Amanda Farmer has been serving with courage as a firefighter with the Live Oak Fire Department since 2024. Farmer, a Flagler County native, first began her journey in 2020, attending Daytona State…
Category: Community News
Operation River Round Up cracks down on sex offender compliance
Jason Futch [email protected] A multi-day joint operation between the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) led to the arrest of 13 sex offenders and predators. …
Sheriffs advise public on legal open carry areas amid court ruling
Jason Futch [email protected] The sheriffs in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties joined the chorus of several sheriffs’ offices and police departments across the state in announcing their decision to no longer enforce…
Lafayette County accident results in fatalities and injuries
Jason Futch [email protected] An afternoon accident involving a Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputy resulted in the deaths of two Mayo teens on Friday, Sept. 19. According to a Florida Highway Patrol…
XM Radio star Olivia Lane to headline North Florida Women’s Conference
Jason Futch [email protected] The North Florida Women’s Conference is approaching, and a special guest will be the keynote speaker. The conference will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Alton Church…
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park to celebrate 75th Anniversary
Jason Futch [email protected] The Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs is preparing to celebrate its 75th anniversary in style by hosting a gala on Saturday, Oct. 4, at…
Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness prepares for annual Open Bass Tournament
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association is preparing for its annual Open Bass Tournament at Sandy Point Restaurant in Branford. The event, which started in 2011, was born…
Garner to continue as manager while attorney’s contract revised
Jason Futch [email protected] Three months into his term as the Interim Town Manager of White Springs, Lee Garner went to work to rebuild the trust of the local government following scrutiny from…
Hamilton County welcomes ESA Steel Services
Jason Futch [email protected] A silver lining has come for the owners of Suwannee Iron Works & Fence, as Hamilton County welcomed business owners Ernesto Caparelli and Stephen Douglas, with the full endorsement…
Mayor Frank Davis signs proclamation for Constitution Week
On Tuesday, Sept. 2, Live Oak Mayor Frank Davis signed a proclamation for Constitution Week, observed annually from Sept. 17 to Sept. 23, commemorating the 1787 adoption of the United States Constitution….
Suwannee Commissioners bid farewell to County Administrator Greg Scott
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Board approving the minutes from the last…
Churches partner to support families with After-School Camp
Christian Peterson [email protected] The school year is officially in full swing, and with that, parents are looking for help, especially in the afternoon. Those who work a nine-to-five, or any other strange…
Fun for the whole family: Kids’ Game Night set for Oct. 11
Christian Peterson [email protected] An often heard concern in the Suwannee Valley area is that there is little for kids to do. The good news is that there are many people out there…
Mayo Town Council gets ready for the holiday season
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, Sept. 8, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Council amending the agenda to add two items: a discussion…
Lafayette County Commissioners look at EMS improvements
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The Board first approved the minutes from the previous meeting, then called…
Buccaneers and Hornets battle in a tight volleyball match
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Branford High School Buccaneers hosted the Lafayette High School Hornets for an intense volleyball showdown. The two teams have a long-standing, friendly rivalry, especially…
Rick Patrick [email protected] It was an evening in which one team would pick up its first win of the young 2025 football season when the Madison County High School (MCHS) Cowboys hosted…