By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
Despite cold rain and weather, a huge crowd turned out for the Florida Wildlife Mammal Association’s 7th annual Christmas for the Critters. The event was on Saturday, December 6th at Hudson Park.
125 beautiful native red cedar trees were available for decoration along with a huge variety of pre-decorated trees to choose from.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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