time the Wakulla Sun was being sent to the printer last week with a story about local businessman David McQuary complaining about his treatment by the county, he had a meeting with County Administrator David Edwards and County Commissioner Ralph Thomas – and McQuary said the county officials made him a deal that took care of his concerns.
Read More …New movie is screened
‘Galaxy Trolls’ features local actors, locations
Story By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
Crawfordville’s Palaver Tree Theater hosted a private screening of a short film titled “Galaxy Trolls” for the participants and the parents of the children who appeared in the film.
“Galaxy Trolls,” which screened Tuesday, Nov. 25, is a short bit of film that’s a sample of what the longer movie is supposed to look like.
Wakulla man gets 60 years for child porn
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Donovan Arthur Sauleda, 39, of Crawfordville, Florida, was sentenced on Thursday to 60 years’ imprisonment, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for possession and receipt of child pornography, and production and distribution of obscene material portraying a child.
Read More …Correction
- A Public Notice that appeared in last week’s newpaper on Page 3 was the wrong advertisement and was submitted by county government in error.
The ad was supposed to be about Dangerous Dogs and the Animal Control Appeal Board that will be on the county commission agenda at their meeting on Dec. 8.
The ad that mistakenly ran was about a vote on the county charter that was held in March 2020.
The corrrect Public Notice appeared the Tallahassee Democrat issue on Nov. 28.
Optimist Club to raffle quilt
Special to The Sun
The Optimist Club is selling raffle tickets for a gorgeous handmade Christmas quilt, created and donated by our very own Nancy Fuerstenau. The quilt is truly stunning and would make a beautiful Christmas gift or festive addition to any home.
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