Category: Community News

Jason Futch  [email protected] The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office recently welcomed its newest member, Animal Control Officer Felicia Ward, to the agency’s Animal Services Division. Having worked with the agency since April, Ward…

Jason Futch  [email protected] A group of people gather every Tuesday and Thursday at the Richardson Community Center in Lake City, inviting the public to a family-friendly game of cornhole. Some of the…

Katherine Allen Contributor If you are a pet parent, know you have a direct impact on your pet’s health – from exercise to diet and beyond. One area that new pet owners…

Jason Futch  [email protected] After 41 years with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), Major Tom Warren is hanging up his boots to enjoy retirement. Warren’s last day with the agency was on…

Christian Peterson  [email protected] Much like a spare tire, insurance tends to be something we overlook, that is, until we need it. This is the reason National Insurance Awareness Day exists and is…

Danny Federico  [email protected] On Saturday, June 7, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative hosted its eighth annual Cornhole Tournament, drawing 12 competitive teams and raising more than $4,500 for United Way of Suwannee Valley….

Leah Androski [email protected] The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation (FWC) announced the starting dates for the 2025 scalloping season. Bay scallop season kicked off in the Fenholloway— Suwannee River Zone on Sunday,…

Christian Peterson  [email protected] Hide and seek is one of the most popular games in human history. However, what many do not know is the game can continue into adulthood, specifically in the…

Christian Peterson  [email protected] The Live Oak Seventh-Day Adventist Church hosts a monthly free community outreach every month. On the fourth sunday of every month, the Live Oak SDA Church hosts a four-hour…

Raymond Balaguer Contributor I was first drawn to vegetable gardening with the wish of getting a bit closer to self-sustainability and improving my eating habits. I tried growing things from seeds and…

Department of Environmental Protection  Contributor Florida State Parks and the Florida Prepaid College Savings Program are once again partnering to help families invest in their children’s future while enjoying the natural wonders of the Sunshine…

Danny Federico  [email protected] The days are getting longer, the sun is getting warmer and students are getting a hard-earned break from academics. This is a good thing for the kiddos, but can…

The Center Square  Contributor The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has removed mRNA COVID-19 vaccines from children and pregnant women’s recommended immunization schedules, reversing the Centers for Disease Control and…

Florida TaxWatch  Contributor On Tuesday, June 3, Florida TaxWatch released economic commentary: Florida Economic Forecast: 2024 – 2030 / Q1 2025. The data upon which these forecasts are based are provided through…

Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Veterans Service building has installed a new drop box specifically to help residents dispose of old, retired U.S. Flags so they can be disposed of properly. …

Danny Federico  [email protected] Agricultural policy, rural development, and legislative advocacy took center stage on Thursday, May 15, as the Lafayette County Farm Bureau hosted its annual Multi-County Legislative Meeting at the Lafayette…