By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent
The Wakulla High Wrestling team traveled to Cardinal Gibbons High School in Fort Lauderdale to compete in the Bobby Stanley Duals on Dec. 29th and 30th. The War Eagles went through the tournament virtually untested, as they utterly dominated their pool to advance to the Gold bracket on the last day of competition.
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By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The inmate who allegedly smuggled a pistol into a secure area of the jail, also brought in a meth pipe, according to the charging document.
Wakulla County Jail inmate James Hollis was charged last week with smuggling a handgun inside the secure area of the jail, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Wakulla War Eagle quarterback Owen Klees was named All-Big Bend Offensive Player of the Year.
The senior passed for just over 3,000 yards this season, with 27 touchdowns, and had 105 carries for 743 rushing yards and six touchdowns.
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Wakulla Sheriff’s deputies were called to the home of a former deputy who wanted an incident reported in which former Major Dale Evans had sent an accusatory email claiming the woman had stolen his cell phone.
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By JUDGE LAYNE SMITH
My first boss out of law school had a knack for relating to people just as they were and making everyone feel at ease. He was always polite, used simple language and short sentences, and paid close attention to body language. That skill set served him well, and I do my best to emulate him. When he spoke to juries, he fit right in as one of them.
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By JIM SAUNDERS
News Servie of Florida
TALLAHASSEE — Alligator Alcatraz. Guns. Social media.
Legal battles about those and myriad other Florida issues remain unresolved heading into 2026. Here are 10 big legal issues to watch in the coming year:
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Wakulla County Jail inmate James Hollis was charged last week with smuggling a handgun inside the secure area of the jail, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The Sun first reported on the situation a couple of weeks ago, but did not name the inmate under investigation because criminal charges hadn’t been filed.
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