Lazaro Aleman [email protected] A slew of tax-relief measures have thus far been filed in the Florida Legislature for the 2026 session, all of them aiming to reduce or eliminate property taxes. The…
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Jail Report
Lafayette County Dec. 8 Juan Mendez Castellano, operate motor vehicle without valid license Arthur Cook, battery Dec. 10 Edy Omar Velazquez De Leon, operate motor vehicle without valid license Hamilton County…
Woman’s Club of Jasper to host Chili/Soup Cook-Off
Jason Futch [email protected] The Woman’s Club of Jasper is hosting its annual Chili/Soup Cook Off on Saturday, Jan. 10, at the clubhouse, located at 403 NW 6th Ave., in Jasper. The number…
Local author pens children’s books
Rick Patrick [email protected] For many years, Mary Martha Santerfeit has worked with the written word. The former Postmaster in Lee, Fla., was also the Assistant Editor of the Mayo Free Press, where…
Homebuyers Education Online Classes coming in 2026
Jason Futch [email protected] The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has announced the return of its Homebuyer Education Online Classes. The classes, which are US Housing and Urban…
Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. recognizes HCSO as Agency of the Year
Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. Contributor On Friday, Dec. 5, the local cold case advocacy organization Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. (SVU) recognized the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) as the 2025-26 Agency of…
Lafayette commissioners cancel second meeting in December
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the board approving the minutes from the previous…
Town of White Springs bans gambling; discusses Telford Hotel
Jason Futch [email protected] The White Springs Town Council met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9. At the meeting, the council members struck the final nail in the coffin regarding gambling,…
Hamilton County commissioners deny road closure
Jason Futch [email protected] A group of Jasper residents came together during the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners’ regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 2, to oppose a proposed road closure. The proposal…
Jennings Police Department receives approval for new equipment
Jason Futch [email protected] The Jennings Police Department (JPD) will soon receive new laptops and printers for its patrol vehicles. During the regular meeting of the Jennings Town Council on Tuesday, Dec. 2,…
Fresh Stop celebrates grand opening
Fresh Stop Store #1407, located at 6886 Suwannee Plaza Ln, in Live Oak, held its grand opening on Friday, Dec. 12. Throughout the week of Monday, Dec. 15, the store held its…
More information revealed in November HCSO drug bust
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), working in conjunction with its Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, conducted two simultaneous search warrants in southwest Jasper. The search warrants, executed…
The Arc is coming to Mayo
Lafayette County is growing at a rapid pace, and with that growth comes the introduction of new, community-centered organizations. A group of local citizens has been working closely with The Arc to…
Hamilton County High School mourns the passing of Dean Morell
Jason Futch [email protected] Hamilton County High School (HCHS) faculty and students recently mourned the loss of a beloved high school Spanish teacher. Dean Morell, who passed away on Sunday, Nov. 30, was…
What’s going on in your church?
Danny Federico [email protected] Do you know of any upcoming church events happening in the tri-county area? Please share them with us! We want to cover your fundraisers, revivals, yard sales, luncheons, concerts…
A Festival of Lessons and Carols to be presented
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributor A Festival of Lessons and Carols will be presented at Covenant First Presbyterian Church, located at 421 White Ave., in Live Oak, at 6 p.m. on Sunday,…
Teacher’s union president speaks of challenges in state education
Jason Futch [email protected] Andrew Spar is a veteran teacher, having taught students in Volusia County since 1994. Throughout his career, he had the opportunity to become a union leader, starting with the…