Christian Petetson [email protected] Dogs are a man’s best friend; everyone has heard this saying. Some people believe it, while others do not, but one thing is universally agreed upon: dogs and humanity…
Category: Community News
Freedom of Information Day: The public’s right to transparency
Jason Futch [email protected] Freedom of information is not only a right; it is something that most citizens of the United States of America should take advantage of. Freedom of Information Day is…
Live Oak Public Library to host Community Health Fair
Amy Osborne Contributor The Live Oak Public Library will host a health fair for the community on Monday, March 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to…
Farm Share to hold free food distribution in Suwannee County
Danny Federico [email protected] Farm Share, a free drive-through food distribution, will be returning to Suwannee County to assist residents on Thursday, March 13. The distribution will begin at noon and continue until…
Buchanan honored by Mayo Masonic Lodge
Jason Futch [email protected] Matt Buchanan was at a loss for words when the Mayo Masonic Lodge presented him with its inaugural “Community Builder Award” at its monthly lodge meeting on Monday, March…
Cold Case Round Table event coming to Branford Public Library
Danny Federico [email protected] Suwannee Valley Unsolved, Inc. invites the public to its upcoming Cold Case Round Table event, which will offer insight into the investigative process behind solving long-standing cases. The discussion…
Young friends of SVEC have a huge opportunity
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Youth Tour is a staple for students in the Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) area. Each year, students from the SVEC coverage area are chosen to go on…
Stay updated on concealed carry laws
Hailey Heseltine [email protected] Laws regarding concealed carry vary from state to state, and those laws are subject to change. If you take advantage of concealed carry, staying up-to-date on gun laws nationwide…
Fifth Annual Live Oak Strawberry Festival hits the sweet spot
Danny Federico [email protected] Strawberry enthusiasts made their way down to the Suwannee County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Feb. 22 and Sunday, Feb. 23, for the Fifth Annual Live Oak Strawberry Festival. Upon purchasing…
Lost for words: Keep your chin up when it’s down to the wire
Mickey Starling [email protected] First coming to use in the 1800s, “keep your chin up” came to be a popular expression for encouraging people to press on through difficult circumstances and to never…
Suwannee County Jail receives fifth accreditation award
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County Jail recently received its fifth accreditation award from the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission (FCAC). Since 2004, the Suwannee County Jail, which is maintained by the Suwannee…
Aviation license plate available for presale
Jason Futch [email protected] The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), the Aerospace Center for Excellence (ACE) and the Florida Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association (FAOPA) recently began pre-sales of…
Whooping cough cases rise
Leah Androski [email protected] In 2024, there were 617 reported cases of whooping cough in Florida. The peak in whooping cough cases is caused by the decrease in individuals receiving the whooping cough…
Suwannee 4-H hosting dinner fundraiser
Christian Peterson [email protected] February seems to be a paradox of a month; while it is the shortest month of the year, it always seems to have the most going on, and even…
Support seniors at the Mayo Womanless Fashion Show
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Mayo Eastern Star Chapter 196 and Mayo Masonic Lodge No. 119 are joining forces for a unique experience: a Womanless Fashion Show. The event will take place on…
United Way of Suwannee Valley prepares to putt
Christian Peterson [email protected] The United Way of Suwannee Valley (UWSV) is getting ready for its Third Annual Golf Tournament. According to its website, the UWSV “is committed to advancing the common good…
Keeping Suwannee County Beautiful: nonprofit seeking volunteers for clean-up project
Jason Futch [email protected] Keeping the roads clean throughout Suwannee County can be a challenging task. Hundreds of miles of roads lead to rivers and streams, while others lead residents and visitors alike…