Jason Futch [email protected] After four days of testimony and more than three years of investigation, a six-member Suwannee County jury needed just over two hours to reach a verdict on Friday, Nov….
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Bucs claim first-ever state championship title with five-set win over Tigers
Danny Federico [email protected] Branford High School made history on Wednesday, Nov. 5, by securing the program’s first Rural Class State Championship title following an intense 3-2 win over the Chipley Tigers. The…
Applications are open for the annual SVEC Youth Tour
Christian Peterson [email protected] Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) is one of the most prominent local businesses in the tri-county area. It also offers a plethora of community engagement events, including its annual…
Florida Farm Bureau Federation holds 84th Annual Meeting
Florida Farm Bureau Contributor More than 450 grassroots members gathered in Daytona Beach, Fla., from Monday, Oct. 27, through Wednesday, Oct. 29, at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort for Florida Farm…
Suwannee County celebrates Veterans Day
Christian Peterson [email protected] Veterans Day was celebrated throughout Suwannee County on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Early in the morning, at 9 a.m., crowds gathered around Live Oak for the annual Veterans Day parade….
Suwannee Valley Humane Society celebrates 40th anniversary
Jason Futch [email protected] Greg Cromer, a native of the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, has taken aerial photos of cities, towns and landscapes across 33 states since 1992. It is something that he…
United Way of Suwannee Valley to host Virtual Auction
United Way of Suwannee Valley Contributor The United Way of Suwannee Valley will be hosting a virtual auction to benefit its community investment fund. The Virtual Auction will be live from Monday,…
Live Oak Public Library to host “Meet the Artist” event
Jason Futch [email protected] The Live Oak Public Library will be welcoming Gloria Lee, the wife of artist Ernest M. Lee, as she shares with the public details about some of the works…
Altrusa of Live Oak to host 20th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes
Jason Futch [email protected] Altrusa of Live Oak is preparing for its upcoming 20th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes. This time-honored event is a must for those looking to fill their holiday calendars….
Jail Report
Lafayette County Nov. 11 Juan Vences Nunez, operating motor vehicle without valid license Hamilton County Nov. 11 Rudolph Byrd, Jr., unqualified voter, fraud in connection with casting vote Hamilton County warrant…
Community Calendar
Tuesday, Nov. 25 Are you looking for an exciting way to spend your evening? Join the White Springs Public Library (16403 Jewett St.) from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for Bingo. Experience…
Cases of whooping cough spike in Florida
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] From the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) show that cases of whooping cough – also known as pertussis – have climbed to a record high for the first nine…
New state law removes commission from subdivision decisions
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] The legislature’s assault on home rule continues, with the latest salvo a new state law that requires local governments to review and approve plats and replats administratively, largely removing…
Hulaween visitor faces battery charges
Jason Futch [email protected] A 28 year old Missouri man was arrested for multiple offenses while visiting the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park during Hulaween. Bee Kurtis Campbell, of Mountain Grove, Mo.,…
Branford Youth Soccer League celebrates start of soccer season with Youth Night
Christian Peterson [email protected] Fall sports are coming to a close. Although a few teams are still battling it out on the state championship stage; winter sports are getting into gear. One sport…
Buccaneers take victory over Trojans in final regular game of season
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, Oct. 31, the Hamilton County High School Trojans hosted the Branford High School Buccaneers for the final regular football game of the season. The Trojans entered the…
Lesley Fry recognized for earning Emerging Leader distinction
Danny Federico [email protected] On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) announced that Lesley Fry, District 1 representative of the Suwannee County School Board, has earned the title of Emerging…