Arbor Day Celebration featured children’s art
WHS teacher wins Directors Chair Award
By KRISSY SANCHEZ
WHS
Last week, Wakulla High School Theatre Teacher Krissy Sanchez was awarded one of two State of Florida Jan McArt Director’s Chair Awards. This is a prestigious award in the world of theatre and is awarded annually to two educators across the State of Florida. The award is named for Jan McArt, a beloved figure in the South Florida theatre community, who formed several theatres and programs throughout the state. This award keeps her memory alive by celebrating and supporting educators who inspire and cultivate the next generation of theatre artists.
Read More …Volunteers remove significant debris at River Cleanup
By TAMMIE NASON
of KWCB
Keep Wakulla County Beautiful (KWCB) hosted a successful river cleanup this past weekend, bringing together dedicated volunteers to help restore and protect one of Wakulla County’s treasured waterways.
Volunteers worked along the Wakulla River collecting debris on, in, and along the water, removing more trash than at any cleanup since KWCB’s post-Hurricane Michael efforts. Volunteers participated by boat, diving, paddleboarding, canoeing, kayaking and walking the shorelines. Items recovered included numerous cans and bottles, a tire, a cushion, a grill cover, a couple of lost cell phones, and even an entire box of amendment petitions that was dumped, underscoring the continued impact of litter in and on local waterways.
Human remains identified
From WCSO
On October 30, 2025, the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office initiated a death investigation after skeletal remains were discovered in the area of Curtis Mill Road near Sopchoppy, in unincorporated Wakulla County.
The decedent has been identified as Andrew Mason Esquilin of Asheville, North Carolina. Detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division are seeking information from anyone who knew or had contact with Esquilin prior to his death.
Anyone with information regarding Esquilin, his movements, or possible associates is asked to contact the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office or Detective Tiffany Spears at 850-745-7184.
Patty Wilbur recognized as a Resource Manager of Year
From DEP News
Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recognized three exceptional land managers as the 2024 Jim Stevenson Resource Managers of the Year.
Selected from the DEP’s Florida Park Service, FDACS’ Florida Forest Service and FWC, this year’s honorees reflect the leadership, innovation and public service that position Florida as a national model for natural resource management. Their work exemplifies how Florida’s resource managers combine expertise, innovation and dedication to protect our lands and wildlife while setting the standard for conservation nationwide.
Wrestling team wins 1A Region-1 Dual Championship
By WALT JACOBS
Correspondent
On Friday, Jan. 23rd, the Wakulla High wrestling team defeated Baker County 64-15 to win the Region 1A dual championship in Kissimmee.
The dual against the Wildcats was mostly a display of domination by Wakulla, as the War Eagles had 8 pins and two technical falls throughout the dual.
MLK Remembrance
Makena Glassner wins district bee
She won Friday’s spelling bee with the winning word ‘Catalyst’
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Makena Glassner, an 8th grader at Riversprings Middle, won the district-wide spelling bee on Friday with the word “Catalyst.”
Runner-up is Siris McKenzie, an 8th grader at Wakulla Middle.
Wakulla graduation rate is top in state
Special to The Sun
Wakulla County Schools have once again set the standard for student success, earning the highest graduation rate in the state of Florida for the 2024–25 school year at an impressive 97.6%, according to newly released data from the Florida Department of Education.
Read More …Donor gives property to Pregnancy Center
By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent
A donor who wishes to remain anonymous has donated property to the Pregnancy Center.
Pam Pilkington, director of the non-profit organization, could not be any more thankful.
The donated property is located where Wakulla Life, is currently housed.
