Danny Federico [email protected] Florida TaxWatch has recently announced the recipients of the esteemed Principal Leadership Awards (PLA) for the 2023-24 academic year, honoring 15 exceptional school principals across the state. Since its…
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Front Page stories for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
Community concern grows as three teens reported missing
Bea Coker [email protected] The of Live Oak community has been gripped by concern following the disappearance of three teenagers, who were last seen on Sunday, Feb. 11, at approximately 3:30 p.m. The…
Suwannee River Jam organizers announce event cancellation
Danny Federico [email protected] The organizers of the Suwannee River Jam have recently announced the cancellation of this year’s highly anticipated event at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and Campground. The…
180th Street bridge officially reopened
Danny Federico [email protected] The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners gathered together alongside residents and project donors to officially reopen the 180th Street bridge over Little Creek River in McAlpin. Updates on…
Cornerstone Care Clinic celebrates grand opening
Danny Federico [email protected] Cornerstone Care Clinic celebrated its grand opening on Monday, Jan. 22, with a ribbon cutting. Joey Chamberlain, co-founder of Cornerstone Care Clinic, was joined by family, residents, staff and…
Branford’s Badcock Home Furniture and More ranked #5 in the nation
Danny Federico [email protected] Last week, Andy Johnston and his wife, Lori, the owners of multiple Badcock Home Furniture and More stores in Northeast Florida, visited the Branford location to congratulate the staff…
Memorial honors Dan Crowder’s end of watch
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Wednesday, Jan. 10, citizens and law enforcement officers from all across Florida gathered at Cooks Hammock Cemetery in Lafayette County to dedicate a memorial marker in honor of…
Living God’s way: Practicing the royal law
Quoting from Scripture, James defines the “royal law” as “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” How important is practicing the royal law? Very important! James says not practicing the royal law…
Welcome to Riverbend, Tiffany Broxey!
Christian Peterson [email protected] Tiffany Broxey was born in Tampa, Fla., in 1993. She grew up in Monticello, where she graduated from Jefferson County Middle-High School. Eleven years ago, Broxey felt the need…
Superintendent Roush not seeking re-election in November
Danny Federico [email protected] After serving as the superintendent for the Suwannee County School District since November 2016, Ted Roush has announced he will not be seeking re-election in November. “The past seven…
Full steam ahead! All Aboard Festival happening Feb. 3
Danny Federico [email protected] Get ready for a day filled with excitement and entertainment as the Suwannee Festivals Committee proudly presents the All Aboard Festival at Heritage Square and the Suwannee County Museum….
SHS boys wrestling named state runners-up
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, Jan. 19 and Saturday, Jan. 20, the Suwannee High School (SHS) Bulldogs faced off against multiple schools in search of a state championship win. On Friday, the…
Cat-astrophe averted: Suwannee Fire Rescue saves cat
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Tuesday, Jan. 16, Suwannee Fire Rescue responded to a call regarding a sound coming from someone’s chimney. Engine 1 responded to the call and began inspecting the area….
Sessions approved for full-time city manager position
Danny Federico [email protected] The Live Oak City Council began the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 9, by approving Resolution 2023-03, authorizing the appointment of Larry Sessions to the official position of city…
Area schools part of state-wide bomb threat
Danny Federico [email protected] Schools across Florida received bomb threats in the morning hours of Wednesday, Jan. 10. Seven schools across the Big Bend area received the threat via email, including Gadsden, Lafayette,…
Jasper man arrested for alleged abuse of pregnant girlfriend
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, Jan. 18, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Deputy Jason Herrera was sent to a house in Jasper in response to a report of domestic battery. According to…