Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
The Wakulla County Historical Society presented as its program last week Wayne Torbert, author of the novel “The Young Cadet” about the Civil War Battle of Natural Bridge.
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Editor
Maxie Lawhon, who served as a county commissioner for 12 years representing the Sopchoppy area, died on Wednesday, March 12. He was 70 years old.
Lawhon served on the Wakulla Board of County Commissioners during a tumultous time in the county – commission meetings were fraught with the politics of pro-growth vs. “smart” growth, or Old Wakulla vs. new residents. At times, the board was split 3-2 and meetings would sometimes go past midnight.
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The Wakulla County School Board voted unanimously on Monday night to transfer the Sopchoppy School property to the City of Sopchoppy.
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Gulf Specimen Marine Lab held a turtle release on Thursday, March 13 at Alligator Point with a large crowd on hand.
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Wakulla High School wrapped up Black History Month in February with a powerful and engaging program that celebrated culture, history, and unity. The event, themed “Together We All Rise for Equality,” featured a variety of performances and presentations showcasing the talent and dedication of WHS students.
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Because of black mold in City Hall, St. Marks will move city operations to the fire station on Shell Island Road, according to city manager Katharine Gatewood.
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The Florida Department of Transportation held a virtual workshop last week on the next phase of the four-laning of U.S. Highway 319 – from the Wakulla County line north to L.L. Wallace Road in Leon County.
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By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
On Feb. 8th, 2025, my 94-year-old father, Joseph Ivan Marti, passed away in the home I grew up in, in Kissimmee.
My best friend, Pamela Kay Sapp, who is a home health nurse, always faithfully answered my phone calls with hospice related questions and concerns while walking me through the end-of-life stages with Dad.
By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida
TALLAHASSEE — Florida legislators completed the second of nine scheduled weeks of the 2025 regular session, with the Senate pushing its first measure across the finish line.
Senators on Wednesday unanimously passed a proposal (SB 112) to expand services for children with autism. The bill, with a nearly $756,000 price tag, is intended to improve early intervention, school readiness, educational opportunities and workforce training for students with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities.
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