Mickey Starling [email protected] Ask any student about their experience in the marching band, and they will be happy to share stories of how rigorous the activity is. Carrying their instruments, especially the…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
AMF offers $20k in scholarships for seniors
Hailey Waldo [email protected] High school seniors now have the opportunity to apply for a statewide scholarship offered by the American Muslim Alliance of Florida, Inc. (AMF). A total of $20,000 in scholarship…
Senator Rick Scott offers internship opportunities for students interested in politics
Hailey Waldo [email protected] Students looking to explore careers in government and public policy have the chance to gain real-world experience through the internship program offered by U.S. Senator Rick Scott’s office. The…
The Lee family takes home another world championship
Christian Peterson [email protected] Jared Lewis Lee may be the most decorated world champion in Suwannee County; for four years now, he and his family have proved themselves dominant with the Hangin’ Tree…
Beware of the new tap to pay scam
Christian Peterson [email protected] Scams and scammers are constantly evolving. It seems like every time the public figures out a way to combat a scam, a new one pops up. Now, the Better…
New career in the new year: Free broadband training boot camp
CareerSource Contributor The next Creating Connections fiber-optics boot camp is set to take place early in the new year for eligible residents interested in high-paying, in-demand careers in broadband telecommunications. Creating Connections…
Pregnancy Care Center announces Mobile Unit transition
Pregnancy Care Center Contributor The Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) of Lake City and Live Oak is anticipating the birth of a new vision for its Mobile Ministry. Over the next month, the…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Dec. 22 Christian Santiago-Torres, operate motor vehicle without valid license Olbin Velasquez, operating motor vehicle without valid license Dec. 27 Jeffrey Steele, battery, trespassing, resist officer without violence, damage property…
Suwannee commissioners move forward with Furry for county administrator
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 16, for its final meeting of 2025. The evening began with the approval of minutes from the Tuesday, Dec….
Branford Town Council debates ladder truck purchase
Danny Federico [email protected] During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Branford Town Council discussed the volunteer fire department’s aerial truck and a statewide training conference in Orlando. Terry Burgess, representing…
Simon reintroduces Rural Renaissance bill
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] Senator Corey Simon has reintroduced legislation for the 2026 session that seeks to provide more support and resources to rural areas for healthcare, improved roads, and other infrastructure. Senate…
Doggie Dude Ranch seeking assistance from the community
Jason Futch [email protected] The Doggie Dude Ranch is seeking the help of the community, as its facility has reached maximum capacity after a tree fell on the City of Live Oak’s animal…
McCall’s Chapel to hold Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Danny Federico [email protected] The community is invited to join McCall’s Chapel United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, for a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. The event will include traditional…
Christian Peterson [email protected] Many folks were excited to see the annual Christmas Lighted Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6, which traditionally concludes the Christmas on the Square celebration. This year, however, rain delayed…
White Springs rings in Christmas with festival, parade
Jason Futch [email protected] The Town of White Springs and its residents gathered for the annual Christmas on Bridge Street festival. The event, hosted by Suwannee Hardware & Feed, included various vendors and…
Jingle All the Way Festival brings holiday spirit to Branford
Danny Federico [email protected] Individuals of all ages flocked to the Suwannee River Greenway in Branford for the Jingle All the Way Festival on Saturday, Dec. 13. The event was hosted by the…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Dec. 15 Ricardo Aguirre-Morales, operate motor vehicle without valid license Jeremy Kramer, driving under the influence Dec. 16 Leandro Lorenzo-Hernandez, operate motor vehicle without valid license Jeronimo Pedro Perez-Martinez, operate…