Wednesday, Nov. 5 and Thursday, Nov. 6 Let TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) help you with your weight management goals. TOPS is a weight-loss support group with two chapters that meet weekly…
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African American Development Council commemorates 30 years of service
Jason Futch [email protected] There was a festive atmosphere at the Suwannee County Coliseum on Saturday, Oct. 25, as board members and supporters of the African American Development Council (AADC) commemorated 30 years…
Rotary Club of Branford to turn up the heat with annual Community Festival and Chili Cookoff
Danny Federico [email protected] Residents of Branford and the surrounding areas will have the opportunity to enjoy a day of food, music and friendly competition during the Fourth Annual Community Festival and Chili…
Branford students outline Turning Point USA chapter at Rotary meeting
Danny Federico [email protected] During their weekly meeting, members of the Rotary Club of Branford welcomed two Branford High School (BHS) students on Wednesday, Oct. 22, as they introduced their student-led chapter of…
Post 107 Legion Riders host First Poker Run
Jason Futch [email protected] The American Legion Post 107’s Legion Riders hosted a Poker Run on Saturday, Oct. 25. The event, which started at the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches in the early morning,…
Mayo Masonic Lodge assumes responsibility for Veteran crosses
Jason Futch [email protected] The Mayo Masonic Lodge recently assumed the responsibility of 88 Veteran crosses, spotlighting local Veterans who served in the military through various conflicts and times of peace. Marvin Buchanan,…
UF/IFAS to host “Building a Food Business Outside the Home” workshop Nov. 6
Danny Federico [email protected] Entrepreneurs looking to turn their culinary skills into a business beyond their home kitchen will have an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the process. The University…
Downtown Live Oak Chili Crawl a blast
Christian Peterson [email protected] Live Oak saw a unique event pop up on Saturday, Oct. 18., as the Down Town Cafe hosted its first-ever chili crawl. Attendees stopped by Derrick’s BBQ first to…
Suwannee County School Board honors Branford students for perfect scores
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee County School Board met for its biannual Branford meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Branford High School’s auditorium. The evening kicked off with a public hearing to…
Branford Town Council hears request for zoning map amendment
Danny Federico [email protected] The Branford Town Council met on Tuesday, Oct. 14, for its regularly scheduled meeting. Once the council approved the minutes from the three September meetings and payment of the…
Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners hear presentations
Jason Futch [email protected] During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21, the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners had the opportunity to hear two presentations on county maintenance and youth mentorship through…
LOPD officer involved in accident
Jason Futch [email protected] On Thursday, Oct. 30, after his final night of police academy at North Florida College, Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) Officer Christopher Davis was traveling home on US Highway…
Busy Bee redevelopment project expands in Hamilton County
Hamilton County Development Authority Contributor On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Hamilton County Development Authority (HCDA) announced that construction of the second phase of the Busy Bee redevelopment and expansion project is now…
Two killed in early-morning crash in Hamilton County
Danny Federico [email protected] Two people were killed early Friday morning, Oct. 31, following a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, the crash occurred…
Live Oak man allegedly kills father, injures mother
Jason Futch [email protected] A Live Oak man was charged with allegedly killing his father and critically injuring his mother on Wednesday, Oct. 29. Gene Roger Desmartin, 47, faces charges of homicide, attempted…
Farm Share to hold final food distribution of the year on Nov. 6
Danny Federico [email protected] Suwannee County residents will be able to receive free food assistance on Thursday, Nov. 6, during Farm Share’s final drive-through distribution of 2025. Five locations will be available throughout…
Community Church Leadership Misson hosts second Praise in the Park
Christian Peterson [email protected] Lafayette County may be small, but its local churches and faith-based ministries are very active. In fact, they like to join forces and work together to be involved in…