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….
Category: Community News
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…
Lesley Fry recognized for earning Emerging Leader distinction
Danny Federico [email protected] On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) announced that Lesley Fry, District 1 representative of the Suwannee County School Board, has earned the title of Emerging…
Sound of Suwannee walks away proud after first competition
Christian Peterson [email protected] High school is full of all kinds of extra-curricular activities. Although some may seem more popular than others, each allows teenagers to get a taste of something they might…
Honoring Florida’s Van Gogh: Live Oak Public Library showcases Ernest M. Lee’s work
Jason Futch [email protected] When Ernest M. Lee was 3 years old, he grabbed a globe his grandmother owned and kept spinning it, his finger landing on “the boot” of America. He kept…
Branford Volunteer Fire Department receives donation
Photo courtesy of Branford Volunteer Fire Department The Branford Volunteer Fire Department received a $500 check from Tractor Supply in Branford during the chain’s Hometown Heroes Day celebration on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Wellborn Cornbread Festival finds success for another year
Christian Peterson [email protected] A large crowd descended on Wellborn on Saturday, Nov. 1, as early as 7 a.m. Soon, the parking lot next to Andrews Square was full, followed by the surrounding…
Community Calendar
Tuesdays – Sundays “You want to drink? That’s your business. You want to stop? That’s our business.” Join Live Oak’s Alcoholics Anonymous group to discover a new way of life. Regular Live…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 3 Brandon Stimpson, driving while license suspended or restricted Nov. 5 Fernando Gonzalez-Valencia, operate motor vehicle without valid license Willie Cook, violation of probation Nickolas Alaya, animals – torture…
Senator Corey Simon hosts second annual Sheriff’s Summit
Jason Futch [email protected] On Thursday, Oct. 23, Senator Corey Simon brought together 13 sheriffs from across Senate District 3 for his Second Annual Sheriff’s Summit. The group, which included Lafayette County Sheriff…
Christian Peterson [email protected] Turning Point USA has been a prominent topic of discussion lately. Ever since the murder of its founder, Charlie Kirk, chapters associated with his organization have been popping up…
Keeping our communities clean on National Recycling Day
Jason Futch [email protected] When Americans toss their bottles, cans and cardboard into their blue bins this week, few realize they are taking part in a tradition nearly a century in the making….