By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Stuart Mauney, the man found guilty in May of murdering a hunter on the Purify Bay Road portion of St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge land in December 2021, was sentenced to life in prison by Wakulla Circuit Judge Layne Smith at a hearing on Thursday, July 10.
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By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Former County Commissioner Mike Kemp and former Wakulla Citizens Facebook page administrator Becky Whaley were in court this week on felony charges of cyberbullying.
Read More …Join us on Friday, July 25, for our 28th Annual Christmas in July Fundraiser benefiting the Wakulla Senior Center at the Lodge at Wakulla Springs at 6 p.m. with a Social Hour (cash bar), followed by dinner, dancing, and a silent auction.
This year, we are excited to offer an optional opportunity to join us for a friendly competition: our Silent Auction Table Centerpiece Contest!
Your support helps us continue our work with seniors through transportation, meals, and education programs. We also serve local elementary students with before and after school care.
We’re proud to have Prime Meridian Bank as our Title Sponsor and Cabs and Counters as our Social Hour Sponsor.
For more information or to reserve your table, contact Lara Edwards, Executive Director, l.edwards@wakullaseniorcitizens.com or call 850-212-3184. Or contact Sue Anderson, Fundraising Chair, at andersons1001@yahoo or 850-567-5408.
By COREY SIMON
State Senator
The 2025 Florida Legislative Session concluded on June 16, 2025, with a $115.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, a $3.5 billion reduction from the prior year.
State Sen. Corey Simon, whose district includes Wakulla, championed rural development, education, and health initiatives, securing key victories for his constituents.
Declan Walsh’s Eagle Scout project is to build an ADA accessible shower enclosure around the existing shower pole at Mashes Sands Beach.
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Environmental Injury Attorney
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure is a common occupational hazard in the military, with significant health impacts for veterans. PFAS are a class of synthetic compounds with resistance to heat, moisture, and grease, making them ideal for military applications. In the U.S., PFAS are a main component of aqueous film-forming foams used in combating Class B fires fueled by combustible substances, employed frequently across military installations.
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Staff Report
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the $115 billion state budget last week, and Wakulla County projects that were funded include:
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Two Crawfordville women were killed in a July 4th car crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 98 and Port Leon Drive, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Around 6:18 p.m., a 50-year-old woman driving a sedan and her 15-year-old passenger appeared to have failed to yield the right-of-way to a pickup truck pulling a trailer and the sedan was T-boned, according to FHP’s report.
Staff Report
Andrew Riddle, who has served numerous volunteer positions with the Wakulla County over the past 10 years, announced his resignation as chair of the Wakulla County Planning Commission and other roles at the county commission meeting on June 16 during the citizens to be heard portion of the meeting.
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