Jason Futch [email protected] Craig David Ames appeared in court at the Suwannee County Courthouse on Thursday, Oct. 16, before Circuit Judge Mark Feagle to plead guilty to a series of sex crimes…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Free weekly supper available at First Methodist Church of Live Oak
Danny Federico [email protected] Residents looking for fellowship and a warm meal are invited to attend a weekly free supper hosted by First Methodist Church of Live Oak. The church, located at 311…
Community Calendar
Mondays – Thursdays Mayo Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Third District Community Center (3373 US 27, Mayo). Beginners’ meetings are held on Mondays at 6…
Suwannee County Republican Party hosts first Constitution Bee
Lisa Keep Harmon Contributor To engender and support knowledge and education about the Constitution, the Suwannee County Republican Party hosted the first of what it hopes will become an annual event –…
Franklin White speaks at Branford Rotary meeting
At its meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the Rotary Club of Branford welcomed Suwannee County District 5 Commissioner Franklin White, who provided updates on various projects being worked on throughout the county.
Jail Report
Lafayette County Oct. 11 Vincent Hart, drug possession, evidence destroying Hamilton County Oct. 6 William Micheal Koon, drug possession, driving while license suspended or restricted revocation equivalent status second subsequent offense Oct….
Frightful fun with benefit Poker Run coming soon
Danny Federico [email protected] Engines will roar for a good cause on Friday, Oct. 25, as the American Legion Riders Chapter 107 hosts a Poker Run to benefit the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranch….
Carve diem: Show off your gourd-geous creations on Oct. 26
Danny Federico [email protected] Do you have a knack for pumpkin carving? Good news: Helping Hearts of Suwannee County has the perfect event for you to showcase your skills! The group will host…
Suwannee County Fly-In cleared for takeoff
Danny Federico [email protected] Look to the skies on Saturday, Oct. 18, as the Suwannee County Fly-In returns to the Suwannee County Airport (24J) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the…
Toadal Control Play Cafe opens its doors to Live Oak
Two years ago, Brittany and Ciekfried Muller moved from Virginia to settle in Florida, where they could provide a fresh start for their 12 children. The New York natives were initially looking…
Bulldogs celebrate volleyball seniors during final regular game
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, Oct. 9, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Columbia County Tigers for their final volleyball game of the regular 2025 season. However, before the game began,…
Suwannee Commissioners approve of FWC no-wake zone proposal
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The evening began with the Board approving the minutes from three previous…
No injuries reported in school bus crash
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Oct. 7, at roughly 5 p.m., there was a minor accident near 77th Road and 162nd Terrace in Suwannee County. According to a report filed by the…
Accident results in death of Dowling Park woman
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, Oct. 10, a two-vehicle accident resulted in the death of a 78-year-old Dowling Park woman. According to a report filed by the Florida Highway Patrol, at approximately…
Second Redeemed Youth Rally deemed a success
Christian Peterson [email protected] A crowd made its way to Suwannee Station Baptist Church on Saturday, Oct. 4, for the Second Annual Redeemed! Youth Rally. The event was a big success for the…
SHS wins $5k from T-Mobile
Christian Peterson [email protected] Suwannee High School (SHS) recently won an extra bit of money that is going to be put back into school athletics. Earlier in 2025, SHS submitted its application to…
Two charged with manslaughter following death of toddler
Jason Futch [email protected] UPDATED: 11:40 a.m., more information included Two Suwannee County residents were charged with negligent manslaughter following the death of a 2 year old child. Christian Nicole Parnell, 33, and…