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Death investigation underway after human remains found in woods last week in Wakulla County

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A death investigation is underway in Wakulla County after human remains were discovered on the Apalachicola National Forest property last week, according to the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office.Wakulla County · Wakulla County Read Article

Veterans organizations are ready to bring support to local veterans

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National Veterans Appreciation Month begins on November 1st, and the local Tractor Supply is hosting multiple veteran organizations to help share resources. November is National Veterans Appreciation Month. Tractor Supply in Crawfordville is hosting multiple veteran organizations to help get information out to neighbors. Watch the video below to learn more about the upcoming event. Veterans organizations are ready to bring support to local veter…Veterans · Crawfordville Read Article

Wakulla County Early Head Start programs to continue despite government shutdown

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Despite a potential delay in grant funding due to the government shutdown, Wakulla County programs will continue through December 31st. The programs were set to renew grants on November 1st, but due to the shutdown, funding could be paused. Wakulla County has three Early Head Start Programs that are affected by this. Watch the video to find out how program directors are working to help children despite the potential shortage of funds.BROADCAST T…Government Shutdown · Wakulla County Read Article

Wakulla County neighbors speak out against potential land swap between county and the Forest Service

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The Wakulla County BOCC has been discussing a potential land swap with the national forest for around 13 years, but neighbors are now pushing back against the plan and suggesting alternatives. The swap would include 163 acres of land in Sopchoppy and 200 acres of the Apalachicola National Forest land in Crawfordville. The swap could aid developers in an effort to build a new recreational park in Wakulla County. Watch the video to see what neighb…Crawfordville · Crawfordville See the Story

Judge recuses himself after 'impulsive comment from the bench' about shooting attorneys

A judge in Wakulla County, Florida, has apologized and recused himself from an estate battle after telling attorneys in the case that he “would like to tell the deputy to pull his gun and shoot all three of you.”Wakulla County · Wakulla County Read Article

Florida county considers unpopular land swap with national forest

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The Apalachicola National Forest land that Wakulla County wants is full of cypress swamps and sinkholes — not the best place to build recreational fields and playgrounds. (Photo/Chloe Broker)Sometimes I think the most “Florida” county of the 67, the one that best encapsulates the good and bad of the Sunshine State, is Wakulla County up in the Panhandle. It contains lots of wild natural beauty, and the politics can be equally wild. Wakulla’s natu…Wakulla County · Wakulla County Read Article

Wakulla County commissioners look to improve local recreation

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Wakulla County commissioners want to move forward with some recommended changes to recreation. Commissioners unanimously voted to accept the results of the study. The study by Pros Consulting showed the need for multi-generational facilities, recreational spaces, and affordable programs. Watch the video above to learn more about the study and what commissioners hope to do with the findings.BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:"We needed the data to improve Waku…Wakulla County · Wakulla County Read Article

Operation 'Not A Fan' Nets 10 Sex Offenders, Predators In Florida Compliance Sweep

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A multi-agency operation targeting non-compliant sexual offenders and predators has resulted in the arrest of 10 individuals in Wakulla County and the surrounding area. The sweep, a collaborative effort between the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), focused on violations […] Operation ‘Not A Fan’ Nets 10 Sex Offenders, Predat…Wakulla County · Wakulla County Read Article

'Trying To Get 'Em Up To Heaven': Florida Man Confesses To Quadruple Murder-Suicide Plot

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The Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) has arrested a 73-year-old man, Allison Hatton, on charges including attempted felony murder following a horrific domestic incident in the early morning hours of Saturday, October 12, 2025. The violent episode unfolded when a 69-year-old female relative was reportedly awakened by Hatton repeatedly stabbing her in the chest and […] ‘Trying To Get ‘Em Up To Heaven’: Florida Man Confesses To Quadruple Murd…Wakulla County · Wakulla County See the Story

Wakulla High students work to bring a TPUSA Chapter to their school on "Charlie Kirk Day"

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Wakulla County Schools held its first Charlie Kirk Day of Peaceful Civic Discourse Monday as a group of high schoolers work to start a Turning Point USA chapter on campus. Three students in the high schoolHayden Moore, Kylie Moore, and William Dewitthave been working together to start a TPUSA chapter. The Superintendent of Wakulla County Schools says while the day is named in honor of Kirk, his beliefs were not discussed. Watch the video above t…Turning Point USA · Crawfordville Read Article

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Death investigation underway after human remains found in woods last week in Wakulla County

Veterans organizations are ready to bring support to local veterans

Wakulla County Early Head Start programs to continue despite government shutdown

Wakulla County neighbors speak out against potential land swap between county and the Forest Service

Judge recuses himself after 'impulsive comment from the bench' about shooting attorneys

Florida county considers unpopular land swap with national forest

Wakulla County commissioners look to improve local recreation

Operation 'Not A Fan' Nets 10 Sex Offenders, Predators In Florida Compliance Sweep

'Trying To Get 'Em Up To Heaven': Florida Man Confesses To Quadruple Murder-Suicide Plot

Wakulla High students work to bring a TPUSA Chapter to their school on "Charlie Kirk Day"

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Death investigation underway after human remains found in woods last week in Wakulla County

Veterans organizations are ready to bring support to local veterans

Wakulla County Early Head Start programs to continue despite government shutdown

Wakulla County neighbors speak out against potential land swap between county and the Forest Service

Judge recuses himself after 'impulsive comment from the bench' about shooting attorneys

Florida county considers unpopular land swap with national forest

Wakulla County commissioners look to improve local recreation

Operation 'Not A Fan' Nets 10 Sex Offenders, Predators In Florida Compliance Sweep

'Trying To Get 'Em Up To Heaven': Florida Man Confesses To Quadruple Murder-Suicide Plot

Wakulla High students work to bring a TPUSA Chapter to their school on "Charlie Kirk Day"