Christian Peterson [email protected] The Suwannee Bicycle Association (SBA) is an easily missed organization in the Suwannee Valley area, not because it’s a small group but because its members are usually deep…
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Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association hosts Open Bass Tournament
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association, Inc. (SRBCAA) will be hosting an Open Bass Fishing Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Sandy Point, located at 29685 59th…
Mayo Woman’s Club to host chili cookoff, silent auction and bingo
Jason Futch [email protected] The Mayo Woman’s Club has announced that it is hosting its inaugural fundraising event, which will consist of a chili cook-off, silent auction and bingo. The event will…
Fundraising event for Evangeline McKenna coming soon
Jason Futch [email protected] As the family of 7-year-old Evangeline McKenna continues to hold on to hope for a miracle, the community is once again coming together to help support her fight…
Live Oak celebrates Arbor Day with its namesake
Christian Peterson [email protected] Florida celebrated Arbor Day on Friday, Jan. 17. Arbor Day is a national observance that highlights the benefits of trees in urban environments and encourages tree planting and…
Entries sought for Black History Month contests
Rick Patrick [email protected] The Florida Department of Education, along with Volunteer Florida, is encouraging students to participate in contests during Black History Month. The contests are using the theme, “Honoring African-American…
Special Olympics teams honor Live Oak Publix
Danny Federico [email protected] Special Olympics teams from Lafayette County recently visited the Publix supermarket in Live Oak to recognize the store’s contributions to Special Olympics Florida. The co-ed cheerleading and powerlifting…
MLK Day Parade marches through Live Oak
Jason Futch [email protected] Through the frigid temperatures, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade marched on, honoring the late Civil Rights leader. The parade was one of a few events that…
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative gives away trees for Arbor Day
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative Contributor Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) passed out free trees for Arbor Day on Saturday, Jan. 18. The giveaway prompted SVEC members to line up early in…
ACA reaccredits Suwannee Correctional Institution
American Correctional Association Contributor The American Correctional Association (ACA) reaccredited seven Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) correctional institutions during the ACA’s 2025 conference in Orlando. The standards created and refined by…
Florida Bar recognizes 3rd Judicial circuit attorney for pro bono service
Danny Federico [email protected] On Thursday, Jan. 16, the Florida Bar honored 21 lawyers for their work on behalf of low-income and disadvantaged clients. The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Awards,…
Suwannee-Lafayette Retired Educators Association to participate in Cupid’s Crew
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee-Lafayette Retired Teachers Association (SLRTA) will be participating in this year’s Cupid’s Crew event, sponsored by AARP through the Wish of a Lifetime Foundation. This project will be…
Don’t miss out on senior discounts!
Hailey Heseltine [email protected] It is a well-known fact that many businesses provide discounted prices for children and students. We may forget, however, that they also offer discounts for seniors, which usually begin…
Human trafficking: Know the signs
Leah Androski [email protected] January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, which raises awareness about human trafficking. As the state with the thirdhighest number of reported cases, Florida faces unique challenges in combating…
UF seeks input to support Florida farmers
U.S. Department of Agriculture Contributor As a part of a grant project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the University of Florida (UF) invites current and aspiring Florida farmers to…
Second Annual All Aboard Festival set for Feb. 1
Danny Federico [email protected] Heritage Square in downtown Live Oak will be bustling with activity on Saturday, Feb. 1, as the Second Annual All Aboard Festival returns to Suwannee County. The family-friendly event…
Suwannee County Administration Office moves back to downtown
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County Administration Office has relocated back to its old neighborhood, 12 years after moving just outside of Live Oak. Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, the office moved to…