By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida
TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to express increased support for the property tax cut measure the Legislature put before voters on the November ballot.
But he still isn’t going to be at the forefront pushing the proposal to voters and believes his approach lawmakers modified was better.
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Wakulla Lady War Eagles volleyball team defeated Lincoln 3 games to 0, 25-14, 25-16, 25-17.
– Perry Dissmore
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By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The Wakulla War Eagles improved to 3-0 on the season with a 26-7 win over the Chiles Timberwolves on Friday night.
Head Coach Derek Allen Jr. said the game was notable in that his team cleaned up some of the penalties that had dogged them in their first two games.
Sheriff Jared Miller issues an extensive statement on why he decided to end use of the cameras in Wakulla
Staff Report
After carefully reviewing our agency’s experience with the Flock Safety Automated License Plate Reader system, I have decided that the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office will terminate its use of and participation in the program.
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Wakulla Sun had planned a package of articles about the ongoing controversy over Flock cameras, including the story at right on Austin Fairchild. We contacted the sheriff’s office for comment. Later, Gov. DeSantis announced he was ordering the removal of the cameras from state highways. Shortly after, Sheriff Jared Miller made the decision to end the use of the cameras and issued the following lengthy statement explaining his position:Read More …
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Austin Fairchild was driving his company work truck when a Wakulla County Sheriff’s deputy came up behind him with lights and siren. He moved off the road to let the vehicle pass, but it pulled in behind him.
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By NICOLE CASE
Correspondent
The Wakulla County Animal Shelter, a longstanding pillar of the community since its construction in a 1993 partnership between the Wakulla Humane Society & Wakulla County, stands strong amid recent budget cuts.
A testament to this is its recent recognition by the Best Friends Animal Society as a no-kill shelter, a status it has upheld for the past 6 years— that is, the shelter has an annual adoption rate of 90% or higher.
Staff Report
A 21-year-old Crawfordville man was killed in a motorcyle crash last week on Spring Creek Highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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The Wakulla News has closed.
The newspaper, which had been the oldest continuously operated business in Wakulla County, reportedly shut down two weeks ago.
News Editor Steve Steiner sent out emails to contributors announcing the closure.
The Wakulla Sun, the staff of which are all former employees at the News, began four years ago with a goal of being a locally owned, locally controlled source of news.
Kate Shields – 4th grader at Medart Elementary
Principal: Stan Ward
Achievements/Reason for Nomination: We are proud to recognize Kate Shields as our Sun Student of the Week! Kate is a hard worker who always gives her best and approaches each day with a positive attitude. She is kind, helpful, and always willing to lend a hand to others. Kate is a wonderful friend, a great role model, and a shining example of how a Mustang should represent our school. We are so proud of Kate and all that she brings to our school community!
STUDENT OF THE WEEK FEATURES A DIFFERENT SCHOOL EACH WEEK.
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