Senior citizens travel in buses to Tallahassee where Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged rejects bids
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Dozens of seniors from the Wakulla Senior Center loaded up on buses last week and traveled to Tallahassee to appear at the meeting of the state Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged – urging them to reject a recommendation that Big Bend Transit replace Wakulla Transportation in providing transportation services.
Read More …Citing drought conditions, county commissioners will meet Wednesday, April 15 at 2 p.m.
Staff Report
The Wakulla County Commission has set a special meeting for Wednesday, April 15 at 2 p.m. to consider a resolution to declare a local state of emergency due to drought conditions and implement a county-wide burn ban.
The meeting will be held in the commission meeting room.
Republican Gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner made his first stop to a rural county on his afforability tour, stopping by the old Wakulla County courthouse on Monday, April 13, for a roundtable.
Read More …The team scores second in the state
By BILL TAYLOR
Academic Team Coach
Wakulla High School has something to celebrate. The school’s Academic Team recently finished second in the state of Florida at the 2026 Commissioner’s Academic Challenge, competing against teams from school districts across the entire state.
It is the latest chapter in a proud tradition — the Wakulla Academic Team was founded by the Coastal Optimists Club more than 40 years ago, and has competed in all 39 editions of the Commissioner’s Academic Challenge since the tournament began in 1986.
Jeffrey Duggar, who served prison time after death of child, is charged with damaging a church
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
Jeffrey Duggar, once a popular teacher at Wakulla High School who was later imprisoned for aggravated child abuse after a 15-month-old he took in was killed, was arrested in February for breaking out windows at Zion Hill Church.
Duggar was arrested on Feb. 23 after sheriff’s deputies were called about a man breaking out windows at the church.
Principal: Stan Ward
Achievements/Reason for Nomination: Blakely is a shining example of what it means to be a model kindergarten student. Each day, she comes to school ready to learn, demonstrating a strong work ethic and a genuine love for learning. Academically, she consistently meets and exceeds expectations, eagerly participating in lessons and taking pride in her work. She shows outstanding citizenship by following classroom rules, showing kindness to her peers, and always being respectful to teachers and classmates. A natural leader, she sets a positive example for others by helping classmates, making thoughtful choices, and encouraging those around her. Her positive attitude, responsibility, and caring nature make her a true star student and a joy to have in the classroom.
Special to The Sun
On Thursday, April 2th, the Wakulla Coastal Optimist Club held their annual Oratorical Contest. The topic for the speech was: “The Moment I Realized I Belonged: My Definition of Community.”
The contest is open to students from 7th through 12th grade.
By REV. DR. BETSY GOEHRIG
Last year I applied to attend the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office Citizen’s Academy to get to know more about our local law enforcement agency. I have been in ministry for 45 years including 15 years as a volunteer Police Chaplain, and we have family who serve in and with law enforcement. I thought it would be interesting to learn more about WCSO.
Read More …By JIM TURNER
News Service of Florida
TALLAHASSEE — Lawmakers remain in a holding pattern, with no concrete progress made on the budget.
Legislative leaders issued memos to members saying they won’t need to return to the Capitol next week because there’s no agreement on allocations – top line numbers for the spending plan.
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