Friends of the Wakulla County Public Library held a Mardi Gras fundraiser on Saturday night at the community center. There was a blues band, jambalaya catered by Harry’s, and a silent auction. (Photos by William Snowden)
Read More …Wakulla hosts District 2 championship
By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent
On February 19th, Wakulla hosted the FHSAA 1A District 2 championship. It was a high energy event and a night of celebration. 7 seniors were honored, one of Wakulla’s all-time greats was inducted into the Hall of Fame, and 4 wrestlers won District titles.
Read More …TnT Hideaway’s 50 years in business
The canoe rental business will host a celebration on Saturday, Feb. 21
Special to The Sun
TnT Hideaway is going to celebrate its 50th Anniversary big time on Saturday, Feb. 21, with family and friends.
There will be catering by Hamaknockers and Real Paella, there will be Chicken Poop Bingo, cornhole and a Silent Auction. Kids will have a petting zoo, bouncy house and games. You can get more details on our website www.tntnhideaway.com.
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Read More …The Wakulla Sun celebrates 4th anniversary
Join us for a celebration on Thursday, Feb. 19 at the newspaper from 5:30 to 7: 30 p.m.
Four years ago, Feb. 22, 2022, the first issue of The Wakulla Sun hit the streets. (That issue was dated Feb. 24, but still…)
Join us on Thursday, Feb. 19, as we celebrate that milestone at our office from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
In conjunction with the Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce and its After Hours Networking events, the newspaper will host the event with lots of food and drink, and socializing and fun.
The Sun office is located at 12 Arran Road in Crawfordville – on the courthouse square. It’s the building with the awnings on the northside of the courthouse.
Winds perform
WHS WIND ENSEMBLE AT OPPENHEIMER
A busy weekend on tap: Black History, Mardi Gras and Mudbugs
Staff Report
It’s another of those weekends in Wakulla where you can’t complain that nothing’s happening.
- African American History Festival kicks off on Friday night with the Arthur Andrews Memorial Scholarship Gala at the community center beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 and will not be available at the door.
- On Saturday, the African American History Festival kicks off with a parade at 10 a.m. followed by entertainment and vendors in Hudson Park.
- Mardi Gras, a fundraiser for Friends of the Wakulla County Public Library, will be held at the community center from 6 to 9 p.m. The event features dinner, live jazz and a cash bar. Tickets are $60.
- Mudbugs & Music, a crawfish cookoff to benefit Keep Wakulla County Beautiful and Big Bend Maritime Center, will be held at Woolley Park beginning at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $20.
And on Sunday: - African-American Read-In Chain will be held at Palaver Tree Theater, 59 Shadeville Road, beginning at 2 p.m.
Here come the House, Senate budgets
By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida
TALLAHASSEE – Hours after the Senate announced Thursday it would delay the release of its budget to align its timing with the House, the House unveiled its spending plan.
The $113.58 billion House proposal would be about $1 billion less than the current budget.
Carjacking suspect arrested in Wakulla
From WCSO
On Jan. 31, 2026, at approximately 1:18 a.m., the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office received a request for mutual aid from the Tallahassee Police Department regarding a carjacking that had just occurred involving a gray 2014 Acura SUV. The vehicle was reported traveling southbound on Wakulla Springs Highway entering Wakulla County.
On Feb. 1, 2026, Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office Deputies located and arrested Christopher Kentrell Roberts, 39, on an out-of-county warrant related to a carjacking investigation being conducted by TPD. Roberts was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Wakulla County Jail.
Murder under the Moose Big Top
The tenth annual Moose Lodge Murder Mystery was held last weekend, sponsored by Prime Meridian Bank, Panacea Waterfronts, and the Moose Lodge, directed by Herb Donaldson and produced by Kay Gay Cannon featuring: Charlene, Susie Jester, Carole McKay, Kevin Hodnett, Stephanie Strubble, Arthur Hart, Tyler Patrick, Janice Salgado, Kimberly Pelt, Barbara Coppola, Liz Blais, Tracie Singletary, Jeff Cannon, Dodi Sheffield, Denise Crawford, and Gail Passenier. (Photo by Gerald Brown)
Ask Judge Smith: Civil trials explained
By JUDGE LAYNE SMITH
Q. Judge Smith, I am curious about how civil trials work. Can you break them down for me? Sincerely, Gerald
A. Sure. Civil trials follow set patterns, and I can explain their key components. Let’s dive in.
Civil trials start with jury selection. Potential jurors are summoned and questioned by the lawyers and the judge to ensure they can be fair and impartial. Both sides want jurors who will listen to their arguments without bias. Once the jury is selected and sworn, the trial begins.
