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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the $115 billion state budget last week, and Wakulla County projects that were funded include:
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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.
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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.
Continue readingLady War Eagles softball coach Sally Wheeler named All-Big Bend Softball Coach of the Year
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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.
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.
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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.
The Wakulla Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Sean Gellis Law PLLC on June 12. The law office is located at 2931 Crawfordville Hwy. in Crawfordville. (Photo by Heather Bryan of the Chamber)
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
There was a big crowd on hand at the community center on Friday night for Keep Wakulla County Beautiful’s award dinner.
Incoming KWCB president Steve Cushman presented his idea of “Just Imagine” – a new focus for the group away from Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to a reduction of waste. “Just stop,” he said. He bemoaned the consumer culture of “Buy now” that produces enormous waste.