Lazaro Aleman [email protected] Confusion continues to exist over a new state law that makes it a criminal offense to cover any part of a vehicle’s license plate, whether the obstruction is intentional…
Category: Hamilton County
News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
White Springs block party ends in fatal shooting
Jason Futch [email protected] A Lake City man was killed during a sanctioned block party in White Springs early Saturday, Jan. 3. The shooting happened at approximately 12:53 a.m. in the area of…
Achievement takes center stage at NFC’s Fall 2025 Commencement
NFC Office of Communications Contributor North Florida College (NFC) honored its Fall 2025 graduates during its commencement ceremony held on Thursday, Dec. 11, at Van H. Priest Auditorium. Family, friends, faculty, staff…
Marching band students to receive P.E. credit
Mickey Starling [email protected] Ask any student about their experience in the marching band, and they will be happy to share stories of how rigorous the activity is. Carrying their instruments, especially the…
AMF offers $20k in scholarships for seniors
Hailey Waldo [email protected] High school seniors now have the opportunity to apply for a statewide scholarship offered by the American Muslim Alliance of Florida, Inc. (AMF). A total of $20,000 in scholarship…
Senator Rick Scott offers internship opportunities for students interested in politics
Hailey Waldo [email protected] Students looking to explore careers in government and public policy have the chance to gain real-world experience through the internship program offered by U.S. Senator Rick Scott’s office. The…
White Springs Public Library hosts homeschool group
Jason Futch [email protected] The White Springs Public Library has hosted a monthly homeschool group since September to serve better the growing number of homeschooled children in the area. Librarian Miranda Beard said…
Cupid “shuffles” into White Springs during Rhythm and Feast Festival
Jason Futch [email protected] It isn’t often that a celebrity from the world stage makes an appearance in White Springs. But when it happens, it happens in style. And when that celebrity is…
Beware of the new tap to pay scam
Christian Peterson [email protected] Scams and scammers are constantly evolving. It seems like every time the public figures out a way to combat a scam, a new one pops up. Now, the Better…
Santa and Mrs. Claus visits Jennings
Jason Futch [email protected] The cancellation of the Jennings Christmas Parade didn’t stop Santa and Mrs. Claus from ringing in the Christmas season. On Thursday, Dec. 18, Jennings Town Hall hosted the annual…
White Springs Library to host New Year vision board workshop
Danny Federico [email protected] The White Springs Public Library will host a “New Year Vision Boards” workshop on Friday, Jan. 2, beginning at 2 p.m. Members of the community are invited to participate…
New career in the new year: Free broadband training boot camp
CareerSource Contributor The next Creating Connections fiber-optics boot camp is set to take place early in the new year for eligible residents interested in high-paying, in-demand careers in broadband telecommunications. Creating Connections…
Pregnancy Care Center announces Mobile Unit transition
Pregnancy Care Center Contributor The Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) of Lake City and Live Oak is anticipating the birth of a new vision for its Mobile Ministry. Over the next month, the…
Hearings open final Hamilton County Commission meeting of the year, tension closes it
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its final regular meeting of the year on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at the county courthouse. The meeting opened with three…
Simon reintroduces Rural Renaissance bill
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] Senator Corey Simon has reintroduced legislation for the 2026 session that seeks to provide more support and resources to rural areas for healthcare, improved roads, and other infrastructure. Senate…
Hamilton County goes digital: Law enforcement join State Law Enforcement Radio System
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) went digital on Thursday, Dec. 18, enabling secure communication among law enforcement in Hamilton County. The improvements, part of a $3 million appropriation…
Sheena Rickerson to serve on The Florida Bar Board of Governors
Jason Futch [email protected] Hamilton County attorney Sheena Rickerson is adding to her list of accomplishments in the legal world as she prepares to take her place on the Board of Governors of…