Hailey Waldo Contributor This year, Florida secured approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for certain “junk food” items beginning…
Category: Community News
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s role in the Civil Rights Movement
Danny Federico [email protected] Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. continues to be one of the most influential figures in American history. He is remembered for his courage, compassion and dedication to justice and…
Tensions rise during Live Oak City Council meeting
Ady Hammock [email protected] The Live Oak City Council’s Tuesday, Dec. 9, meeting opened with approval of the agenda before City Manager Larry Sessions invited council members to the front of the room…
Elks Lodge donates money and toys for Christmas
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Live Oak Elks Lodge is dedicated to supporting the local community, and during the Christmas season its focus turns to helping the area’s children. Each year, the Elks…
MLK Day of Celebration happening Jan. 19
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee County Martin Luther King Jr. Committee will be holding its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration on Monday, Jan. 19, in Live Oak. Pete Sneed…
White Springs Town Council condemns Jan. 3 fatal shooting
Jason Futch [email protected] The White Springs Town Council condemned the violence that occurred on Saturday, Jan. 3, following a shooting that killed 38-year- old Lake City resident Tad Anderson Jr. The condemnation…
Fatal New Year’s Eve crash highlights dangers of speeding
Jason Futch [email protected] What began as a routine traffic stop in Jennings ended in tragedy just hours later, leaving one man dead, another injured, and prompting a stark warning from local law…
Ellianos celebrates grand opening of north Live Oak location
Danny Federico [email protected] Gary and Katee Robey, owners of Live Oak’s Ellianos, celebrated the grand opening of their new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Local officials, community members,…
Jason Furry approved as Suwannee County Administrator
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The meeting opened with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. One…
Bullock sentencing postponed to Feb. 2
Jason Futch [email protected] Jason Andrew Bullock will remain in the Suwannee County Jail for the next few weeks, as his sentencing hearing has been postponed, according to Assistant State Attorney Phillip Kelley….
Brice Criggall named to spring 2025 Hiram College Dean’s List
Hiram College Contributor Brice Criggall of O’Brien, a Biomedical Humanities major, was named to the spring 2025 Dean’s List at Hiram College. Students must complete 12 or more hours of graded coursework…
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship now accepting applications, Apply by Jan. 31
National Society of the DAR Contributor Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship through Saturday, Jan. 31. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of…
Lafayette FBLA holding “Gears and Goods” car show fundraisers
Ady Hammock [email protected] The Lafayette High School (LHS) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club will be hosting a “Gears and Goods” fundraiser on Saturday, Apr. 25, to support the club’s endeavors….
2025 Year in Review
January President Donald Trump was sworn into office inside the US Capitol Building on Jan. 20. The ceremony marked the second time in history that a president was sworn to non-consecutive terms….
Strengthening Community Church Coalition meeting to be held this month
Ady Hammock [email protected] All pastors and church leaders in the community are invited to attend a Community Church Coalition Meeting hosted by Pastor Corey J. King of St. Luke Freewill Baptist Church…
Hamilton County announces first annual “Blessing of the Badges” ceremony
Ady Hammock [email protected] Hamilton County first responders will soon be partaking in the county’s first-ever Blessing of the Badges Ceremony, as the community comes together to pray over and bless the badges…
More than $4.5 million in funding announced for North Florida water resource projects
Suwannee River Water Management District Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday, Dec. 3, the approval of more than $4.5 million in funding for a trio of projects to strengthen water resources…