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…
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Lafayette Commission discuss industrial park concerns
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, Nov. 10, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regular meeting, which had been moved up a day earlier than usual due to Veterans…
Letter to the Editor: This American Education Week, show your support for Florida’s educators and education staff professionals
It’s American Education Week, a time to celebrate the wide range of professionals who keep our public schools running and our students thriving. From paraprofessionals helping young readers master their first words,…
Live Oak woman allegedly throws chicken broth at victim
Jason Futch [email protected] A Live Oak woman was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 19, after she allegedly assaulted two roommates at a residence on County Road 132. According to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s…
Live Oak Police Department arrests juveniles for string of burglaries
Jason Futch [email protected] The Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) announced on social media the arrest of multiple juveniles following a month-long investigation into a string of vehicle burglaries in the Sherwood Forest…
Hometown Holiday events return to downtown Mayo on Nov. 29
Danny Federico [email protected] The Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce will be ushering in the Christmas season on Saturday, Nov. 29, with its annual Hometown Holiday Christmas Market and Parade. Festivities will begin…
GUILTY: Jason Bullock convicted of organized fraud of over $50k
Jason Futch [email protected] After four days of testimony and more than three years of investigation, a six-member Suwannee County jury needed just over two hours to reach a verdict on Friday, Nov….
Bucs claim first-ever state championship title with five-set win over Tigers
Danny Federico [email protected] Branford High School made history on Wednesday, Nov. 5, by securing the program’s first Rural Class State Championship title following an intense 3-2 win over the Chipley Tigers. The…
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…
Applications are open for the annual SVEC Youth Tour
Christian Peterson [email protected] Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) is one of the most prominent local businesses in the tri-county area. It also offers a plethora of community engagement events, including its annual…
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…
Suwannee County celebrates Veterans Day
Christian Peterson [email protected] Veterans Day was celebrated throughout Suwannee County on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Early in the morning, at 9 a.m., crowds gathered around Live Oak for the annual Veterans Day parade….
Suwannee Valley Humane Society celebrates 40th anniversary
Jason Futch [email protected] Greg Cromer, a native of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, has taken aerial photos of cities, towns and landscapes across 33 states since 1992. It is something that he…
United Way of Suwannee Valley to host Virtual Auction
United Way of Suwannee Valley Contributor The United Way of Suwannee Valley will be hosting a virtual auction to benefit its community investment fund. The Virtual Auction will be live from Monday,…
Live Oak Public Library to host “Meet the Artist” event
Jason Futch [email protected] The Live Oak Public Library will be welcoming Gloria Lee, the wife of artist Ernest M. Lee, as she shares with the public details about some of the works…
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…