Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is continuing to investigate the disappearance of 13-year-old Live Oak resident Elizabeth Fortescue. Fortescue was reported missing on Thursday, Dec. 25, after last…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Florida Arbor Day
Hailey Waldo [email protected] In places like Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties, trees are more than a part of the scenery, they help us in our daily life. From the towering pines that…
Behind every prescription: Celebrating National Pharmacist Day
Christian Peterson [email protected] National Pharmacist Day falls on Sunday, Jan. 12. The goal of the day is to honor the contributions of pharmacists everywhere. The role of a pharmacist isn’t on many…
Buccaneers fight hard but suffer two basketball losses
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the Branford High School Buccaneers basketball teams hosted two schools. The evening opened with the girls team facing down their county rivals the Suwannee High…
Remembering Suwannee: Reflections on a new year, Part 2
Eric Musgrove County Historian Last week, to start 2026 off, I began a discussion on how to preserve your family’s records and photographs. Today, I’ll complete that discussion before we continue with…
Local food pantries help feed those in need
Danny Federico [email protected] Life happens and, sometimes, it gets hard to make ends meet. In times such as these, it helps to know many churches and organizations in the area have ministries…
Third District American Legion Riders announce 2026 Bike for a Veteran recipient, Applications for next opportunity open until Feb. 28
Butch Deihl Contributor The American Legion Third District Riders announced the winner of their Bike for a Veteran giveaway during their bi-monthly district meeting on Saturday, Dec. 6, at American Legion Post…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Jan. 6 David Retalic, driving while license suspended second subsequent offense Marvin Velazquez DeLeon, operating motor vehicle without valid license Jan. 8 John Anderson, violation of probation Jan. 11 Xavier…
Florida leads new wave of SNAP junk food restrictions as 18 states prepare changes in 2026
Hailey Waldo Contributor This year, Florida secured approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for certain “junk food” items beginning…
Tensions rise during Live Oak City Council meeting
Ady Hammock [email protected] The Live Oak City Council’s Tuesday, Dec. 9, meeting opened with approval of the agenda before City Manager Larry Sessions invited council members to the front of the room…
Elks Lodge donates money and toys for Christmas
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Live Oak Elks Lodge is dedicated to supporting the local community, and during the Christmas season its focus turns to helping the area’s children. Each year, the Elks…
MLK Day of Celebration happening Jan. 19
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee County Martin Luther King Jr. Committee will be holding its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration on Monday, Jan. 19, in Live Oak. Pete Sneed…
Ellianos celebrates grand opening of north Live Oak location
Danny Federico [email protected] Gary and Katee Robey, owners of Live Oak’s Ellianos, celebrated the grand opening of their new location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Local officials, community members,…
Jason Furry approved as Suwannee County Administrator
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6. The meeting opened with the approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. One…
Bullock sentencing postponed to Feb. 2
Jason Futch [email protected] Jason Andrew Bullock will remain in the Suwannee County Jail for the next few weeks, as his sentencing hearing has been postponed, according to Assistant State Attorney Phillip Kelley….
Wilder Andrews named to UWA’s Spring 2025 President’s List
University of West Alabama Contributor Wilder Andrews of Live Oak, a History major, has been named to the University of West Alabama’s (UWA) Spring 2025 President’s List for superior academic achievement. The…
DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship now accepting applications, Apply by Jan. 31
National Society of the DAR Contributor Undergraduate and graduate students studying music can apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship through Saturday, Jan. 31. Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of…