Jason Futch [email protected] Suwannee County residents and community leaders are mourning the loss of District 2 County Commissioner Maurice Perkins, who passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Perkins, who was…
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Experience “A Little Christmas Charm” with the 41st annual Christmas on the Square
Danny Federico [email protected] As the holiday season fast approaches, Suwannee County is buzzing with excitement for the 41st year of the highly anticipated Christmas on the Square, hosted by the Suwannee County…
FDLE arrests former SCSO Finance Director
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has been the topic of much discussion, especially regarding finances, along with the recent emergency operations audit. A new arrest by the Florida…
Corinth hosting silent auction and pancake supper to support Romanian mission trip
Danny Federico [email protected] Corinth Baptist Church is currently holding a silent auction to support its upcoming mission trip to Romania, with bidding open both online and in person. The fundraiser will end…
Free clothing giveaways set for three counties
Danny Federico [email protected] The First Central Missionary Baptist Association Youth & Young Adult Auxiliary will be hosting a series of free community clothing giveaways across North Florida. The giveaways will offer clean,…
First Methodist Church launches fourth year of “God’s Hidden Angels” program
Danny Federico [email protected] The First Methodist Church of Live Oak has officially kicked off the fourth year of its “God’s Hidden Angels” program, which aims to provide Christmas gifts for underprivileged children…
Suwannee Farm Bureau celebrates Farm-City Week at Branford Farm Stand
Danny Federico [email protected] Recognized annually, Farm-City Week honors Florida’s farmers and ranchers who help feed individuals all over the world by producing a wide range of nutritious foods. During the celebration, attendees…
Lafayette Farm Bureau spotlights Farm-City Week with luncheon
Danny Federico [email protected] Agriculture’s critical role in America’s economy was front and center during the Lafayette County Farm Bureau’s annual Farm-City Week Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 19. During the special event, Lafayette…
Community invited to Suwannee FFA Small Business Fair
Danny Federico [email protected] Suwannee High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter will be hosting a Small Business Fair on Saturday, Nov. 29. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., attendees will be…
Brandon Garcia Tomas named 2026 HCHS Sunshine State Scholar
Tiffany Quintero Contributor Hamilton County High School is proud to announce that Brandon Garcia Tomas has been selected as its 2026 Sunshine State Scholar. Each of Florida’s school districts selects its top…
Why shopping small makes a big difference on Small Business Saturday
Hailey Waldo [email protected] With the holidays right around the corner, many choose to shop at major businesses and online, but it’s the small businesses that keep the economy going. Skip the mass-produced,…
Suwannee/Lafayette Retired Educators Association receive proclamation
Christian Peterson [email protected] In 1954, the Florida Education Association (FEA) saw a small group begin organizing within it, calling themselves the Retired Teachers of Florida. Then, in 1971, the Retired Teachers of…
Scaff’s Christmas cottages on display once more
Danny Federico [email protected] Decar Scaff has been collecting tiny ceramic houses since 1992. Every year since, he has continued to add to his collection. Over the years, this collection has grown to…
Fourth Annual Sugar Cane Festival celebrated in White Springs
Jason Futch [email protected] Suwannee Hardware & Feed celebrated its Fourth Annual Sugar Cane Festival in White Springs on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event provided an opportunity for the community to come together…
Two White Springs residents among those honored at Quilts of Valor Presentation
Jason Futch [email protected] Two White Springs residents were honored with handmade quilts during the Quilts of Valor program at the First Methodist Church in Lake City on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Michael Hankey,…
Put safety on your holiday menu
Katherine Allen Contributor Last Saturday, I made a toaster waffle for breakfast. Since I didn’t want to dirty a dish, I grabbed a paper towel to grab the pastry. Well, I must…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 18 Sergio Castro, operate motor vehicle without valid license Nov. 21 Kenneth Folsom, violation of probation James Baucom, drug equipment possession, resist officer, marijuana possession, two counts drug possession…