Danny Federico [email protected] Over the past several days, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has responded to a series of vehicle burglaries in the McAlpin, Live Oak and Luraville areas. According to…
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Accident results in death of Mayo teen
Danny Federico [email protected] A 19-year-old passenger was pronounced deceased following a single vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, June 16, in Lafayette County. According to the report filed…
Single-vehicle accident results in fatality
Danny Federico [email protected] A 28-year-old McAlpin man was pronounced deceased following a single-vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, the…
O’Brien teen injured in tractor tire explosion
Danny Federico [email protected] In the early hours of Friday, June 14, 17-year-old Janna Roberts, an O’Brien resident, suffered severe injuries following the explosion of a tractor tire she was inflating. Janna, the…
Did the White Springs Town Council break its town charter?
Christian Peterson [email protected] The White Springs Town Council recently broke its own town charter while attempting to fill vacant seats on the council. On Tuesday, May 28, the White Springs Town Council…
Florida government takes action to prevent scams
Kenzie James [email protected] Florida’s governor and attorney general took action last week, including signing a new law and releasing a consumer alert to help prevent Floridians from being hurt by scams. Gov….
HCSO announces driver’s license and vehicle inspection checkpoints
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) will be conducting driver’s license and vehicle inspection checkpoints during the weeks of Monday, July 1, until Monday, Sept. 30, in…
Undefeated Suwannee Bombers clinches Top Gun Zone Championship drop a bomb at championship
Christian Peterson [email protected] Top Gun Sports USA is an organization dedicated to fostering a love of baseball and softball among younger generations. Recently, one team, the Suwannee Bombers 13u baseball team, participated…
White Springs announces new Mayor
Christian Peterson [email protected] During the White Springs Town Council meeting on Tuesday, April 25, the council elected a new mayor from among themselves. Jacqueline Williams, who has been a member of the…
Advent Christian Village resident celebrates 108th birthday
Advent Christian Village Contributor Advent Christian Village (ACV) is proud to celebrate the 108th birthday of Marjorie Zuidema Hoffman, currently the oldest living resident at ACV. Born and raised in Holland, Mich.,…
Undercover sting results in arrest of local convenience store owner
Danny Federico [email protected] On Wednesday, June 5, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) Criminal Investigation Division and Narcotics Unit conducted a controlled operation that resulted in the arrest of 28 year old…
Florida drivers warned of SunPass scam
Kenzie James [email protected] Several Florida drivers have been recently receiving scam text messages asking them to pay SunPass fees, and to which the SunPass Customer Service Center and the Florida Attorney General…
SREC opens online applications for electric bill assistance
Danny Federico [email protected] Beginning on Wednesday, May 22, the Suwannee River Economic Council (SREC) opened its online applications for individuals needing financial assistance with their home electric bills. This program will be…
SCSO warns of crypto scam
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, May 31, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office made an announcement warning the public about a new scam regarding cryptocurrency. “These scams have led to significant financial losses…
Florida schools now able to have voluntary chaplains
Christian Peterson [email protected] In 2023, Texas became the first state to pass a law allowing volunteer chaplains in schools. Of course, Florida has been quick to follow suit. On Thursday, April 18,…
It’s a crime to steal signs
Rick Patrick [email protected] With the election season beginning, and more candidates entering political races, folks are reminded that it is against the law to steal, vandalize or otherwise deface campaign signs. The…
FDLE releases update on shooting investigation
Kenzie James [email protected] The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) released an update on their investigation and the name of one of the victims of the shooting at Ginnie Springs on Saturday,…



