Christian Peterson [email protected] Photo courtesy The Christmas season has come to an end, but the spirit of giving continues. There are still individuals in need within the community, including Yolanda Tanksley. Many…
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Choose cauliflower in January
Laura Young [email protected] Cauliflower has just come into season in Florida, and it will continue to be in “fresh from Florida” through March. So, this is a great time to get the…
Application cycle for Rural and Family Lands Protection Program ends Jan. 29
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Contributor The Rural and Family Lands Protection Program partners with Florida farmers and ranchers through rural lands protection easements to preserve working agricultural operations that…
Edward Rutledge DAR chapter donates over 200 books to Another Way
At a recent Edward Rutledge chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meeting, over 200 books and journals were given from a chapter book drive to Carly Knowles and Ashlyn…
Stanley mugs recalled for burn risk
Leah Androski [email protected] Approximately 2.6 million Stanley products have been recalled for “potential burn hazards.” This recall includes all Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action stainless steel travel mugs that have been sold…
Sher Khan, beloved local big cat, passes away
Jason Futch [email protected] Sher Khan, a cherished resident of the Mystic Jungle Educational Facility, passed away at the age of 14 after a prolonged illness. Sher Khan was a highlight of Mystic…
Get your kids active this spring with Babe Ruth
Christian Peterson [email protected] Lafayette Babe Ruth registration is officially open! Lafayette Babe Ruth is one of the most popular extra-curricular sports available in Mayo. It covers t-ball, baseball and softball. Registration forms…
Journey Church is offering a night off for Valentine’s Day
Christian Peterson [email protected] “Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth” Psalm 127:4 (NIV). Children are fabulous blessings beloved by everyone. However, that doesn’t mean they…
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 care….
Choose Life Ministries spreads message across the nation
Christian Peterson [email protected] The verse that greets visitors on the homepage of ChooseLifeUSA.org, the website for Choose Life Ministries (CLM), is “Oh that you would choose life so that you and your…
Apostolic Lighthouse Church feeds The Arc
Jason Futch [email protected] On Friday, Jan. 3, the Apostolic Lighthouse Church Community Action Team (CAT) came together to feed the residents at The Arc in Live Oak. This is the second time…
Honoring Martin Luther King JR’s Dream
Christian Peterson [email protected] “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to…
Busy Bee’s Giving Pump initiative supports local high school athletics
Danny Federico – [email protected] Busy Bee locations across North Central Florida are making it easy for residents to support their local high school athletic programs with every fuel purchase. Through the station’s…
A local family needs your help
Christian Peterson – [email protected] In mid-October, Live Oak resident Justin Bronson was riding his motorcycle when someone pulled out in front of him. Unfortunately, he was unable to stop in time and…
Senator Corey Simon Honored by Florida Sheriffs Association
State Senator Corey Simon (center) was honored with the 2024 Friend of the Sheriffs Award, presented by the Florida Sheriffs Association on Thursday, Dec. 19. Pictured, from left to right, are: Madison…
Streaming services and their costs
Leah [email protected] Today, knowing which streaming service to buy can be difficult with the variety of services available. Here are some of the popular streaming services offered and their plans. Disney+ Disney+…
Laura Young [email protected] Communities across the nation observed Veterans Day in November. Special days and causes linked to a particular month help us remember to acknowledge important events, values and groups of people. Still, even as these yearly reminders prompt us to take time for what matters, many people feel that one day or one month just isn’t enough. Shouldn’t we focus on thankfulness beyond Thanksgiving? Shouldn’t the f ight against drug abuse capture our attention for more than a month? How can Veterans receive more recognition and support all year long? For those wishing to do more for Veterans, active military personnel and their families beyond the special days on the calendar dedicated to them, charitable organizations abound. According to Charity Navigator, there are more than 40,000 American charities with militaryrelated missions, and Americans donate more than $2.5 billion annually to them. With so many groups offering avenues to support vets, choosing one could be overwhelming. For this reason, Charity Navigator, which has provided tools for philanthropic decision-making since 2001, has curated a list of highly-rated organizations that offer a variety of services to military members and their families. The following, published by Metro Media, gives a brief rundown of that list that can serve as a solid foundation for prospective donors. Wounded Troops – Air Warrior Courage Foundation (airwarriorcourage.org) – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) Charitable Service Trust (cst.dav.org) – Fisher House Foundation (fisherhouse.org) – Higher Ground (highergroundusa.org) – Homes for Our Troops (hfotusa.org) – K9s for Warriors (k9sforwarriors.org) – Operation Second Chance (operationsecondchance.org) (missioncontinues.org) Military Family Support – Army Emergency Relief (armyemergencyrelief.org) – Blue Star Families – Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org) – Yellow Ribbon Fund (yellowribbonfund.org) Military Social Services – AMVETS National Service Foundation (amvetsnsf.org) – Hire Heroes USA (hireheroesusa.org) – Honor Flight Network (honorflight.org) – Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (iava.org) – Operation Gratitude (operationgratitude.com) – Operation Healing Forces (operationhealingforces.org) – Soldiers’ Angels (soldiersangels.org) – The Mission Continues (bluestarfam.org) – Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (fallenpatriots.org) – Folds of Honor (foldsofhonor.org) – Operation Homefront (operationhomefront.org) – Our Military Kinds (ourmilitarykids.org) – Travis Manion Foundation (travismanion.org) – VFW National Home for Children (vfwnationalhome.org) To see the full list, visit charitynavigator.org.
Laura Young [email protected] Communities across the nation observed Veterans Day in November. Special days and causes linked to a particular month help us remember to acknowledge important events, values and groups of…