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…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Suwannee dominates at cross country invitational
Christian Peterson [email protected] Saturday, Oct. 18, Heritage Parks and Gardens was the place to be. Teams from across Florida, including the Suwannee Bulldogs, Branford Buccaneers and Hamilton Trojans, descended on the local…
The importance of health literacy and rural communities
Kim Griffin Contributor During the month of October, we celebrate Health Literacy Month to highlight how understanding health information can help us live healthier lives. Health information simply means any knowledge or…
Dreams take flight at Wings Over Suwannee
Danny Federico [email protected] Aviation enthusiasts of all ages gathered at the Suwannee County Airport on Saturday, Oct. 18, for Wings Over Suwannee. This free annual fly-in, hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association…
Suwannee Valley Humane Society to celebrate 40 years
Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee Valley Humane Society, located in Lee, will be celebrating 40 years of providing service to animals in North Florida. The Suwannee Valley Humane Society is a limited…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Oct. 21 Tracy Hoopes, violation of probation, property crime, trespassing Oct. 23 Carlos Vasquez- Lopez, driving under the influence, moving traffic violation Oct. 26 Crystal Hampton, aggravated battery, battery …
Community Calendar
Wednesday, Oct. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 30 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…
Rotary Club of Branford hears update from Branford Public Library Branch Manager
Danny Federico [email protected] The Rotary Club of Branford held its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 15, where members heard from Branford Public Library Branch Manager Donna Koon about ongoing improvements and services…
United Way of Suwannee Valley offers plethora of volunteer opportunities
Christian Peterson [email protected] The United Way of Suwannee Valley (UWSV) is continually working to support the local community. Sometimes that is through working with children to help them read, other times it’s…