Legislative delegation meets

Rep. Jason Shoaf, at the dais, listens to Sopchoppy Mayor Leonard Tartt. Sen. Cory Simon appeared by phone.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Members of the Wakulla legislative delegation were in Crawfordville on Friday afternoon to listen to issues of local concern.
The delegation – Rep. Jason Shoaf, R-Port St. Joe, and Sen. Cory Simon, R-Tallahassee – held the meeting to hear requests before the start of the legislative session in January. Rep. Shoaf conducted the meeting, and Sen. Simon appeared by telephone as he was recouperating from back surgery.

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Ask Judge Smith: Two key criminal law concepts

By JUDGE LAYNE SMITH

Q. I’ve been watching some courtroom dramas, and I’m curious about some legal concepts I’ve heard mentioned. Can you explain the presumption of innocence and the right to remain silent? Erin
A. Erin, you have hit on two bedrock concepts that trial courts and lawyers emphasize at every criminal trial. Let’s break down each one.

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Firehouse Subs donates to Wakulla Fire Rescue

Northwest Florida First Responders awarded nearly $85,000 for critical lifesaving equipment

Wakulla Fire Rescue personnel with new bunker gear presented by Firehouse Subs at an event on Friday, Nov. 6 in Tallahassee.

As first responders continue to serve the northwest Florida area, it’s important that they remain properly equipped to handle all emergencies. Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation recognized their need for new lifesaving equipment and recently awarded almost $85,000 in grant funding to Wakulla County Fire Rescue and City of Gretna Fire Rescue.

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