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…
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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…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Dec. 22 Christian Santiago-Torres, operate motor vehicle without valid license Olbin Velasquez, operating motor vehicle without valid license Dec. 27 Jeffrey Steele, battery, trespassing, resist officer without violence, damage property…
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…
Suwannee commissioners move forward with Furry for county administrator
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 16, for its final meeting of 2025. The evening began with the approval of minutes from the Tuesday, Dec….
Branford Town Council debates ladder truck purchase
Danny Federico [email protected] During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Branford Town Council discussed the volunteer fire department’s aerial truck and a statewide training conference in Orlando. Terry Burgess, representing…
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…
Doggie Dude Ranch seeking assistance from the community
Jason Futch [email protected] The Doggie Dude Ranch is seeking the help of the community, as its facility has reached maximum capacity after a tree fell on the City of Live Oak’s animal…
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…
HCSO BUSTS drug trafficker in White Springs
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, Dec. 19, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) executed a drug trafficking raid in White Springs, dubbed Operation Naughty List. “Early this morning, The Hamilton County Sheriff’s…
McCall’s Chapel to hold Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Danny Federico [email protected] The community is invited to join McCall’s Chapel United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The event will include traditional…
Mayo Rec Soccer online registration open until Dec. 31
Danny Federico [email protected] Registration is now open for Mayo Rec Soccer’s 2026 season, with online sign-ups available through Wednesday, Dec. 31. Although online registration will close at the end of the year,…