Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County School District announced its district representatives for Teacher of the Year (TOY) and School-Related Employee of the Year (SREOY) during the regular meeting of the Hamilton…
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News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
Cases of whooping cough spike in Florida
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] From the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) show that cases of whooping cough – also known as pertussis – have climbed to a record high for the first nine…
New state law removes commission from subdivision decisions
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] The legislature’s assault on home rule continues, with the latest salvo a new state law that requires local governments to review and approve plats and replats administratively, largely removing…
“There are better days ahead”: White Springs Town Council provides reassurances during delegation meeting
Jason Futch [email protected] Nine months ago, the atmosphere inside the Hamilton County Courthouse was significantly different when District 3 Senator Corey Simon and District 7 Representative Jason Shoaf visited Hamilton County. At…
Hellfighters Christian Ministry rolls into Jasper
Jason Futch [email protected] Kem “Side Kick” Beaty gave his life to Christ in his 20s after fighting demons that followed him from South Florida, where he grew up, to North Carolina. Although…
Genesis Aldama-Vaquero selected as HCHS’s DAR Good Citizen
Tiffany Quintero Contributor Hamilton County High School (HCHS) is proud to announce Genesis Aldama-Vaquero has been selected as the school’s 2025-2026 Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen. The DAR Good…
Hamilton students enjoy Fun Friday
Photos courtesy of Hamilton County School District Hamilton County Elementary School’s fifth grade students who exhibited outstanding traits, such as completing assignments, meeting reading goals, and showcasing positive behavior, had the opportunity…
Honoring Florida’s Van Gogh: Live Oak Public Library showcases Ernest M. Lee’s work
Jason Futch [email protected] When Ernest M. Lee was 3 years old, he grabbed a globe his grandmother owned and kept spinning it, his finger landing on “the boot” of America. He kept…
Community Calendar
Tuesdays – Sundays “You want to drink? That’s your business. You want to stop? That’s our business.” Join Live Oak’s Alcoholics Anonymous group to discover a new way of life. Regular Live…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 3 Brandon Stimpson, driving while license suspended or restricted Nov. 5 Fernando Gonzalez-Valencia, operate motor vehicle without valid license Willie Cook, violation of probation Nickolas Alaya, animals – torture…
Jennings Town Council continues to table EMS agreement
Jason Futch [email protected] The Jennings Town Council met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at Town Hall. Although the meeting was anticipated to include a discussion on the proposed emergency…
Hamilton County Commissioners discuss bids for lift station
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the county courthouse. During the meeting, the commissioners discussed the county’s business,…
Three-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 claims life of Myakka City man
Jason Futch [email protected] On Sunday, Nov. 9, traffic was severely congested following a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County, claiming the life of a 59-year-old Southwest Florida man. According to…
Florida prepares for 16th execution of the year as debate over death penalty intensifies
Jason Futch [email protected] On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Norman Merle Grim, who was sentenced to death for the 1998 murder of Cynthia Campbell in Santa Rosa County, met his date with the executioner….
Jail Report
Lafayette County Oct. 31 Caleb Chalmer, violation of probation Nov. 2 Willie Cook Jr., violation of probation Hamilton County Oct. 27 Antwain Leon Strawder, simple battery domestic violence, aggravated battery, withhold…
Tri-County fall festival fun
Christian Peterson [email protected] As the cold air begins to blow into the tri-county area and trees begin to change color in preparation of winter, it is obvious to all that fall has…
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Nov. 6 Let TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) help you with your weight management goals. TOPS is a weight-loss support group with two chapters that meet weekly…