Jason Futch [email protected] Chief Judge David Fina has made a career in the judicial system for over 40 years in Suwannee County. On Friday, Jan. 31, his career came to an end…
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Senator Simon and Representative Shoaf pay a visit to Suwannee County
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, Feb. 10, a crowd of citizens, elected officials and community leaders gathered at the Suwannee County Judicial Annex to speak with Senator Corey Simon and Representative Jason…
Bill to dissolve White Springs Town Council heading to Florida legislature
Danny Federico [email protected] Senator Corey Simon and Representative Jason Shoaf presented and approved a local bill proposing the dissolution of the White Springs town government during the Legislative Delegation meeting held on…
Ames to face death penalty in sexual battery case
Jason Futch [email protected] Craig David Ames, who has been in jail since July 2024 for sexual assault and a series of related offenses, is now facing the death penalty for his crimes….
State officials recognize Suwannee Deputy shot during man-hunt
Jason Futch [email protected] Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputy Justin Dalton is recovering after being shot by a suspect wanted for the fatal shootings of store clerk Laura Darley and beverage…
Homicide suspect fatally shot following man-hunt in Live Oak
Jason Futch [email protected] On Friday, Feb. 7, multiple agencies across North Florida united in a manhunt for a suspect who allegedly killed two individuals at a Gadsden County gas station the…
Bill to move forward in dissolution of White Springs government
Jason Futch [email protected] Hamilton County residents packed the courthouse on Monday, Feb. 10, to voice their opinions on a proposed bill to dissolve the White Springs Town government. The bill, introduced by…
Florida muralist to paint the Town of White Springs
Jason Futch [email protected] The Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation and the White Springs Historic Preservation Society (WSHPS) have begun a collaboration with a Florida muralist who will be painting three landmarks in…
Fires destroy Suwannee County properties
Jason Futch [email protected] Between Saturday, Jan. 18, and Monday, Jan. 20, fires erupted in Suwannee County, resulting in the total loss of property for one Suwannee County man, and a close…
Sinkhole causes traffic delay in O’Brien
Danny Federico [email protected] On Friday morning, Jan. 31, drivers encountered a unique delay due to a sinkhole that had opened in the middle of the roadway the previous afternoon in O’Brien….
State legislators visit Lafayette County
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, Jan. 30, a crowd gathered in the foyer of the Lafayette County Courthouse for the legislative delegation meeting with State Representative Jason Shoaf and State Senator…
Legislative delegation meeting dates rescheduled
Danny Federico [email protected] State legislators have announced updates regarding a series of upcoming delegation meetings in counties across North Florida due to the Special Session that was called in Tallahassee on…
Town Talk: Did Heidi’s Cupcakery close?
Christian Peterson [email protected] Saturday, Jan. 25, was a sad day for the citizens of Live Oak and the surrounding area, as it was the closing day for Heidi’s Cupcakery. “It is…
Second Annual All Aboard Festival happening Saturday
Danny Federico [email protected] Heritage Square in downtown Live Oak will be bustling with activity on Saturday, Feb. 1, as the Second Annual All Aboard Festival returns to Suwannee County. The family-friendly…
Hamilton County crash claims life
Danny Federico [email protected] A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Hamilton County claimed the life of a 21-year-old passenger late Saturday night, Jan. 18. According to a report from the Florida…
Local man charged with alleged sexual assault of minor
Jason Futch [email protected] A man charged with allegedly sexually abusing a minor is back in custody after being charged with sexual assault of a minor less than 12 years of age….
Jack Frost pays North Florida a visit
Larazo Aleman [email protected] North Florida residents awoke on Wednesday, Jan. 22, to a world of white, with some snow continuing to fall into the early morning hours, a phenomenon rarely experienced…



