People & Community
People & Community
Big Bend Hospice seeks volunteers in Wakulla area
By Alaijah Cross Big Bend Hospice/used with permission Big Bend Hospice is looking for volunteers in Crawfordville to help hospice caregivers. Volunteer coordinator Andrea Zinkersays ...
People & Community
The region’s ancient and amazing Native American history is showcased in South Georgia this weekend
By Tom Flanigan Tama Tribal Village/used with permission As America marks it’s 250th year, the nation’s Native American tribes celebrate a much longer history . ...
Environment
Mexico Beach prepares for Hurricane Isaias with Hurricane Michael’s anniversary days away
By Randall Vuxta EvgeniyQW / stock.adobe.com Hurricane Michael hit Mexico Beach directly eight years ago, causing destruction and devastation that has left an impact on ...
Environment
A bear harvest program is sparking conversations about Florida bear hunts
By Randall Vuxta BRANDON SMITH/BGSmith / stock.adobe.com Bear hunts have recently returned, with this being the second hunt after a ten-year hiatus. Depending on the ...
People & Community
September 26th is National Mesothelioma Awareness Day: What is that?
By Randall Vuxta Venus5x – stock.adobe.com / 2153762756 September 26th is National Mesothelioma Awareness Day, a rare cancer caused by inhalation of asbestos that mainly ...
education
Tallahassee State College announces plans for $27 million workforce training facility in Wakulla County
By Tristan Wood Courtesy Tallahassee State College Tallahassee State College leadership celebrated the planned facility at an event on Sept. 21. Tallahassee State College unveiled ...
education
FSU receives education grant to further student success throughout North Florida
By Randall Vuxta Maksym Yemelyanov / stock.adobe.com The grant, which will be awarded in yearly amounts of 1 million over the next five years, will ...
People & Community
A Wakulla County tribute eyes Florida fashions through many periods
By Gina Jordan Wakulla County Historical Society America is in the midst of a year-long series of celebrations for the country’s 250th anniversary. These celebrations ...
People & Community
Jackson County Tourist Development Director selected for Industry Services Committee
By Randall Vuxta Jackson County Commissioners Office / Mary Smith Kelsi Jackson (middle) has served as a member of the Jackson County Tourism Development Council ...
People & Community
The Wakulla County Fire Chief plans to retire next year
By Randall Vuxta Igor / stock.adobe.com Fire Chief Louis Lamarche says he will stay on the job until June of 2027 Wakulla County Fire Chief ...
People & Community
Mexico Beach honors former mayor during GollyWhopper Classic
By Randall Vuxta Randall Vuxta / WFSU Public Media Lee Cathey's team of anglers pose with their plaques as they celebrate catching the largest grouper ...
government
Jackson County residents want answers from Florida Public Utilities
By Randall Vuxta PheelingsMedia / stock.adobe.com Florida Public Utilities customers are opening their statements to find they have been mischarged. Some residents who have contacted ...