Lafayette County Nov. 24 Marcelino Jaime-Guevara, operating motor vehicle without valid license Nov. 25 Rolando Perez, operate motor vehicle without valid license, failure to register motor vehicle, attach tag not assigned Haylin…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Gilbert Macias to speak at local United Methodist Churches
Danny Federico [email protected] On Sunday, Dec. 7, both New Harmony United Methodist Church in Live Oak and Jasper First United Methodist Church will welcome Miami native Gilbert Macias as their guest speaker….
Four killed in US 90 crash
Christian Peterson [email protected] A tragedy struck Suwannee County on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at approximately 9:50 p.m. A 2023 Kia SUV, driven by 76-year-old Carolyn Raper from Lake city, was traveling down US….
Community mourns loss of District 2 Commissioner Maurice Perkins
Jason Futch [email protected] Suwannee County residents and community leaders are mourning the loss of District 2 County Commissioner Maurice Perkins, who passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Perkins, who was…
Experience “A Little Christmas Charm” with the 41st annual Christmas on the Square
Danny Federico [email protected] As the holiday season fast approaches, Suwannee County is buzzing with excitement for the 41st year of the highly anticipated Christmas on the Square, hosted by the Suwannee County…
FDLE arrests former SCSO Finance Director
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has been the topic of much discussion, especially regarding finances, along with the recent emergency operations audit. A new arrest by the Florida…
Free clothing giveaways set for three counties
Danny Federico [email protected] The First Central Missionary Baptist Association Youth & Young Adult Auxiliary will be hosting a series of free community clothing giveaways across North Florida. The giveaways will offer clean,…
First Methodist Church launches fourth year of “God’s Hidden Angels” program
Danny Federico [email protected] The First Methodist Church of Live Oak has officially kicked off the fourth year of its “God’s Hidden Angels” program, which aims to provide Christmas gifts for underprivileged children…
Florida names with native origins
Hailey Heseltine [email protected] The names of many places in Florida are borrowed. In many instances, titles of towns, communities, waterways and landmarks are derived from the languages of the people who lived…
Suwannee Farm Bureau celebrates Farm-City Week at Branford Farm Stand
Danny Federico [email protected] Recognized annually, Farm-City Week honors Florida’s farmers and ranchers who help feed individuals all over the world by producing a wide range of nutritious foods. During the celebration, attendees…
Community invited to Suwannee FFA Small Business Fair
Danny Federico [email protected] Suwannee High School’s Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter will be hosting a Small Business Fair on Saturday, Nov. 29. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., attendees will be…
Why shopping small makes a big difference on Small Business Saturday
Hailey Waldo [email protected] With the holidays right around the corner, many choose to shop at major businesses and online, but it’s the small businesses that keep the economy going. Skip the mass-produced,…
Fourth Annual Sugar Cane Festival celebrated in White Springs
Jason Futch [email protected] Suwannee Hardware & Feed celebrated its Fourth Annual Sugar Cane Festival in White Springs on Saturday, Nov. 8. The event provided an opportunity for the community to come together…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 18 Sergio Castro, operate motor vehicle without valid license Nov. 21 Kenneth Folsom, violation of probation James Baucom, drug equipment possession, resist officer, marijuana possession, two counts drug possession…
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The evening began with the election of a new chairman and vice-chairman…
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…