Category: Community News

FEMA Contributor The State of Florida, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FEMA are coordinating one-day Farm Recovery Centers in Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Polk and Suwannee Counties. These events have been organized…

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…

Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, Nov. 8, the UF/IFAS Extension of Lafayette County played host to its annual Farm Judging Contest. Future Farmers of America (FFA) and 4-H members from Dixie, Branford,…

Danny Federico [email protected] Rodeo fans from Suwannee County and beyond enjoyed the Suwannee River Riding Club’s (SRRC) 68th Annual Rodeo on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9. Considered the fifth-oldest rodeo…

Danny Federico [email protected] Each year, the lead-up to Thanksgiving marks the celebration of Farm City Week, a dedicated period aimed at spotlighting the vital and mutually beneficial collaborations between rural and urban…

Christian Peterson [email protected] Christmas is quickly coming, and with that means the announcement of Christmas events. One of those events is the infamous Christmas on Bridge Street. On Friday, Dec. 6, from…

Jason Futch [email protected] Noah Walker grew up taught to be grounded, but also scrappy as he journeyed through life in Live Oak. This, along with accountability to family and a love for…

Jason Futch [email protected] A ceremony honoring local Suwannee County Veterans was held at the Live Oak Cemetery on Monday, Nov. 11, which was hosted by the American Legion Harry C. Gray II…

Danny Federico [email protected] The Rotary Club of Branford turned up the heat on Saturday, Nov. 9, with its Third Annual Community Festival and Chili Cook-off, drawing food lovers, local crafters, and families…

Delores Howell Contributor The Woman’s Club of Jasper honored ac27 Veterans with a luncheon and a program on Thursday, Nov. 7. Each member, due to limited space in the building, invited two…

Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, Nov. 11, the streets of Live Oak were alive with people. Slowly, the sidewalk began being covered by foot traffic. The reason for the sudden crowd? The…

Jason Futch [email protected] On Saturday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m., join Kevin Smith and James Bryant as they honor locals who have fought against breast cancer with their 5th annual KJ’s Breast…

Jason Futch [email protected] People from across North Florida descended upon the third Annual Sugar Cane Festival in White Springs on Saturday, Nov. 9. From classic cars to road course challenges, and from…

Florida DCF Contributor The Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location will be open for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties from…

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Ahoy—dinner and a show! Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Orlando, Fla., offers countless opportunities during travel. An essential part of the travel experience is trying out local restaurants, but with so many…

Jason Futch [email protected] In a significant act of kindness and giving back, Ashley Furniture made a considerable donation to the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranch (FSYR) by delivering 51 twin pillow top mattresses…