Staff Report
In an effort to make meetings more accessible to the public, county commissioners voted 4-1 to change the time of their regular meetings to 6 p.m.
The change will take effect at the commission meeting on Nov. 3.
Judge recuses from one case, denies for other
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Two attorneys have asked that Wakulla Circuit Judge Layne Smith recuse himself from all their cases after the judge became frustrated in a civil hearing and made some intemperate remarks.
Attorneys David Kemp of Crawfordville and Stephen Webster of Tallahassee filed a motion for Judge Smith to recuse himself from the civil case, claiming his courtroom comments back on Sept. 23 showed bias towards them.
The civil cases deal with a series of probate cases with Lowell Raker Jr., represented by Kemp and Webster, suing Linda Vause, a countersuit by Vause against Raker, and the estate of Janie Glover Raker.
County commission debates impact fees
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
County commissioners heard a presentation from consultants at Kimley-Horn and debated impact fees, ultimately voting 5-0 to accept the report presented but not to move forward with the second step for a rate study.
Read More …Breast cancer awareness walk held
Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
The Third Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk was held at Azalea Park on Saturday, Oct. 11. More than 100 people took advantage of the wonderful fall weather and attended the walk to provide support for the cause.
Read More …Meredith Woodrum Snowden wins Above & Beyond Award
Special to The Sun
Meredith Woodrum Snowden, co-owner of The Wakulla Sun and wife of Sun editor and publisher William Snowden, was presented with an Above & Beyond award by News Service of Florida on Wednesday, Oct. 8.
Snowden is Director of Policy at Floridian Partners, a lobbying and consulting firm. Her successful representation spans clients in diverse industries, from insurance and finance to nonprofits, as well as matters both legislative and regulatory.
Discover the unique beauty of native plants
By SANDY TEDDER
If you love Florida’s wild landscapes and the unique beauty of its native plants, join us at our next meeting of the Sarracenia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society.
Read More …Band appears at Showcase
The War Eagle Marching Band were at the Showcase Saturday night at Gene Cox Stadium in Tallahassee in preparation for competition. (Photos by Perry Dissmore)
Read More …Wakullans named to TSC Hall of Fame
Three of the 14 inductees have Wakulla ties – Rhonda Harvey, Jonathan Kilpatrick, Kevin Vaughn
Special to The Sun
Fourteen leaders in education, business, public service, and community engagement have been named to the Tallahassee State College Alumni & Friends Hall of Fame, the College’s highest honor for alumni and supporters. Three of those inductees have ties to Wakulla:
Read More …Microchip stations
Wakulla Animal Group has put up scanners to help return lost pets
The Wakulla Animal Group unveiled a microchip scanning station at Azalea Park on Thursday, Oct. 2, in an effort to reunite lost pets with their owners.
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