Jason Futch [email protected] Nineteen counties in Florida are participating in a program designed to keep property owners informed when possible fraudulent activity is detected. Property Fraud Alert (PFA) notifies subscribers when a…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
Suwannee Chamber hosts Mix & Mingle at The Dixie Grill
Jason Futch [email protected] On Thursday, Sept. 25, the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce held a Mix & Mingle event at The Dixie Grill in Live Oak. The Chamber hosts these events to…
Introducing Suwannee County School District’s 2025-26 student ambassadors
Jason Futch [email protected] At the beginning of the school year, the Suwannee County School District announced its two new student ambassadors. Senior Jon Weisner and junior Cooper Williams will be representing Branford…
Keeping families safe with Vivid Visions, Inc.
Jason Futch [email protected] Many individuals impacted by domestic violence struggle to come forward, often due to fear, stigma or simply not knowing where to turn for help. Vivid Visions, Inc., seeks to…
Get to know the Garretts, Suwannee County’s Farm Family of the Year
Jason Futch [email protected] During the Suwannee County Farm Bureau’s annual dinner on Thursday, Sept. 18, Joseph Garrett and his wife, Katie, were honored as the 2025 Suwannee County Farm Family of the…
Small Business Resource Fair set for Oct. 7 in Live Oak
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce is inviting local entrepreneurs and business owners to attend a free Small Business Resource Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to…
Friends of NRA to host event at Florida Gateway Fairgrounds
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee Valley chapter of Friends of NRA (National Rifle Association) will be hosting a fundraising event at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds in Lake City on Tuesday, Oct. 7,…
“He was a guiding light who stood for the American ideal” Candlelight vigil held at Millenium Park in Charlie Kirk’s honor
Jason Futch [email protected] The assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of the conservative organization Turning Point USA, left many in the country speechless. Some regarded Kirk as the future of the Conservative movement,…
Bulldogs host second annual Swim-A-Thon
Christian Peterson [email protected] Will Carpenter is a name that will live on throughout Suwannee County forever. He was a Suwannee High School graduate who had just begun his first year of college…
“I’m so grateful for my community for getting me to this point!” Miller takes shot at National Anthem train to Vegas
Christian Peterson [email protected] North-Central Florida is known for many different things. However, what is no secret about the area is its fondness for rodeos. Said events and the like can be found…
United Way of Suwannee Valley seeking ReadingPals volunteers
Jason Futch [email protected] The United Way of Suwannee Valley is seeking volunteers throughout the area to take part in its ReadingPals program. The program enables volunteers to assist pre-kindergarten and elementary school…
Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association prepares for annual Open Bass Tournament
The Suwannee River Breast Cancer Awareness Association is preparing for its annual Open Bass Tournament at Sandy Point Restaurant in Branford. The event, which started in 2011, was born in the minds…
Suwannee County Farm Bureau hosts annual Speech Contest
The Suwannee County Farm Bureau recently hosted its annual Speech Contest, where local students showcased their public speaking skills and agricultural knowledge. This long- standing event, held each year, provides an excellent…
Jail Report
Lafayette County Sept. 15 Kenneth Beebe, out-of-county warrant Jasmine Hannah, marijuana possession, drug equipment possession Sept. 20 Michael Warren, battery domestic Antonio Pacheco, driving while license suspended or restricted Hamilton County Sept….
Celebrate Recovery to host community event ahead of October launch
Danny Federico [email protected] Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based program designed to help individuals struggling with addictions of all forms, will be holding an open invitation community event on Saturday, Sept. 27. The event…
Hometown Salute: Amanda Farmer
Amanda Farmer has been serving with courage as a firefighter with the Live Oak Fire Department since 2024. Farmer, a Flagler County native, first began her journey in 2020, attending Daytona State…
Operation River Round Up cracks down on sex offender compliance
Jason Futch [email protected] A multi-day joint operation between the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) led to the arrest of 13 sex offenders and predators. …