Cold-stunned turtles treated at Gulf Specimen

Jack Rudloe of Gulf Specimen with Allen Foley, an FWC wildlife biologist, inside a tent with tanks set up to treat cold-stunned sea turtles.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Dozens of people were set up on Thursday to receive the incoming sea turtles โ€“ 25 had been cold-stunned by the icy temperatures and picked up from St. Joseph Bay in Gulf County and brought to Gulf Specimen Marine Lab in Panacea for treatment.

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Sopchoppy man pleads guilty to federal charges of armed trafficking of methamphetamine

Howard Neil Martin

From U.S. Attorneyโ€™s Office

Howard Neil Martin, 46, of Sopchoppy, pleaded guilty in federal court to three counts: possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine; carrying a firearm during a drug-trafficking offense; and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida.

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Lady War Eagles compete at Lady Trojan Invitational

The Lady War Eagles wrestlers at the Lady Trojan Invitational.

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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Man charged with animal cruelty

Ellis Oaks Jr.

From the Sheriffโ€™s Office

Ellis Oaks Jr., 59, was arrested on Jan. 23 and charged with animal cruelty under Florida Statute ยง 828.12 in connection with the death of a dog named โ€œBear.โ€
The investigation began on Jan. 15 when deputies with the Wakulla County Sheriffโ€™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.

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Wakulla Springs discussion held

FSUโ€™s Dr. Joel Trexler talks about ongoing research on the spring

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
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.

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