Jason Futch [email protected] The Different Dimensions Auto Car Club is hosting the Cruise In & Show Out car show at Suwannee Hardware & Feed on Saturday, June 28. The event, which will…
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New law requires additional driver’s education for Florida teens
Danny Federico [email protected] Beginning on Tuesday, July 1, a new Florida law will require students between the ages of 14 and 17 to complete both a Driver’s Education course and the four-hour…
Town Talk: Lafayette Chamber cancels Independence Day celebration
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Fourth of July is less than a month away, and with that, many celebrations are being announced. Unfortunately, the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce has had to cancel…
Postal rates set to increase once more
Laz Aleman [email protected] The cost of postage stamps and other mailing services is about to go up again. The price changes, which include a five-cent increase for First-Class Mail Forever stamps, have…
Live Oak teenager tragically dies after struck by dump truck
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, June 16, a single-vehicle accident resulted in the death of a 14-year-old Live Oak girl. According to a report filed by the Florida Highway Patrol, at 10:25…
Walt’s Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram celebrates ribbon cutting
Jason Futch [email protected] The Walt’s Live Oak Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram crew celebrated the grand opening of its state-of-the-art facility on Friday, June 13. The event welcomed community leaders and residents,…
Mary Keen concludes 34-year career as RIVEROAK’s principal
Jason Futch [email protected] RIVEROAK Technical College Principal Mary Keen has spent 30 years working in the education field, teaching students and encouraging others to pursue their goals at any age. Now, Keen…
New face fills Post 4 seat of Branford Town Council
Danny Federico [email protected] On Tuesday, June 10, the Town of Branford held an election for Post 4 of the Branford Town Council. The race was between incumbent Stacey Griffith and newcomer Tera…
Former officer charged with alleged child sex abuse
Jason Futch [email protected] A Live Oak man who was previously employed by the Madison Police Department was arrested and charged with inappropriate conduct with a minor following a months-long investigation on Friday,…
Jennings man charged with possession of sex abuse material
Jason Futch [email protected] A Jennings man was arrested last week following an investigation into his suspected possession of child sexual abuse material and graphic sexual photos involving animals. The arrest is the…
Roldan animal abuse case continued to July
Jason Futch [email protected] Protesters from Livin’ Like Larry Farm Sanctuary and Doggy Dude Ranch animal sanctuaries gathered outside the Suwannee County Courthouse on Thursday, June 5, joining other concerned residents who came…
Suwannee County wins statewide award for innovation in marketing
Suwannee County Economic Development Contributor Suwannee County has been recognized with a prestigious statewide award for its innovative approach to economic development marketing. The Florida Economic Development Council named Suwannee County the…
Donate to help a local mom diagnosed with cancer
Christian Peterson [email protected] It seems that cancer diagnoses are all too common these days. However, what many do not know is not all cancers are the same. Some are benign, while others…
Jennings Volunteer Fire Department recognizes firefighters, youths take stand against tobacco
Jason Futch [email protected] The Jennings Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 3, at Town Hall. The meeting highlighted the work the Jennings Volunteer Fire Department has been…
Kalandek gets life in prison for sex crimes
Jason Futch [email protected] After spending three years in the Suwannee County Jail, 60-year-old Live Oak resident Frank Martin Kalandek will be spending the rest of his life behind bars at the Florida…
Roush sick leave, RIVEROAK arrest subject of Auditor General’s Audit
Jason Futch [email protected] Former Suwannee County Superintendent of Schools Ted Roush is facing an investigation into paid sick leave by the Florida Auditor General’s Office. The investigation is one of 13 findings…
Local indie artist wins Florida Artist of the Year
Jason Futch [email protected] David Reed, Jr., recalled a simple gift West Suwannee Elementary School teacher Cheryl Mae Brinson gave him that changed the course of his life. “It was a pen,” he…