By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
It is with much sadness that we note the passing of photographer extraordinaire and friend of this newspaper Mark Wallheiser.
A longtime photographer at the Tallahassee Democrat, Wallheiser had an exceptional skill to take photos that told stories.
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The Future Leaders of Wakulla (FLOW) Club has announced its newly elected officers for the 2026–2027 club year, continuing to build momentum as a youth leadership organization that brings together young people from across Wakulla County.
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On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Ducks Unlimited announced the recipients of its 2026 National Scholarship Program. Applications were reviewed by a volunteer selection committee appointed by the Advisory Senior Vice President to the National Youth Engagement Committee.
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On Saturday, Palaver Tree Theater hosted a ‘Family Reunion’ to celebrate the upcoming May 20th Florida Emancipation Day.
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The Wakulla War Eagles, under new coach Derek Allen, traveled to Chiles to play halves against Tallahassee schools Lincoln and Rickards on Thursday. Photos by Ken Fields
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It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Spring 2026 President’s List. The spring terms run from January to May.
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By JUDGE LAYNE SMITH
Years ago, I wrote three newspaper columns with “Independence Day” in-mind. I share them now in celebration of our nation’s 250th birthday.
This is part three of three:
The Revolutionary War began in 1775 and ended in 1783. It spanned over 8 years (101 months). During that time, many American soldiers received little to no pay for their military service. After the war ended, Congress couldn’t satisfy the nation’s war debts, including soldiers’ back pay. Chronically short of funds, the federal government caused runaway inflation by over-circulating worthless paper money. Farmers were hit hard, and many lost their farms to foreclosures.
By AL HARTMAN
The U. S. Wildlife Federation did a survey of the states that have most problems with bear reactions with humans. Florida belongs very high on the nationwide bear problem call list because Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has one of the clearest long-term public datasets anywhere.
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