Jason Futch [email protected] Those who have grown up around the Suwannee River are familiar with the natural beauty it brings to eight counties, from the state line to the little town of…
Category: Hamilton County
News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
Our Community Cares Coalition to host Red Ribbon Week festivities
Jason Futch [email protected] The Our Community Cares Coalition (OCCC) will host a series of events to commemorate Red Ribbon Week, culminating in the unveiling of a mural at the White Springs…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office hosts first National Night Out
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) hosted its first National Night Out event in downtown Jasper on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Since 1984, National Night Out has been an…
White Springs Town Council reviews water systems improvement project
Jason Futch [email protected] The White Springs Town Council met for its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at Town Hall. Opening the meeting was Kellen Lindsey of CPH Consultants, who went over…
Hamilton County Commissioners hesitant to approve $100,000 demolition bill
Jason Futch [email protected] On Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners listened as Kellan Bailey from North Florida Professional Services (NFPS) spoke about renovations needed for a county-owned building…
Community Calendar
Mondays – Thursdays Mayo Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Third District Community Center (3373 US 27, Mayo). Beginners’ meetings are held on Mondays at 6…
Raven Merine: Classroom hero, cancer fighter
Jason Futch [email protected] Raven Merine is a school teacher at Hamilton County High School (HCHS) and has taught middle school students for the last eight years. The Hamilton County native graduated from…
Local youth shine at 2025 Hamilton County Fair Events Day
Danny Federico [email protected] Young participants and fans of all ages gathered at the Hamilton County Arena in Jasper for the 55th Annual Fair Events Day on Thursday, Oct. 2. The day kicked…
Haunted Trail & Hayride coming to Jasper
Jason Futch [email protected] Get ready to be spooked, Hamilton County! The Haunted Trail & Hayride is coming to Jasper over the next couple of weeks. The festival will be held on Friday,…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Oct. 11 Vincent Hart, drug possession, evidence destroying Hamilton County Oct. 6 William Micheal Koon, drug possession, driving while license suspended or restricted revocation equivalent status second subsequent offense Oct….
Jennings Police Department receives drone money
Jason Futch [email protected] The regular meeting of the Jennings Town Council was held on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Town Hall. During the meeting, the Jennings Police Department (JPD) delivered good news to…
Town Talk: What is a dragline, and why do roads need to be closed for it?
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Oct. 28, Highway 41 in Hamilton County is scheduled to be closed for a dragline crossing. While this is not as common an occurrence in Suwannee and…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Sept. 30 Jessica Thornton, violation of probation-drug offense Hamilton County Sept. 29 Francisco Vasquez Cruz, out-of-county warrant Sept. 30 Yan Nobrega De Assis Oli, drive while license suspended revocation equivalent…
Unbreakable spirit: Surviving breast cancer and thriving with autoimmunity
Michelana Jones Byrd was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016. Following a double mastectomy and radiation treatment, she was declared cancer free in 2017. Jason Futch [email protected] Michelana Jones Byrd has…
Governor Ron DeSantis announces SAFE program delivers record seizures of fentanyl
Governor’s Press Office Contributor Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (SAFE) grant program delivered more resources for law enforcement, more takedowns of traffickers, and record seizures of…
Multi-county car chase leads to arrests
Jason Futch [email protected] A multi-county car chase initiated in Alachua County on Thursday, Oct. 2, led deputies from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) to arrest…
HCSO receives multiple grants and donations to improve agency
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has received several grants, which will significantly improve its operations. Not only will the improvement benefit the agency, but the inclusion of a…