Passing of Judge Sanders Sauls
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
It is with great sadness I note the passing of retired Circuit Judge N. Sanders Sauls on Saturday, Aug. 28. He was the circuit judge assigned to Wakulla County for many years.
Read More …Musicians invited to gospel sing
Staff Report
Musicians are invited to participate in the 5th annual Crawfordville Seventh Day Adventist Church gospel sing on Sept. 26.
The church welcomes new vocal, instrumental or group participants. The church requests each special music presenter lead a song from a list to be provided.
A new 4-H year begins in Wakulla
More than 200 people attended the 4-H Open House on Saturday.
By RACHEL PIENTA
4-H Director
At the Wakulla 4-H Open House, the new club year did not begin with a speech. It began with music, conversation, curious questions and the unmistakable energy of young people discovering what they might try next.
Read More …War Eagles get by Taylor, 25-19
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The Wakulla War Eagles got their second victory of the season, a hard-fought 25-19 win over a tough Taylor County Bulldog team.
Head Coach Derek Allen Jr. said it was a “sloppy” game – lots of mistakes and penalties. “Difficult playing in that environment” of Perry. But he was pleased that War Eagle fans packed the stands as well, and credited the fans with helping get the win.
Some of the sloppiness included four unsportsmanlike penalties on Wakulla – with two of those going against Ryheem Moore, receiver and safety, which led to him being ejected.
The first call was after a receiving touchdown. Coach Allen said players get 5 seconds to celebrate and Moore exceeded that limit, according to referees.
If Amendment 3 passes…
County puts out 172-page plan on how it will cut services
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The county administration released a plan last week that looks at how the county government would reduce costs if Amendment 3 passes in November.
Amendment 3 is the property tax plan proposed by the state Legislature that would increase Homestead Exemption from $50,000 to $150,000 in 2027 and to $250,000 the following year.
Mike Kemp files federal lawsuit against detective
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Former County Commissioner Mike Kemp filed a federal lawsuit last week against the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office and named individually Wakulla Detective Chris Ormerod, claiming the detective was biased in his investigation that led to two felony criminal charges against Kemp.
Read More …ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAMPION
Hoyt Schmidt of Point Blank
The Wakulla Economic Development Council honored Hoyt Schmidt of Point Blank Enterprises with the Economic Development Champion award.
Read More …Joseph Raker, wanted for murder, waives extradition
Arrested in Mexico on Aug. 13 for a double-murder in Sopchoppy, he won’t contest extradition to Wakulla from jail in Texas
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Joseph Ronnie Raker appeared in court in Hidalgo County, Texas and waived extradition back to Wakulla on two charges of murder.
Raker was captured on Thursday, Aug. 13 in Mexico, across the river from Brownsville, Texas, by U.S. Marshals and Mexican police.
Fire Chief Lamarche will retire
Special to The Sun
Wakulla County Fire Chief Louis Lamarche has announced his plans to retire in June 2027, concluding a distinguished career in public safety that began more than two decades ago and has been marked by steady leadership, operational improvements, and an unwavering commitment to the residents of Wakulla County.
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