Declan Walsh’s Eagle Scout project is to build an ADA accessible shower enclosure around the existing shower pole at Mashes Sands Beach.
Read More …Eagle Scout project at Mashes Sands Beach
A PFAS registration needed for veterans
By JORDAN CADE
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.
Read More …Sopchoppy Fourth of July
Wakulla projects approved in state budget
Staff Report
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the $115 billion state budget last week, and Wakulla County projects that were funded include:
Read More …Two killed in crash at Port Leon, Hwy. 98 near St. Marks
Staff Report
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.
Andrew Riddle resigns from posts with county
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.
Read More …Cylie Long, Charley Butler named to All-Big Bend
Lady War Eagles softball coach Sally Wheeler named All-Big Bend Softball Coach of the Year
Staff Report
The Lady War Eagles made it all the way to the Final Four for the state championship but fell to the Eustis Panthers back in May.
Three of those Lady War Eagles were recognized for their season: Cylie Long was named All-Big Bend Player of the Year; Charley Butler was named All-Big Bend Pitcher of the Year; and Sally Wheeler was named All-Big Bend Coach of the Year.
Overall, the softball team had a 22-5-1 season.
4-H Teen Fit Camp
By RACHEL PIENTA
Wakulla 4-H
For the second summer, Wakulla 4-H has partnered with Sunchaser Fitness, the UF/IFAS Family Nutrition Program, the Wakulla County Coalition for Youth, and the Florida Center for Prevention Research at Florida State University to offer a pre-teen and teen-focused camp.
Read More …Populations, circuit courts, and plum assignments
By JUDGE J. LAYNE SMITH
Wakulla Circuit Judge
As of June 30, 2025, I have served three years as your circuit judge, and I deeply care about the people of Wakulla County. As I constantly say, it’s my privilege to serve here!
Both Wakulla County and our State are not just growing, but thriving. Every day, more people move into our State and county than move out. No doubt, Wakulla County is a great place to live and raise a family.
