Delores Howell Contributor On Saturday, Jan. 10, the Woman’s Club of Jasper held its annual Chili/Soup Cook-off with 12 entries participating. For the Chili competition, Philip Cowart won first place with his…
Category: Hamilton County
News pertaining to the Hamilton County area.
Spring Fling Car Show & Backyard BBQ Cook-off coming to White Springs
Jason Futch [email protected] The Spring Fling Car Show & Backyard BBQ Cook-off is coming to White Springs on Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Suwannee Hardware & Feed,…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office unveils the Vial of Life
During public events, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) has been passing out orange medicine bottles emblazoned with the agency’s logo. Inside the bottle are three items: a green sticker, a form…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Jan. 12 Timothy Eplin, operate motorcycle without license, attach registration license plate not assigned, flee/elude LEO with lights siren active Jan. 14 Benito Domingo-Gaspar, operate motor vehicle without valid license…
North Florida PAWS: Stopping the suffering before it starts
Hailey Waldo [email protected] In rural North Florida, pet overpopulation is not a future concern; it’s a daily reality. Unplanned litters, outdoor animals and limited access to affordable veterinary care have created a…
Hamilton County commissioners pass code enforcement amendment
Jason Futch [email protected] During the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6, a proposal was made to amend the county’s code enforcement ordinance. The amendment would allow the…
Three arrested in vehicle crash and assault
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals following a vehicle accident and assault that took place near Jennings. According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, on…
Breaking ground: Watson Healthcare begins construction on new facility
Jason Futch [email protected] Community leaders came together in Jasper on Wednesday, Jan. 14, to watch Dr. James and Jennifer Watson finally break ground on a new facility that has been years in…
Florida Arbor Day
Hailey Waldo [email protected] In places like Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties, trees are more than a part of the scenery, they help us in our daily life. From the towering pines that…
Century Pioneer Family Farms Program honors Florida’s multi-generational farms
Florida Department of Agriculture Contributor The Century Pioneer Family Farm Program, initiated in 1985 by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, honors families who have maintained continuous family farm ownership…
Local food pantries help feed those in need
Danny Federico [email protected] Life happens and, sometimes, it gets hard to make ends meet. In times such as these, it helps to know many churches and organizations in the area have ministries…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office hosts inaugural Blessing of the Badges
Jason Futch [email protected] For the first time in Hamilton County, law enforcement and emergency services personnel came together for the county’s first annual Blessing of the Badges. The event was held on…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Jan. 6 David Retalic, driving while license suspended second subsequent offense Marvin Velazquez DeLeon, operating motor vehicle without valid license Jan. 8 John Anderson, violation of probation Jan. 11 Xavier…
Florida leads new wave of SNAP junk food restrictions as 18 states prepare changes in 2026
Hailey Waldo Contributor This year, Florida secured approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for certain “junk food” items beginning…
White Springs Town Council votes to forfeit Aldridge’s seat
Jason Futch [email protected] The White Springs Town Council met for a special-called meeting on Monday, Jan. 5, to determine the future of the council seat occupied by Shirley Aldridge, who was appointed…
Jennings Police Department urges for EMS service in Jennings
Jason Futch [email protected] The Jennings Town Council held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 6. During the meeting, Jennings Police Department (JPD) Lt. Shawn Raggins addressed the council on…
White Springs Town Council condemns Jan. 3 fatal shooting
Jason Futch [email protected] The White Springs Town Council condemned the violence that occurred on Saturday, Jan. 3, following a shooting that killed 38-year- old Lake City resident Tad Anderson Jr. The condemnation…