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Yesterday | WMNF-FM Tampa

Coalition for Smart Justice wants reform of correctional system

Last month a group of state leaders sent an open letter to Florida Governor Charlie Crist, the Legislature, and the people of the state asking for major criminal justice reform.

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Related Topix: Florida, Florida Government, Prison, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Tallahassee.com

Wakulla commission to hold closed-door meeting

Before the quorum was ruined, the Wakulla County Commission voted Tuesday to hold a closed-door meeting Monday to discuss pending litigation against the county.

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Related Topix: Sopchoppy, FL

Wed Jul 01, 2009

WCTV Tallahassee

Wakulla County Special Meeting Sparks Debate

Wakulla County Chairman Howard Kessler says two law suits triggered this special meeting.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

WCTV Tallahassee

Wakulla County Millage Rate Hike?

Since property values are decreasing, Commissioners are debating raising the millage rate to make up the difference.

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Tallahassee Democrat

Wakulla commissioners having special meeting

Wakulla County commissioners are having a special meeting Tuesday to discuss legal representation of the commission on all county issues.

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Related Topix: Crawfordville, FL

Sun Jun 28, 2009

Tallahassee.com

Tornado warnings and 'violent thunderstorms' continue throughout Leon County

Meteorologist Brian Mroczka said that the National Weather Service is continuing to investigate the tornado warnings out in the Southeastern part of Leon County.

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Related Topix: Leon County, FL, Weather, Jefferson County, FL

Fri Jun 26, 2009

WCTV Tallahassee

Dangerous Dog Appeals Board in Wakulla County

The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners is soliciting nominees to serve on the Dangerous Dog Appeals Board.

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Wed Jun 24, 2009

Tallahassee.com

Wakulla County Health Department receives $100,000 grant

The Wakulla County Health Department is receiving a $100,000 grant to fund a new public services coordinator that will help connect clients with state and other health-care programs.

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Related Topix: Florida, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, St. Augustine, FL, Gainesville, FL, Marion County, FL

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ABC school gets "A" grade

Franklin County's school report card had an A on it. The Apalachicola Bay Charter School received an A grade from the state of Florida this year up from a C last year.

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Related Topix: Port St. Joe, FL, Wewahitchka, FL

Mon Jun 22, 2009

Tallahassee.com

May unemployment climbs for region, state

Local temperatures are not the only things reaching record levels this week. The Agency for Workforce Innovation announced Big Bend and Florida unemployment figures Friday that are the highest in decades.

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Related Topix: Leon County, FL

Sat Jun 20, 2009

WCTV Tallahassee

U.S. Marshals Arrest 'Most Wanted' In Our Area

Tallahassee, FL a ' After an exhaustive three day manhunt, members of the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force and investigators from the Wakulla County Sheriffa TMs Office have arrested 21 year old Stephen Michael Krimmel of Crawfordville, FL for the offenses of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Use of a Firearm During the Commission ...

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Related Topix: Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Metro, Florida

Tallahassee.com

Bonnie Holub: Stimulus dollars mean a lot to Wakulla County

Does this sound familiar? You come across an unfamiliar word, and instead of stopping to look it up you just keep reading.

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Related Topix: Crawfordville, FL, St. Marks, FL, Sopchoppy, FL

Fri Jun 19, 2009

Tallahassee.com

U.S. Marshals: Manhunt leads to arrest of Wakulla County's 'most wanted fugitive'

After a three-day search, members of the U.S. Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force arrested a man described as Wakulla County's "most wanted fugitive." Stephen Michael Krimmel, 21, was arrested on charges of felon in possession of a firearm, use of a firearm during a felony and narcotics possession, said Assistant Chief Deputy Frank ...

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Tue Jun 16, 2009

WCTV Tallahassee

Beach Bacteria

Bacteria is present at several popular beaches in our area. But those heading out for a day of fun in the sun don't seem too worried about the dangers that could be lurking under the surface, but you should be! Monica Harper and her family spent the day at Shell Point, enjoying the beaches favorite attractions, not at all concerned about the ...

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Sun Jun 14, 2009

WTXL

Grant Awarded to Provide Services to Troops

WORK FORCE plus , the workforce development board serving Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties, has recently been awarded $150,000 through the Florida BrAIve Fund.

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Fri Jun 12, 2009

WCTV Tallahassee

Wakulla Co. Deputies Seize Stolen Guns and Search for the Culprit

"The long guns that we located in the trunk were actually covered up by a sheet which in itself is suspicious.

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Related Topix: Havana, FL, Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Metro

Thu Jun 11, 2009

WCTV Tallahassee

Wetlands Preservation Ordinance Violations?

An ordinance to help protect the wetlands in Wakulla County is causing a stir over who is or isn't violating it.

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Mon Jun 08, 2009

WCTV Tallahassee

FEMA Unemployment Disaster Help Deadline Nears

The deadline is looming for area residents who need unemployment help because of the heavy storms that ravaged the area this spring .

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Sat Jun 06, 2009

Holmes County Times Advertiser

Wastewater funding being distributed

Bonifay, Graceville on list for funding The Florida Department of Environmental Protection announced today that it has awarded a $5.1 million to the city of Sopchoppy for wastewater management.

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Related Topix: Bonifay, FL, Sopchoppy, FL

Thu Jun 04, 2009

WCTV Tallahassee

Proposed Panacea Maritime Museum Debate

"This project is not in the best interest of this county and I'm sorry, it's just we can't afford it right now," expressed Howard Kessler, the Wakulla County Commission Chair.

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Related Topix: Panacea, FL

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