Public commenter accuses airport manager of assault; commissioner denies filing complaints

During the public comment period, Bill Catalina addressed the board alleging that Wakulla County airport manager Steve Fultz strangled a 66‑year‑old disabled man and later filed complaints and pursued criminal referrals. Catalina said the victim was in intensive care and accused the airport manager of ongoing harassment.

Commissioner Nichols responded on the record: "I never filed any paperwork against you. Never filed any accusations." The chair and another commissioner also disputed Catalina’s account and asked members of the public and media to fact‑check the commenter’s statements. Catalina and commissioners exchanged heated remarks during the three‑minute public comment slot; no formal complaint record or investigative outcome was presented in the meeting transcript.

The exchange drew attention from other attendees but no formal board action was taken on the matter during the meeting.