Adyson Hammock [email protected] The Florida Peanut Federation (FPF) is holding a t-shirt design contest for Florida students grades K-12 to create a special shirt for 2024. The winner will receive a $250…
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Hamilton County Fair Events Day celebrates another success of livestock excellence and family fun
Danny Federico [email protected] Participants and fans enjoyed another successful year of the Hamilton County Fair Events Day. The day of showmanship and high quality livestock took place on Thursday, Oct. 5. The…
SRRC wrangles in crowds for 67th Annual Rodeo
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee River Riding Club (SRRC) held its 67th Annual Rodeo on Friday, Sept. 29 and Saturday, Sept. 30, at the rodeo arena in Branford. At 3 p.m. on…
Wind resistance and trees: Lessons learned from wind and hurricane events
Carolyn Saft, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County Contributor As you are thinking of replacing trees on your property, consider these tips and the following trees, based on the research of ten hurricanes and…
Pink flag initiative honors cancer warriors
Danny Federico [email protected] October is dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer each year in order to educate people about the importance of early detection and access to high-quality care. During this…
From lawns to life lessons
Christian Peterson [email protected] Raising children is a challenging but rewarding task. It involves fostering and molding the next generation, which is a daunting responsibility. However, there are many ways to instill essential…
White Springs Town Council attorney resigns
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Oct. 10, the White Springs Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with public comment, starting with Joe Griffin. He approached the board…
Mayo town council sends historical beams to Day
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, Oct. 9, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. First, the council gave permission, for the grant administrator and Sampson Edwards, to pursue the…
Live Oak Elks Lodge bingo events caught in gambling device ban
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Live Oak City Council’s monthly meeting opened up on Tuesday, Oct. 10, with Mayor Frank Davis expressing his admiration and appreciation for Greg Scott, county administrator and former…
Supporting the warriors in pink
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Lafayette High School (LHS) volleyball team and the LHS Gamma Nu Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, a teacher’s sorority, came together on Tuesday, Oct. 10, to honor the…
The prescription for better health: Understanding health literacy
Kim Griffith Contributor Simply put, health literacy is essential to good health! Health literacy is defined as the ability to find, understand and use information and services to make smart decisions about…
The devil you know
Heather Ainsley [email protected] Florida is known for its abundance of wildlife, both native and invasive. While the main creatures that come to mind when one mentions “Florida wildlife” are deer, raccoon, bobcats,…
SVEC unveils Rapid Fiber Internet, a “game-changer” for rural connectivity
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, Oct. 2, Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new company, Rapid Fiber Internet. SVEC announced Rapid Fiber Internet’s creation a little over…
Express your gratitude for Boss’ Day
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, Oct. 16, workplaces around the world celebrate Boss’ Day. The holiday was initially started by Patricia Bays Haroski in 1958. She worked for her father at a…
Sweets ’N’ The Streets: Ring in the Christmas spirit
Adyson Hammock [email protected] Hamilton County’s 2023 Sweets ’N’ The Streets Christmas event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at 2 p.m. and ending at 9 p.m. The celebration…
Christmas on Bridge Street scheduled for December
Adyson Hammock [email protected] Christmas on Bridge Street in White Springs, Fla., sponsored by Suwannee Hardware and Feed, has been scheduled for Friday, Dec. 8, from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. This event…
Hurricane Idalia highlights from August SRWMD hydrologic conditions report
SRWMD Contributor To help enhance public awareness of water levels and the impact rainfall has on current conditions in North Florida, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) has released its Hydrologic…