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Wakulla High School wrapped up Black History Month in February with a powerful and engaging program that celebrated culture, history, and unity. The event, themed “Together We All Rise for Equality,” featured a variety of performances and presentations showcasing the talent and dedication of WHS students.

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

On Feb. 8th, 2025, my 94-year-old father, Joseph Ivan Marti, passed away in the home I grew up in, in Kissimmee.
My best friend, Pamela Kay Sapp, who is a home health nurse, always faithfully answered my phone calls with hospice related questions and concerns while walking me through the end-of-life stages with Dad.

By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — Florida legislators completed the second of nine scheduled weeks of the 2025 regular session, with the Senate pushing its first measure across the finish line.
Senators on Wednesday unanimously passed a proposal (SB 112) to expand services for children with autism. The bill, with a nearly $756,000 price tag, is intended to improve early intervention, school readiness, educational opportunities and workforce training for students with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.

You know there is going to be a murder, you just do not know who is going down or who took them out and why. “Shipwreck on Moose Island” was recently performed as Moose members and local community members at the Moose Lodge.

Wrestlers place at state

Two Wakulla wrestlers earned podiums in the state championships over the weekend: Kendal Haynie placed 4th in girls competition, above, and Matthew Thaxton placed 7th, seen in the photo at the far right. Story on Page 14. (Photos by Walt Jacobs)