Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, April 10, the Suwannee High School Bulldogs hosted the Santa Fe High School Raiders for a baseball showdown. However, the night held added significance as the Bulldogs…
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Remembering Suwannee: Some interesting facts about Suwannee County, Part 2
Eric Musgrove County Historian This week, we will continue our look at some of the most interesting (to me, at least) points in Suwannee County’s history. These run the gambit of good,…
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
Christian Peterson [email protected] A lot of the world is run by people in roles that are rarely seen in the public eye. Whether that is public works employees or the administrative side…
Suwannee Valley Electric Co-op holding 89th annual meeting
Ady Hammock [email protected] The Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) will be holding its 89th Annual Meeting of Members at the Suwannee County Agricultural Coliseum on Saturday, April 25. This meeting is for…
“I’m not that person anymore” Live Oak teen’s life transformed by rare disease treatment
Danny Federico [email protected] Live Oak native Marley Gaskins is a teenager in the most ordinary ways. She dances. She goes to camp. She spends time with friends, experiments with her hair and…
Suwannee Commissioners approve new plan with Stevia manufacturer
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, April 7, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners met for its regularly scheduled meeting. The board began by approving the minutes from the previous meeting before…
United Way of Suwannee Valley Kentucky Derby Party
Jennifer Anchors Contributor The United Way of Suwannee Valley is excited to announce its upcoming Kentucky Derby Party, an evening of celebration and community support benefiting the organization’s Community Investment Fund. The…
Register now for the NFC Spring Pickleball Tournament
NFC Contributor North Florida College’s (NFC) Sentinel Pickleball team will be hosting its inaugural Pickleball Against Cancer Spring Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, April 18, at the First Federal Sportsplex, located at 1201…
Tidal Wave certificates deal available at Suwannee Middle School
Christian Peterson [email protected] Suwannee Middle School (SMS) is partnering with Tidal Wave Auto Spa this year, offering a special deal to celebrate the company’s new location opening in Live Oak. The school…
Clay Electric Foundation – Operation Round Up presents United Way contribution for MISSION UNITED
Jennifer Anchors Contributor Clay Electric Foundation recently contributed to United Way of Suwannee Valley during a check presentation. The Clay Electric Foundation – Operation Round Up contributed $10,000 to United Way of…
Jail Report 4.3 – 4.6
Lafayette County April 3 Santos Ramirez Fernandez, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license Hamilton County Jail Report was not provided by press time. All arrests will be available in the…
Branford Easter event sees egg-cellent turnout
Danny Federico [email protected] Families gathered at Hatch Park on Saturday, March 28, for an exciting morning of Easter festivities. Hosted by Ash Grove and the Rotary Club of Branford, the event featured…
Second annual Spell for Evangeline event is coming up
Christian Peterson [email protected] In 2020, Evangeline McKenna was just two years old when she was diagnosed with stage 3, intermediate-risk, Rhabdomyosarcoma. What followed has been a seven-year battle against cancer. Throughout that…
Remembering Suwannee: Some interesting facts about Suwannee County, Part 1
Eric Musgrove County Historian There is a wealth of history about Suwannee County that has been uncovered and documented over the years. I myself give regular public presentations on our history, and…
Joshua Norton: America’s first and only emperor
Mickey Starling [email protected] The history of America is full of details of how the nation avoided falling prey to dictators, despots and kings. But, nothing was said of emperors. Seizing upon this…
Local youth go hog wild at the Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale
Danny Federico [email protected] Students from all corners of the tri-county area converged on the Bob Holmes Arena in Live Oak for the 2026 Suwannee Valley Youth Livestock Show and Sale. This five-day…
Voters League to host “meet the candidates” forum April 13 in Live Oak
Suwannee County Voters League Contributor The Suwannee County Voters League will host a “Meet the Candidates” forum on Monday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the council chambers of Live Oak City…