Two years ago, Brittany and Ciekfried Muller moved from Virginia to settle in Florida, where they could provide a fresh start for their 12 children. The New York natives were initially looking…
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Josiah Cook wins NEFLIN Member of the Year Award
At the Live Oak Public Library, visitors are familiar with Josiah Cook’s presence. Involved in numerous programs at the library that cater to teens and young adults, he leads an afterschool teen…
Celebrate your boss this Boss’s Day
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, Oct. 16, workplaces around the world will celebrate Boss’s Day. The holiday was initially started by Patricia Bays Haroski in 1958. She worked for her father at…
No injuries reported in school bus crash
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Oct. 7, at roughly 5 p.m., there was a minor accident near 77th Road and 162nd Terrace in Suwannee County. According to a report filed by the…
Town Talk: What is a dragline, and why do roads need to be closed for it?
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Highway 41 in Hamilton County is scheduled to be closed for a dragline crossing. While this is not as common an occurrence in Suwannee and…
Accident results in death of Dowling Park woman
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, Oct. 10, a two-vehicle accident resulted in the death of a 78-year-old Dowling Park woman. According to a report filed by the Florida Highway Patrol, at approximately…
SHS wins $5k from T-Mobile
Christian Peterson [email protected] Suwannee High School (SHS) recently won an extra bit of money that is going to be put back into school athletics. Earlier in 2025, SHS submitted its application to…
New women’s Bible study to launch in Branford
A new women’s Bible study group, called “Craving Community,” is launching in Branford this fall, offering local women an opportunity to connect, reflect and grow in faith together. The group will kick…
Community invited to participate in “Praise in the Park”
Danny Federico [email protected] Churches and believers from across the region are invited to come together in fellowship during the upcoming “Praise in the Park” event, which will be held on Saturday, Oct….
Friends of Music concerts resume with The Lawson Trio
Bill and Linda Poplin Contributor In 1996, Bill Poplin started a concert series in Lake City at First Presbyterian Church, where he served as Director of Music Ministries. He contacted Raymond Weiss…
“Celebrate Recovery” with Apostolic Lighthouse Church
Christian Peterson [email protected] Human beings are incredibly resilient, but not invincible. One of the aspects of the human condition is that, sometimes, help is needed. Thankfully, humans are also intelligent and self-…
“Wear Purple Day” to shine light on domestic violence awareness
Danny Federico [email protected] October is recognized nationwide as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Vivid Visions, Inc., the Suwannee County domestic violence shelter, is inviting the community to take part in raising awareness….
Poker Run to benefit domestic violence shelter
Danny Federico [email protected] The Wheels of Man Suwannee Motorcycle Club is set to host a Poker Run on Saturday, Oct. 11, with proceeds benefiting Vivid Visions, Inc., the local domestic violence crisis…
“Charge into Safety” this year for Fire Prevention Week
Christian Peterson [email protected] The week of Oct. 8 is celebrated nationally as Fire Prevention Week. It’s a time for families to come together and discuss how to prevent fires at home, as…
Branford Volunteer Fire Department raises over $1,000 with spaghetti fundraiser
Danny Federico [email protected] The Branford Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) served up more than just plates of pasta during its spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Friday, Sept. 19. Thanks to generous community support, the…
Jackson honored for 60 years of fraternal service
Roy Jackson, a lifetime resident of Lafayette County, was recently honored for 60 years of fraternal service to the Mayo Masonic Lodge 119. On hand to present a certificate and pin was…
Unbreakable spirit: Surviving breast cancer and thriving with autoimmunity
Michelana Jones Byrd was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. Following a double mastectomy and radiation treatment, she was declared cancer free in 2017. Jason Futch [email protected] Michelana Jones Byrd has…