Our Community Cares Coalition Contributor On Saturday, April 25, Wayside Park in White Springs had over 100 families; youth and community leaders gathered for a vibrant and impactful Tri-County Day, celebrating unity across Columbia, Suwannee and Hamilton Counties. The…
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Duke Energy Florida’s tree care practices earn 20th consecutive year of national recognition
Laitin Sterling Contributor The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Duke Energy Florida as a “Tree Line USA” utility for the 20th year in a row for its tree care practices and environmental contribution. Duke…
Hearthstone Botanical Gardens set to host fun workshops
Christian Peterson [email protected] Hearthstone Botanical Gardens is always working to help educate the public about gardening and agriculture and their contribution to the good of humanity. One way the garden does this is through workshops focused on different…
Monday Makers aim to keep the art tradition alive
Christian Peterson [email protected] Art is a universal human language; it dates back to before the written word even existed. Humans have been making art and spreading their love for it in many different forms. The…
Hornets softball celebrates Senior Night with victory over Indians
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, April 20, the Lafayette High School Hornets softball team hosted the Fort White Indians for a showdown. However, there was another reason for the crowd that gathered…
Bulldogs take home district championship trophy
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Suwannee High School Bulldogs baseball team has been on a district championship run over the past week. On Tuesday, April 14, they received a bye, advancing through the…
Alex Mabey Memorial Scholarship deadline set for May 1
Danny Federico [email protected] Applications are now open for the Alex Mabey Memorial Scholarship, a new opportunity to support high school seniors in Suwannee County who participate in soccer, weightlifting, welding or have…
Suwannee High FFA Annual Banquet scheduled for May 8
Christian Peterson [email protected] The school year is coming to a close, and with that comes the celebration of most of the extracurricular activities that go on throughout the school year. On Friday,…
Suwannee High to offer physicals and EKGs
Danny Federico [email protected] Suwannee High School will soon be offering physicals and EKGs for student athletes. Checkups will take place on Tuesday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the…
Suwannee Wrestling Summer Club enrollment is open through April
Ady Hammock [email protected] Open enrollment is now live for the Suwannee Wrestling Summer Club. This is a great opportunity for boys and girls from 5 to 16-years-old to build strength, confidence and…
Community steps forward in support of autism awareness and acceptance
UF CARD Contributor The University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UF CARD) and its Constituency Board celebrated another successful Stomp the Swamp for Autism on Saturday, March 7, at…
Running for a purpose
Cheltsie Holbrook [email protected] Law enforcement officers and community members from Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties participated in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics during the early weeks of April….
Rotary Club of Branford’s fourth of July Ducks are on sale now
Ady Hammock [email protected] The Branford Rotary Club’s annual 4th of July Duck Race is approaching, and tickets are on sale. All proceeds from this event directly benefit programs at Branford Elementary and…
Paw-sitive Adoption Spotlight: Gator
Danny Federico [email protected] Gator, a Catahoula puppy mix, “is still learning that the world isn’t such a scary place.” Although a little shy at the moment, he is slowly coming out of…
Wildflower Festival & Plant Sale returns May 2 with full day of family fun
Danny Federico [email protected] Spring is in full bloom, and with it comes one of Suwannee County’s most anticipated outdoor events. The Wildflower Festival & Plant Sale will return Saturday, May 2, from…
First hurricane season forecast released
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] With the Atlantic hurricane season set to begin on June 1, meteorologists have begun making their seasonal predictions, with AccuWeather releasing the very first forecast. In its outlook, which…
Suwannee schools locked down after alleged swatting call
Christian Peterson [email protected] On the morning of Friday, April 24, Live Oak schools were put under lockdown. Teachers, students and parents were concerned about why the lockdowns had been enforced. Shortly after…