By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent
On January 31st, the Lady War Eagle wrestlers competed in the Lady Trojan Invitational at Lincoln High School. The tournament served as a preview of the upcoming FHSAA District 1 Championship which will be held on February 14th in Niceville. Of the 25 teams in the district, 14 were represented on Saturday in Tallahassee.
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From the Sheriff’s Office
Ellis Oaks Jr., 59, was arrested on Jan. 23 and charged with animal cruelty under Florida Statute § 828.12 in connection with the death of a dog named “Bear.”
The investigation began on Jan. 15 when deputies with the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office and Wakulla Animal Services responded to a report of possible animal cruelty involving Bear, who was owned by Oaks, at a residence in Wakulla County.
Staff Report
This year, Wakulla High School diesel students were awarded for their high achieving performance with the donation of a Freightliner 114SD heavy-duty diesel engine, providing them with additional hands-on training access.
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On Saturday, the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge hosted the Wildlife, Heritage, Outdoors Festival.
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Correspondent
Friends of St. Marks Wildlife Refuge held a Second Sunday Talk about Wakulla Springs on Jan. 11th at the Leon County Library Main Branch. Approximately 50 people attended the lectures.
Guest speaker Dr. Joel Trexler, director of the Coastal and Marine Laboratory and Professor of Biological Science at FSU, shared information and data regarding ongoing studies regarding research to restore and protect the health and clarity of natural springs, especially Wakulla Springs.
Special to The Sun
Surrounded by iconic natural communities near one of the world’s largest and deepest freshwater springs, the Florida State Parks Foundation today joined the Florida Park Service and Tallahassee’s Bass Pro Shops store to celebrate an unprecedented milestone for tree and ecosystem restoration in Florida.
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A 15-year-old boy in a stolen Toyota pickup collided with an SUV while being pursued by law enforcement last week, and the truck rolled into a utility pole and took out a chainlink fence, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
The wreck happened on Wednesday, Jan. 21, off Spring Creek Highway around 7 a.m.
Principal: Amy Bryan
Achievements/Reason for Nomination: Wakulla Middle School is pleased to nominate Malayne Scribner for the Wakulla Sun’s Student of the Week. Malayne joined our school mid-year and immediately made a lasting impression. She quickly fit in with her peers and became an integral part of the Wildcat community. Malayne brought her positive energy to the basketball team, where her enthusiasm and team spirit have been invaluable. In the classroom, she is an active participant—always volunteering ideas, collaborating with classmates, and even taking time to tutor others. Her kindness, leadership, and dedication make her a truly wonderful person and an outstanding role model for her peers. Malayne is an asset to WMS and has adjusted well to being a successful Wildcat!
STUDENT OF THE WEEK FEATURES A DIFFERENT SCHOOL EACH WEEK.
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