Lafayette County April 28 Daniel Whitslar, out-of-county warrant May 2 Juvenile, battery, marijuana possession, drug equipment possession May 3 Byron Mitchell, two out-of-county warrant Hamilton County Arrest information for Hamilton County will…
Category: Suwannee County
News pertaining to the Suwannee County area.
The May/June Front Porch has arrived
Laura Young [email protected] It is with great pleasure that we announce the arrival of the May/June 2026 edition of The Front Porch magazine. The new issue has been mailed, and subscribers should…
34th annual letter carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive is May 9
Jennifer Anchors Contributor The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) is celebrating the 34th anniversary of the “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive,” the largest one- day food drive in the country. United…
From ideas to action: Branford students shine at inaugural Civics Fair
Danny Federico [email protected] Branford High School (BHS) students stepped into the role of problem-solvers during the school’s inaugural Civics Fair on Thursday, April 23. Throughout the day, students presented ideas for improving…
Vote Stefan Blue for County Commissioner District 2
Today, I am proud to announce my candidacy for the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners, District 2. As a lifelong resident of Suwannee County, I have dedicated my career to public…
Suwannee Fire Rescue welcomes new ladder truck
Danny Federico [email protected] On Wednesday, April 29, community members gathered at Station 4 in Dowling Park as Suwannee County Fire Rescue held a push- in and wash-down ceremony to celebrate the arrival…
Suwannee Valley honors Hamilton County Sheriff Harrell Reid
Christian Peterson [email protected] The late Hamilton County Sheriff Harrell Reid passed away on Thursday, April 23, at 79- years-old. The longest serving sheriff in Florida history had his life remembered on Tuesday,…
Ground broken on new Hampton Inn & Suites in Live Oak
Danny Federico [email protected] Community leaders, developers and state officials gathered just behind Zaxby’s in Live Oak on Thursday, April 30, to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Hampton Inn & Suites, officially…
United Way of Suwannee Valley welcomes Lindsey Covington as Board President for 2026-2027
Jennifer Anchors Contributor United Way of Suwannee Valley proudly announces the appointment of Lindsey Covington, Director of Communications and Community Engagement at HCA Florida Lake City Hospital, as President of its Board of…
Hearthstone Botanical Gardens set to host fun workshops
Christian Peterson [email protected] Hearthstone Botanical Gardens is always working to help educate the public about gardening and agriculture and their contribution to the good of humanity. One way the garden does this is through workshops focused on different…
Monday Makers aim to keep the art tradition alive
Christian Peterson [email protected] Art is a universal human language; it dates back to before the written word even existed. Humans have been making art and spreading their love for it in many different forms. The…
Bulldogs celebrate seniors with double-header game
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, April 17, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Franklin County Seahawks for a double-header softball game. Between the two games, however, was a celebration of the…
Bulldogs take home district championship trophy
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Suwannee High School Bulldogs baseball team has been on a district championship run over the past week. On Tuesday, April 14, they received a bye, advancing through the…
Branford proves itself at track and field district championship
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Saturday, April 18, Branford High School traveled to Oak Hall in Gainesville for the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 1A Track and Field District 5 Championship. The…
Alex Mabey Memorial Scholarship deadline set for May 1
Danny Federico [email protected] Applications are now open for the Alex Mabey Memorial Scholarship, a new opportunity to support high school seniors in Suwannee County who participate in soccer, weightlifting, welding or have…
Suwannee High FFA Annual Banquet scheduled for May 8
Christian Peterson [email protected] The school year is coming to a close, and with that comes the celebration of most of the extracurricular activities that go on throughout the school year. On Friday,…
Suwannee High to offer physicals and EKGs
Danny Federico [email protected] Suwannee High School will soon be offering physicals and EKGs for student athletes. Checkups will take place on Tuesday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the…