Jason Futch [email protected] The Arc North Florida recently celebrated the individuals it serves with a luau-themed dance at Melody Church on Friday, July 18. The inaugural dance featured music and food,…
Category: Counties
Suwannee Commissioners set to hear lawsuit at next meeting
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Aug. 19, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the Board approving the minutes from the previous…
16-year-old killed in Branford crash
Jason Futch [email protected] A Branford teen was killed on the evening of Saturday, Aug. 16, following a single-vehicle accident on a hay field near 79th Road and 274th Street. According to a…
Suwannee Iron Works & Fence faces closure due to code violations
Suwannee Iron Works & Fence is facing closure due to issues related to several violations, according to a report written by Suwannee County Code Enforcement Officer Robin Crespo. Despite the order, which…
Terry “Donell” Gwinn remembered as trailblazer for sustainable growth
Jason Futch [email protected] Terry “Donell” Gwinn was a bigger-than-life individual who made a name for himself in Suwannee County. Alongside his brothers, Clifford and the late Robert, Jr., Donell started Gwinn Brothers…
Blueprints and Breaking News: An update on Live Oak’s new Tidal Wave Auto Spa
Christian Peterson [email protected] Florida is one of the fastest-growing states, adding people to its population daily. That means even small towns like Live Oak are seeing an influx of new people. With…
Blueprints and Breaking News: An update on Live Oak’s New Waffle House
Christian Peterson [email protected] Many may have missed the news, but Live Oak is growing, and it’s growing fast. New people move in almost every day, but for the locals, what may be…
Bulldogs celebrate 100 years of football
Christian Peterson [email protected] Friday, Aug. 8, was a big day for Suwannee High School students, athletes, parents, coaches, teachers and alumni. Yes, that is right, every single person who has ever been…
Mayo audit has zero findings
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, Aug. 11, the Mayo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began with the adoption of the evening’s agenda and the approval of the…
Lafayette Commissioners make switch to new website contract
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Aug. 12, the Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting began, with the Board approving the minutes from the previous…
Town Talk: Branford Babe Ruth League makes sad announcement
The Branford Babe Ruth League is a staple of the Branford community and Babe Ruth Leagues across the state. It is constantly offering opportunities for kids across the town to enjoy and…
Boot Camp Blitz: Suwannee Youth Football runs drills with National Guard
On Saturday, Aug. 9, something special went down at Hale Park in Live Oak. Two different worlds collided on the wet grass that day, as Suwannee Football Youth and Cheerleading (SFYC) and…
Two arrested following animal cruelty investigation
Jason Futch [email protected] On Tuesday, Aug. 12, two Jasper residents were charged following the execution of a search warrant by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and its Animal Control Division. Arrested…
Hamilton County High School Supply List
NOTE: The following are basic items in each grade level. Each teacher may provide a more specific supply list during Meet-Your-Teacher. Seventh Grade Loose-leaf notebook paper Six packs of 3×5 index…
Fatal shooting in Jasper leads to arrest
Jason Futch [email protected] A Valdosta man was charged with second-degree murder following a shooting at the Motel 8 on State Route 6 in Hamilton County, resulting in the death of a female…
Pedestrian fatally struck in Columbia County
Danny Federico [email protected] A 54-year-old Lake City man was killed on Thursday, July 28, after being struck by a vehicle while walking along County Road 240. According to a Florida Highway Patrol…
Branford Town Council swears in new members, discusses Local Option Gas Tax
Danny Federico [email protected] The Branford Town Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8, during which two members were sworn in. Once the meeting was called to order, the Council approved…




