Lafayette County Nov. 24 Marcelino Jaime-Guevara, operating motor vehicle without valid license Nov. 25 Rolando Perez, operate motor vehicle without valid license, failure to register motor vehicle, attach tag not assigned Haylin…
Category: Hamilton County
News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
White Springs Town Council approves interlocal agreement with the county
Jason Futch [email protected] The White Springs Town Council met for its regular board meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13, at Town Hall. During the meeting, an interlocal agreement regarding Emergency Medical Services (EMS)…
Corinth hosting silent auction and pancake supper to support Romanian mission trip
Danny Federico [email protected] Corinth Baptist Church is currently holding a silent auction to support its upcoming mission trip to Romania, with bidding open both online and in person. The fundraiser will end…
Florida names with native origins
Hailey Heseltine [email protected] The names of many places in Florida are borrowed. In many instances, titles of towns, communities, waterways and landmarks are derived from the languages of the people who lived…
Hamilton County Farm Bureau hosts Farm-City Week Awards Dinner
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Farm Bureau hosted its annual Farm-City Week Awards Dinner at the Veterans of Foreign War Hall in Jasper on Tuesday, Nov. 18. The event was held…
Brandon Garcia Tomas named 2026 HCHS Sunshine State Scholar
Tiffany Quintero Contributor Hamilton County High School is proud to announce that Brandon Garcia Tomas has been selected as its 2026 Sunshine State Scholar. Each of Florida’s school districts selects its top…
Why shopping small makes a big difference on Small Business Saturday
Hailey Waldo [email protected] With the holidays right around the corner, many choose to shop at major businesses and online, but it’s the small businesses that keep the economy going. Skip the mass-produced,…
Scaff’s Christmas cottages on display once more
Danny Federico [email protected] Decar Scaff has been collecting tiny ceramic houses since 1992. Every year since, he has continued to add to his collection. Over the years, this collection has grown to…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 18 Sergio Castro, operate motor vehicle without valid license Nov. 21 Kenneth Folsom, violation of probation James Baucom, drug equipment possession, resist officer, marijuana possession, two counts drug possession…
Roberson voted chairman; Erixton to serve as vice-chair
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the county courthouse. During the meeting, the board discussed its organization for…
State Teacher of the Year visits Hamilton County schools
Chris Combass Contributor The Hamilton County School District had the honor of welcoming Mark Harrison, Florida’s 2026 State Teacher of the Year, on Thursday, Oct. 23. Harrison teaches American Government and Economics…
Florida Farm Bureau Federation holds 84th Annual Meeting
Florida Farm Bureau Contributor More than 450 grassroots members gathered in Daytona Beach, Fla., from Monday, Oct. 27, through Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort for Florida Farm…
Hamilton County honors its Veterans
Jason Futch [email protected] Despite frigid temperatures, the Hamilton County Veterans Service Office held its annual Veterans Day program inside the auditorium of the County Courthouse Annex on Tuesday, Nov. 11. During the…
Boyz to Kings completes trifecta
Rick Patrick [email protected] The Madison-based youth mentorship and dropout prevention program, Boyz to Kings (BTK), recently completed a classic “three-peat” when the organization was voted a “Best of Florida” for the third…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 11 Juan Vences Nunez, operating motor vehicle without valid license Hamilton County Nov. 11 Rudolph Byrd, Jr., unqualified voter, fraud in connection with casting vote Hamilton County warrant…
Community Calendar
Tuesday, Nov. 25 Are you looking for an exciting way to spend your evening? Join the White Springs Public Library (16403 Jewett St.) from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Bingo. Experience…
Bullard, Speights re-elected chairman and vice chairman
Jason Futch [email protected] On Tuesday, Nov. 11, during its annual organizational meeting, the Hamilton County School Board met to discuss its leadership. During the brief meeting, the board voted to retain Board…