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Artulla arts festival held at Wakulla Springs

May 22, 2024 / Linda Ann McDonald

Sue Scott (Sassy Sue) working on a painting of the Lodge which will be donated.

Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD

A three-day art event was held at Wakulla Springs Lodge wrapping visitors in the beauty and inspiration of the natural surroundings. Live painting, a craft show and auction was enjoyed with proceeds benefitting the Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park.

A NIGHT OF TERROR

May 15, 2024 / William Snowden

In July 2022, commercial fishermen were hit by barges at night while sleeping

The tugboat Lady Terea crashed into the Humpty Dumpty fishing boat manned by fishermen Adam Plouffe and Tommy Merrell.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Former mayor files suit against city officials for defamation

May 15, 2024 / William Snowden

Paul Sheddan claims city manager, city commissioners spread false information that led to his removal

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN

Editor

Paul Sheddan, former mayor of the City of St. Marks, filed a defamation lawsuit last week against city officials, claiming they made false claims against him that led to him being removed as mayor in November of last year.

Headed to Harvard

May 15, 2024 / Legion Taylor

Taylor Thorne is Wakulla’s first student to attend Harvard

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

Taylor Thorne, A senior at Wakulla High, has committed to attending Harvard University in the fall. This achievement will make her the first person to attend Harvard from Wakulla High, and the second person to attend an Ivy League from Wakulla High.

Wakulla High’s graduation is Friday night

May 15, 2024 / Special to The Sun

Special to The Sun

Wakulla High School Class of 2024 Graduation is scheduled for Friday, May 17 at 8 p.m. at the football stadium.

Corrections

May 15, 2024 / William Snowden

A story in last week’s issue, “4-H Speech Contest held in Wakulla” misidentified the youth in the accompanying photo, it was Daniel Class, not Jace Perez.
Additionally, the story should have noted that the cash prizes for winners were memorial scholarships in honor of Aimee Sachs.
We regret the errors.

KWCB’s recent Hazardous Waste Day was a ‘tremendous success’

May 15, 2024 / Special to The Sun

KWCB volunteers at the Hazardous Waste Day.

By TAMMIE NASON
KWCB Director

Wakulla County residents came out for Keep Wakulla County Beautiful’s Household Hazardous Waste Day event held on April 27.

Eagle Scout honored

May 15, 2024 / William Snowden

County Park Director Cody Solburg presented Eagle Scout Ryan Ladwig with a commendation for his project constructing pathways at Shell Point Beach for people with monility issues, such as wheelchairs, that allow them to access the beach with ease. The award was presented at the county commission meeting on Monday, May 6. The Wakulla Sun featured Ladwig and his project in a story in the April 18th issue. (Photo by William Snowden)

Question of the Week

May 15, 2024 / Lynda Kinsey

Weekly Roundup: A question of privilege

May 15, 2024 / News Service of Florida

By RYAN DAILEY
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE – An appeals court heard arguments this week in a challenge to a judge’s ruling that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has “executive privilege” that shields it from releasing records.

In July 2022, commercial fishermen were hit by barges at night while sleeping

Paul Sheddan claims city manager, city commissioners spread false information that led to his removal

Taylor Thorne is Wakulla’s first student to attend Harvard

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