My mind travels back to a time in North Central Florida when the tobacco markets were opened, and it was a time of excitement, anticipation and, in our part of the world,…
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Jail Report
Lafayette County Aug. 5 Charlie Sykes, felony battery, resist arrest without violence Miquel Martinez, simple assault Brian Simmons, violation of probation Aug. 6 Zuniga Gustavo Espinoza, operate motor vehicle without valid license…
Local families needed to host international students
Patricia Littrell Contributor International Student Exchange (ISE), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that facilitates exchange programs for students in the U.S. and abroad, is currently seeking volunteers in the area to host these…
Local agribusiness leaders graduate from prestigious UF/IFAS leadership institute
WLIANR Contributor Two local agribusiness leaders graduated from Class XII of the esteemed Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources (WLIANR) on Thursday, July 24. Jason Chandler, Farm Manager at Grimmway…
Flesh eating bacteria in Florida waters
Kathy Egan [email protected] Don’t swim at the beach with open cuts, and don’t eat raw oysters! Four people have died and at least seven others have been infected by Vibrio vulnificus, a…
Bulldogs celebrate 100 years of football
Christian Peterson [email protected] Friday, Aug. 8, was a big day for Suwannee High School students, athletes, parents, coaches, teachers and alumni. Yes, that is right, every single person who has ever been…
Mayo audit has zero findings
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, Aug. 11, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the adoption of the evening’s agenda and the approval of the…
Lafayette Commissioners make switch to new website contract
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Aug. 12, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began, with the Board approving the minutes from the previous…
Town Talk: Branford Babe Ruth League makes sad announcement
The Branford Babe Ruth League is a staple of the Branford community and Babe Ruth Leagues across the state. It is constantly offering opportunities for kids across the town to enjoy and…
Boot Camp Blitz: Suwannee Youth Football runs drills with National Guard
On Saturday, Aug. 9, something special went down at Hale Park in Live Oak. Two different worlds collided on the wet grass that day, as Suwannee Football Youth and Cheerleading (SFYC) and…
Keeping up with your financial health on National Financial Awareness Day
Jason Futch [email protected] Have you ever wondered where you’d be now if you had saved just a few more dollars? It’s a question many Americans ask themselves, especially as the cost of…
Two arrested following animal cruelty investigation
Jason Futch [email protected] On Tuesday, Aug. 12, two Jasper residents were charged following the execution of a search warrant by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and its Animal Control Division. Arrested…
Live Oak Artist Guild accepting entries for 2025 Artfest; Application deadline Aug. 22
Danny Federico [email protected] The Live Oak Artists Guild, in partnership with the Suwannee River Regional Library, is excited to present its annual juried fine arts exhibition, Artfest, from Saturday, Sept. 6, through…
Hamilton County High School Supply List
NOTE: The following are basic items in each grade level. Each teacher may provide a more specific supply list during Meet-Your-Teacher. Seventh Grade Loose-leaf notebook paper Six packs of 3×5 index…
Fatal shooting in Jasper leads to arrest
Jason Futch [email protected] A Valdosta man was charged with second-degree murder following a shooting at the Motel 8 on State Route 6 in Hamilton County, resulting in the death of a female…
Pedestrian fatally struck in Columbia County
Danny Federico [email protected] A 54-year-old Lake City man was killed on Thursday, July 28, after being struck by a vehicle while walking along County Road 240. According to a Florida Highway Patrol…
Branford Town Council swears in new members, discusses Local Option Gas Tax
Danny Federico [email protected] The Branford Town Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8, during which two members were sworn in. Once the meeting was called to order, the Council approved…