Jason Futch [email protected] The daughter of an elderly Live Oak resident acted fast when she suspected her mother was being taken advantage of in the amount of $20,000. As a result,…
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A short history of some of America’s greatest conflicts
Christian Peterson [email protected] The United States of America has been a military power across the globe for a long time. Still, our history with the military and that of our Veterans dates…
A short history of Veterans Day
Christian Peterson [email protected] One of the most important days for the entire world, and especially the United States, was June 28, 1919. That was the day the Treaty of Versailles was signed,…
Honoring Our Veterans
Carson Alford Westwood Christian School Writer The month of November is full of grateful families and traveling for Thanksgiving. Often, people forget one of the important holidays that occurs in this month,…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Oct. 31 Caleb Chalmer, violation of probation Nov. 2 Willie Cook Jr., violation of probation Hamilton County Oct. 27 Antwain Leon Strawder, simple battery domestic violence, aggravated battery, withhold…
Tri-County fall festival fun
Christian Peterson [email protected] As the cold air begins to blow into the tri-county area and trees begin to change color in preparation of winter, it is obvious to all that fall has…
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Nov. 6 Let TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) help you with your weight management goals. TOPS is a weight-loss support group with two chapters that meet weekly…
African American Development Council commemorates 30 years of service
Jason Futch [email protected] There was a festive atmosphere at the Suwannee County Coliseum on Saturday, Oct. 25, as board members and supporters of the African American Development Council (AADC) commemorated 30 years…
Rotary Club of Branford to turn up the heat with annual Community Festival and Chili Cookoff
Danny Federico [email protected] Residents of Branford and the surrounding areas will have the opportunity to enjoy a day of food, music and friendly competition during the Fourth Annual Community Festival and Chili…
Branford students outline Turning Point USA chapter at Rotary meeting
Danny Federico [email protected] During their weekly meeting, members of the Rotary Club of Branford welcomed two Branford High School (BHS) students on Wednesday, Oct. 22, as they introduced their student-led chapter of…
Post 107 Legion Riders host First Poker Run
Jason Futch [email protected] The American Legion Post 107’s Legion Riders hosted a Poker Run on Saturday, Oct. 25. The event, which started at the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches in the early morning,…
Mayo Masonic Lodge assumes responsibility for Veteran crosses
Jason Futch [email protected] The Mayo Masonic Lodge recently assumed the responsibility of 88 Veteran crosses, spotlighting local Veterans who served in the military through various conflicts and times of peace. Marvin Buchanan,…
UF/IFAS to host “Building a Food Business Outside the Home” workshop Nov. 6
Danny Federico [email protected] Entrepreneurs looking to turn their culinary skills into a business beyond their home kitchen will have an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the process. The University…
Downtown Live Oak Chili Crawl a blast
Christian Peterson [email protected] Live Oak saw a unique event pop up on Saturday, Oct. 18., as the Down Town Cafe hosted its first-ever chili crawl. Attendees stopped by Derrick’s BBQ first to…
Suwannee County School Board honors Branford students for perfect scores
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee County School Board met for its biannual Branford meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Branford High School’s auditorium. The evening kicked off with a public hearing to…
New bill aims to lower age for buying guns
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] A bill has been introduced in the Florida Legislature for the 2026 session that seeks to lower the minimum age for the purchase of firearms in the state. House…
LOPD officer involved in accident
Jason Futch [email protected] On Thursday, Oct. 30, after his final night of police academy at North Florida College, Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) Officer Christopher Davis was traveling home on US Highway…