Exploring the Florida Wildlife Corridor

Posted onAuthorLinda Ann McDonald

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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Transportation battle over

Posted onAuthorWilliam Snowden

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Wakulla Senior Citizens Director Lara Edwards, whose agency operates Wakulla Transportation, that Big Bend Transit had withdrawn and that ARPC would recommend Wakulla Transportation be awarded the contract.

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Dale Evans files federal lawsuit against sheriff

Posted onAuthorWilliam Snowden

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.

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Annual Torch Run

Posted onAuthorWilliam Snowden

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)

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Stephen Smith Regatta is this weekend

Posted onAuthorSpecial to The Sun

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.

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Second judge recuses self from Mike Kemp case

Posted onAuthorWilliam Snowden

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.

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Hazardous Waste and Tire Amnesty Day is held

Posted onAuthorSpecial to The Sun

Tires being unloaded at KWCB’s Hazardous Waste/Tire Amnesty on Saturday.

By TAMMIE NASON
Special to The Sun

Keep Wakulla County Beautiful’s Earth Day Responsible Disposal Event was a resounding success, drawing 389 participants to the Wakulla County Landfill for a day focused on environmental stewardship and community impact.
Held as part of the nationwide Greatest American Cleanup, the event provided residents with a free and convenient way to responsibly dispose of materials that should not be placed in regular household trash. Items collected included aluminum cans, plastic bags, household hazardous waste, off-rim tires, and sensitive documents for shredding.

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