National Newspaper Week: Americans depend on newspapers to stay informed
By BENJY HAMM
Nearly 220 million American adults turn to their local newspapers regularly for news and information they need to stay informed, feel more connected to their neighbors and improve their lives and communities.
Read More …Academically high-performing schools
Wakulla is one of only 13 districts recognized; designation based on school grades, class size compliance, financial audits
Special to The Sun
Wakulla County School District has been officially recognized by the Florida Department of Education and the State Board of Education as an Academically High-Performing School District for 2024–25, joining an elite group of only 13 school districts across Florida to achieve this honor.
Read More …Blue Crab Festival
The Blue Crab Festival was held in Panacea on Saturday. (Photos by Gerald Brown)
Read More …County recycling program ends
Staff Report
As part of the negotations for an extended contract with Waste Pro for garbage service to county residents, the curbside recycling program will end this week.
Waste Pro reported that fewer than 20% of county residents took advantage of the service.
Live Like Jared 5K is Saturday
By SYNIAH JENNINGS
The family of Wakulla County resident Jared Causseaux is hosting a memorial race in remembrance of his life and legacy. The 2nd Annual Live Like Jared Memorial 5K & Fun Run will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, at a relative’s farm, 161 Centerline Rd., in Crawfordville.
Read More …Seminar held on Wakulla’s karst
By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
The Wakulla Environmental Institute hosted a seminar to explore the science, mystery, and discoveries of the cave system that feeds Wakulla Springs. Led by Dr. Chrisopher Werner, who is an experienced explorer, researcher, and filmmaker who chronicles scientific research in insightful documentaries.
Read More …War Eagles beat Suwannee, 30-23
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The Wakulla War Eagles got themselves where they want to be: a winning record and a win over district rival Suwannee.
The War Eagles are 3-2 and 1-0 in the district with Friday night’s 30-23 win over the Bulldogs.
Festival of Joy held at Lodge
The quarterly Joy-ful Journeys events for special needs kids was held a couple of weeks ago – Saturday, Sept. 20 – at the Wakulla Springs Lodge, and was an opportunity to have fun.
National Newspaper Week: Local newspapers keep communities strong
By DEAN RIDINGS
America’s Newspapers
Strong communities don’t just happen. They rely on connection – residents knowing what’s going on, businesses reaching the customers who keep them open, and citizens having the facts to make good decisions. Local newspapers provide that connection in ways no other source can.
In today’s fractured media environment, trust is the rarest commodity. Confidence in “the media” is low. Only 18% of Americans say they trust news on social platforms, and fewer than one in four trust cable networks. But nearly two-thirds say they trust their local newspaper—more than double the confidence placed in most other outlets.
