In observance of Independence Day, all Wakulla County offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. Regular hours will resume on Monday, July 7, 2025.

📢DOH-Wakulla Issues Water Quality Health Advisory : Advisory Issued for Mashes Sands Beach

🚨 Holiday Schedule Update: Waste Pro 🚨In observance of Independence Day, Waste Pro staff will not be collecting garbage on Friday, July 4th, 2025. Friday customers will be serviced on Saturday, July 5th.

🇺🇸🎆 Happy Independence Day from Wakulla County! 🎆🇺🇸 Whether you're spending the day with family, enjoying the outdoors, or watching fireworks light up the sky—stay safe, stay proud, and enjoy this special day.

Talquin Electric Cooperative will be repairing a valve on a water main at the intersection of MLK Road and Spring Creek Highway, beginning 7/9/25. The work will require multiple lane closures, resulting in traffic delays throughout the area.

Hurricane‐force winds, 74 mph or more, can destroy buildings and mobile homes. Debris, such as signs, roofing material, siding and small items left outside become flying missiles during hurricanes. Winds can stay above hurricane strength well inland. fema.gov/fact-sheet/tip…

📣 Mark Your Calendars! You're invited to a Town Hall Meeting hosted by Commissioner Fred Nichols! 🗓 Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Location: Panacea Community Center, 115 Otter Lake Road Submit your questions here: ow.ly/bLqy50W46Qt...

🌪️ Turn Around, Don’t Drown! Nearly half of hurricane deaths happen after the storm. Stay alert: avoid floodwaters, downed power lines, gas leaks, and debris. If you smell gas, get outside and call 911. Stay safe even after the skies clear! #WakullaPrepares #HurricaneSafety

👏 The Wakulla BOCC honored Attack One Fire Management and Jesse “Kevin” Carter with a Proclamation for being named the 2025 Rural Business Owner of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration Florida District! 🔥🌲🚒

👏 Eagle Scout Project Spotlight: Declan Walsh 🦅 Join us in recognizing Declan Walsh, who completed his Eagle Scout project by building an ADA-accessible shower enclosure and installing supportive handrails at Mashes Sands Beach! 🏖️

The first round of grant-funded flood protection upgrades at key coastal lift stations (LS) are complete: LS 8 – Walker Street; LS 9 – Tully Ave; LS 34 – Jer-Be-Lou Street These improvements help protect critical infrastructure from flooding and boost community resilience. ✅

🌀 Are you ready for a hurricane? Take action today to stay safe before, during, and after the storm. Even if you feel prepared, there’s always more to learn. Start now at 👉 noaa.gov/take-action-to… #HurricanePrep #WakullaPrepares #StayReady

🏐 Calling all volleyball enthusiasts! Did you know that Wakulla County Recreation Park has two sand volleyball courts? Contact Wakulla County Recreation Services at (850) 926-7227 to secure your spot. 🙌

🛶 Launch into adventure at Newport Boat Ramp! Located on the historic St. Marks River, it features a concrete ramp, finger-pier dock & a primitive kayak/canoe launch. Great for fishing & exploring! 📍 8046 Coastal Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 32327

You can book Wakulla parks & facilities, reserve facilities at the Crawfordville Community Center, and purchase your Annual Boat Launch Permit – all ONLINE! 🛥️🛝🏓 Skip the trip and secure your spot with just a few clicks! Visit ow.ly/61Y950V78Uq to get started today!

🏡 Panacea Community Center – The perfect spot for indoor & outdoor events! 📍 115 Otter Lake Rd, Panacea, FL | 850‑745‑7780 💻 Reserve: ow.ly/vIGa50Wy0sB

🦁🎨 Want to paint the lion statue at Azalea Park? Contact Dolly at [email protected] to begin the application process. Bring your own paint & primer—your design will be displayed for at least a month! #AzaleaParkLion #WakullaArt

Help create a healthier, tobacco-free community through policy and prevention efforts. 🗓 Aug 21, 2025 🕓 4 PM 📍 Wakulla County Health Dept (48 Oak St) & via TEAMS To attend virtually, contact Liz Neighbors: (850) 888-6092. Let’s work together for a tobacco-free Wakulla!

👏 Employee of the Quarter (April–June) goes to Larry Weeks, Technician III in our Road & Bridge Division! Thank you, Larry, for keeping our roads safe and our community moving! 🚦🛠️

Wakulla County offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday!