Jason Futch [email protected] The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners came together for an emergency meeting early Tuesday morning, April 22, at the Judicial Annex. The purpose of the meeting was to…
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House of Representatives honor Deputy Dalton
Jason Futch [email protected] The State House of Representatives recently honored Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Deputy Justin Dalton during a session of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 16. Deputy Dalton…
FHP seeking assistance in hit-and-run death
Jason Futch [email protected] The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is seeking information regarding a hit-and-run incident that left a 52-year-old Jasper woman deceased on Saturday, April 19. At approximately 8:44 p.m., the victim…
Shoaf announces pause on bill to dissolve White Springs
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Saturday, April 26, Representative Jason Shoaf announced House Bill 4079, the bill that would dissolve the Town of White Springs was on a pause. Shoaf wrote on Facebook,…
Hamilton County School District handles threats to school
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Wednesday, April 23, the Hamilton County School District found itself handling concerning threats to the school. In a Facebook post, the district wrote, “The Hamilton County School District…
Two months later: Dalton returns to work, LOPD officers commended
Jason Futch [email protected] Two months after a dramatic scene unfolded in Live Oak, a new chapter began in the healing process for Deputy Justin Dalton, as he is now back on active…
Multiple from White Springs arrested in fraud scheme
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Monday, April 7, the Lake City Police Department put out a press release detailing the arrests of multiple Lake City and White Springs residents, all in connection with…
White Springs faces more challenges at Ways and Means Committee meeting
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, April 8, House Bill 4079 was presented to the Florida Ways and Means Committee. The bill, which has been sponsored by Representative Jason Shoaf and Senator Corey…
Ninth Annual Suwannee River Catfish Festival happening Saturday
Danny Federico [email protected] On Saturday, April 12, catfish lovers from all around will have the opportunity to make their way down to the Suwannee River Greenway in Branford for the annual Catfish…
Law enforcement investigating suspicious death in Hamilton County
Danny Federico [email protected] On Tuesday, April 1, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced that it is collaborating with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and the Jasper Police Department (JPD)…
Town Talk: Kroger delivery is stopping
Christian Peterson [email protected] Citizens of Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties have been enjoying the luxury of Kroger delivery for the past year. However, this luxury is coming to an end. Users of…
Puppy left fighting for life after severe abuse lands man in jail
Jason Futch [email protected] A severe case of animal cruelty leaving a puppy fighting for its life in an Orlando-area hospital resulted in the arrest of a Live Oak man on Monday, March…
White Springs dissolution bill clears first hurdle
Christian Peterson [email protected] House Bill 4079, which was filed by Representative Jason and Senator Corey Simon on Friday, March 7, was reviewed by the Intergovernmental Affairs Committee on Tuesday, April 1. If…
Arrest Made involving minor: Alleged sexual misconduct
Live Oak Police Department Contributor On Thursday, April 3, the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) responded to a complaint of lewd, lascivious sexual misconduct involving a minor child. As officers were en…
Wawa continues to move through Planning and Zoning, Chik-fil-A sees opening date
Jason Futch [email protected] As the landscape of U.S. Highway 129 North in Live Oak sees a dramatic increase in businesses coming into the city, residents are anticipating one of the newest additions…
Branford High School’s Jon Weisner to lead the state Beta Club
Jason Futch [email protected] Branford High School (BHS) attended the State Beta Club Conference in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Jan. 17, which saw great strides amongst the club. Twenty-five Beta Club members came…
Hamilton County Property Appraiser warns of property report scheme
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County Property Appraiser’s Office is warning of a scheme that an organization from California has been sending out to residents in an attempt to overcharge for property…