Lafayette County March 11 Scott Thompson, battery Lucille Thompson, battery Dale Norris, battery March 14 Antonio Porter, out-of-county warrant, open container of alcohol within 100 feet of business Suwannee County March 9…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Farm Bureau establishes disaster relief fund for agriculture
Danny Federico [email protected] Florida Farm Bureau has created a disaster relief fund that will assist Florida farmers and ranchers who have suffered significant agricultural losses or expenses because of weather-related events and…
Ellianos raising funds for Live Oak child battling cancer
Danny Federico [email protected] Ellianos Coffee in Live Oak is asking the community to rally behind a local child battling cancer through a special fundraising campaign called “Evangeline’s Fight.” The campaign invites customers…
Florida bill imposes new voter identification requirements
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] A bill passed by both the Florida House and Senate and now awaiting Gov. Ron DeSantis’s signature will require voters to show proof of citizenship at the ballot box….
72nd annual Suwannee Chamber Gala celebrates community leaders
Danny Federico [email protected] Business leaders, elected officials and community members gathered at Camp Weed on Saturday, March 7, for the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce’s 72nd annual gala. The evening was dedicated…
Bulldogs battle at FHSAA state wrestling championship
Christian Peterson [email protected] From Thursday, March 5, to Saturday, March 7, Suwannee High School sent five Bulldogs to compete in the Florida High School Athletic Association Individual Bracketed Tournament Wrestling State Championship. Each of the Bulldogs worked hard throughout the…
Buccaneers beat Bulldogs in a tiebreaker softball showdown
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, March 9, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Branford High School Buccaneers for a Suwannee County softball showdown. What followed was an intense game that included an injury and…
The RISE Scholarship open to High School Tech Students
Hailey Waldo [email protected] Applications are now open for the Able Trust RISE Scholarship, a financial aid opportunity designed to support High School High Tech (HSHT) students as they transition from high school…
Jail Report 3/2/26 – 3/9/26
Lafayette County March 2 John Chastain, felony violation of probation Edilzar Ortiz, operating motor vehicle without valid license March 4 Clifford Pressley, out-of-county warrant March 5 Rex Denoi, driving while license suspended…
Live Oak teen charged in burglary case in Flagler County
Christian Peterson [email protected] In September 2025, Alan Jaramillo-Hernandez, a 17-year-old from Live Oak, was arrested in Flagler County by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. His arrest was in connection to a string of burglaries. …
Suwannee commissioners send letter against Water First North Florida project
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, March 3, 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 meeting before opening the…
Suwannee County Republican Party hosts annual fundraiser dinner
Christian Peterson [email protected] Saturday, Feb. 28, brought several prominent speakers to Suwannee County. Each year, the Suwannee County Republican Party hosts a dinner fundraiser – to support the party’s operations throughout the year. Attendees are treated to dinner…
Hornets defeat Buccaneers in tight baseball match
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, March 3, the Lafayette High School Hornets hosted their rivals, the Branford High School Buccaneers, for a baseball showdown. With the season now in full swing, this marked the first time the friendly rivals have faced off in a year. What followed was a tight…
Suwannee Pineview first-grader wins at district cooking competition
Christian Peterson [email protected] Sodexo is the food provider for the Suwannee County School District. While the organization provides meals for students, it also provides something else special: an opportunity for students to learn cooking skills through friendly…
Plants, art and community: Wild Roots Collective opening March 21
Danny Federico [email protected] A new plant nursery and creative gathering space is preparing to put down roots in Suwannee County. Wild Roots Collective, a plant nursery, apothecary and creative studio, is set…
Remembering Suwannee: Black history in Suwannee County, Part 6
Eric Musgrove Contributor A couple of weeks ago, we began discussing the Reconstruction Era (1865-1877) as it related to Suwannee County. Several religious organizations were founded by and for African Americans in…
Live Oak Christian Church to host Ladies Day event March 21
Danny Federico [email protected] Women from across the community are invited to gather for a day of fellowship, encouragement and faith during the upcoming Ladies Day event hosted by Live Oak Christian Church….