Florida Farm Bureau Contributor More than 450 grassroots members gathered in Daytona Beach, Fla., from Monday, Oct. 27, through Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort for Florida Farm…
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First-generation blueberry grower named State award winner
Florida Farm Bureau Contributor Tyler Shadrick, of Shadrick Farms in Madison County, has been named the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Achievement in Agriculture award winner. His announcement came at Florida Farm Bureau’s…
Emerald Greene named Newsperson of the Year
Shelby Martin, Florida Farm Bureau Contributor Emerald Greene, owner of Greene Publishing, Inc., has been named the 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Newsperson of the Year. This announcement was made at the organization’s…
Hamilton County honors its Veterans
Jason Futch [email protected] Despite frigid temperatures, the Hamilton County Veterans Service Office held its annual Veterans Day program inside the auditorium of the County Courthouse Annex on Tuesday, Nov. 11. During the…
Suwannee County celebrates Veterans Day
Christian Peterson [email protected] Veterans Day was celebrated throughout Suwannee County on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Early in the morning, at 9 a.m., crowds gathered around Live Oak for the annual Veterans Day parade….
Suwannee Valley Humane Society celebrates 40th anniversary
Jason Futch [email protected] Greg Cromer, a native of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, has taken aerial photos of cities, towns and landscapes across 33 states since 1992. It is something that he…
United Way of Suwannee Valley to host Virtual Auction
United Way of Suwannee Valley Contributor The United Way of Suwannee Valley will be hosting a virtual auction to benefit its community investment fund. The Virtual Auction will be live from Monday,…
Live Oak Public Library to host “Meet the Artist” event
Jason Futch [email protected] The Live Oak Public Library will be welcoming Gloria Lee, the wife of artist Ernest M. Lee, as she shares with the public details about some of the works…
Boyz to Kings completes trifecta
Rick Patrick [email protected] The Madison-based youth mentorship and dropout prevention program, Boyz to Kings (BTK), recently completed a classic “three-peat” when the organization was voted a “Best of Florida” for the third…
Is mistletoe friend or foe?
Carolyn Saft Contributor With the holidays approaching, I thought about the tradition of hanging mistletoe. As a horticulturist, I am perplexed about the glamour surrounding mistletoe when it can kill a favorite…
Altrusa of Live Oak to host 20th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes
Jason Futch [email protected] Altrusa of Live Oak is preparing for its upcoming 20th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes. This time-honored event is a must for those looking to fill their holiday calendars….
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 11 Juan Vences Nunez, operating motor vehicle without valid license Hamilton County Nov. 11 Rudolph Byrd, Jr., unqualified voter, fraud in connection with casting vote Hamilton County warrant…
Community Calendar
Tuesday, Nov. 25 Are you looking for an exciting way to spend your evening? Join the White Springs Public Library (16403 Jewett St.) from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Bingo. Experience…
Lafayette school board honors students, showcases CTE programs
Danny Federico [email protected] The Lafayette County School Board heard several presentations during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The meeting began with Superintendent Robert Edwards leading the recognition of the district’s…
Cases of whooping cough spike in Florida
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] From the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) show that cases of whooping cough – also known as pertussis – have climbed to a record high for the first nine…
New state law removes commission from subdivision decisions
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] The legislature’s assault on home rule continues, with the latest salvo a new state law that requires local governments to review and approve plats and replats administratively, largely removing…
Buccaneers take victory over Trojans in final regular game of season
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, Oct. 31, the Hamilton County High School Trojans hosted the Branford High School Buccaneers for the final regular football game of the season. The Trojans entered the…