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Honeysuckle cut at Depot Park in Sopchoppy

June 18, 2025 / Linda Ann McDonald

Volunteer gardeners were told that the vine was doing damage to park fence and historic Depot

Volunteer gardener Lynn Artz addresses the city commission at their meeting on Monday, June 9.

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

The Sopchoppy City Commission heard concerns that the wildflowers, native plants and foliage in the Depot Park are looking “ragged” while wisteria and honeysuckle vines are growing too large and heavy with the potential to bend and disfigure the $12,000 decorative fence surrounding the park. Wasps’ nests within the flowering vines on the pavilion columns were also mentioned are a concern for safety.

UNDERWATER FRIEND

June 18, 2025 / Special to The Sun

Photographer Perry Dissmore shared this underwater photo of a manatee, taken on the Wakulla River on Friday, June 13, with a GoPro. A reminder to look out for manatees in local waters when boating.

Lawmakers’ addresses could be shielded

June 18, 2025 / News Service of Florida

By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — As Minnesota reels from the murder of one state lawmaker and the shooting of another, Florida could shield from public disclosure the home addresses of legislators, other elected officials and their family members.

Chamber ribbon-cutting for Wakulla Elite Cheerleading is held

June 18, 2025 / Lynda Kinsey

The Wakulla Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting for Wakulla Elite Cheerleading on Friday, June 6. (Photo by Lynda Kinsey)

Robinsons honored

June 18, 2025 / William Snowden

Jerome and Terri Robinson, owners of Lindy’s Fried Chicken in Crawfordville, were honored on June 2 by the Wakulla County Commission for their commitment to supporting the community during their nearly 29 years in business. The Robinsons recently closed the business. (Photo by William Snowden)

Happy birthday, Cypress Rudloe, from your dad

June 18, 2025 / Special to The Sun

Cypress Rudloe with Jimmy Buffet at Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in 2011.

By JACK RUDLOE

Happy birthday Cypress Rudloe, you are 42 years old today!
You are doing a marvelous job managing Gulf Specimen Marine Lab. When I started collecting marine specimens in 1961, my goal was to make a living selling them to schools and biological supply houses. I never dreamed that one day it would turn into a nationally known marine environmental education center.

Question of the week

June 18, 2025 / Lynda Kinsey

Weekly Roundup: Let’s make a deal!

June 18, 2025 / News Service of Florida

By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — Weeks after talks imploded on a state spending plan for the next fiscal year, legislative leaders on Friday put the finishing touches on a budget proposal that should be ready for House and Senate votes on Monday.
A bottom-line total for the budget was not immediately available, though it is expected to be smaller than a $115.6 billion spending plan proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Point Blank tactical coming to Wakulla with 300 jobs

June 11, 2025 / William Snowden

County commissioner Quincee Messersmith with Wakulla officials at the announcement.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

It was a huge announcement for Wakulla County: Point Blank Enterprises, a manufacturer of tactical gear for law enforcement and the military, is opening a new facility in Opportunity Park.
The company promises 300 jobs with an average salary of $52,900 plus more than $8,000 in benefits.

AirLife Florida opens facility in Wakulla

June 11, 2025 / Special to The Sun

The helicopter ambulance service opened local base at the Wakulla Airport on June 4

An AirLife Florida helicopter ambulance flies over a Wakulla Fire Rescue truck.

Special to The Sun

Air Methods, the leading air medical service provider in the United States, is excited to announce the arrival of AirLife Florida 1 in Wakulla County. This new base, which opened on June 4, will enhance emergency care for residents and visitors throughout the area, further expanding the reach of Air Methods’ critical care network across Florida.

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