It’s almost time for Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival

Next Saturday, April 12th, will be the 23rd annual celebration

Special to The Sun

The 23rd Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival will be held Saturday, April 12th from 9 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Our theme this year is, “Worms Just Wanna Have Fun” so bring your friends and family to join in all the fun!
This one of a kind festival has been putting Sopchoppy on the map and bringing people to visit and enjoy our community for over two decades.

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School staff attend Florida Farm to School conference in Orlando

Educators Shelly Parks, Kimberly Bartnick with Food Services’ Marina Mudryy at the conference.

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Wakulla County School staff attended the 2025 Florida Farm to School Conference in Orlando. The event, organized by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and was attended by Food Services staff Marina Mudryy, Kathleen Newton, Robin Ryder and Wakulla County School educators Kimberly Bartnick and Shelly Parks.

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4-H News

The Wakulla 4-H shotgun team.

By RACHEL PIENTA

Wakulla 4-H Shotgun Sharpshooters Team Hits Mark at State Match

The Wakulla 4-H Shotgun Sharpshooters team traveled to Jacksonville on March 22 to compete in the annual Florida 4-H State Shotgun Match. This event is a qualifier for the 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships scheduled for June in Grand Island, Nebraska.

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Ralph Thomas testifies against term limits

Wakulla commissioner argues against legislature’s term limit bill for county commissioners

Wakulla Commissioner Ralph Thomas

By DARA KAM
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — Rural officials are balking at legislation that would allow voters to decide whether county commissioners should be limited to eight years in office, arguing that the restriction would quash the voices of local residents.
The Senate Ethics and Elections Committee last week voted 6-2 to approve a proposal (SJR 802) that would put in the Florida Constitution eight-year term limits for county commissioners and school board members. The Legislature in 2023 approved eight-year term limits for school board members, but those limits are not in the Constitution.

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