Halie Wetherington [email protected] On Friday, Dec. 22, the Town of Jennings will be hosting its annual Christmas Parade. The event will start at 6 p.m., and will head down Florida Street. If…
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Accident in Alachua leaves Wellborn man dead
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Thursday, Dec. 14, an accident in Alachua County left a Wellborn man dead. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, around 4:45 p.m., a semi-truck driven by a…
Florida lawmakers aim to improve access to rural emergency health care
The Center Square Contributor If signed into law, two bills in the Florida Legislature could help rural communities in the Sunshine State have better access to emergency health care. Senate Bill 644…
Lafayette County School District secures first place excellence: District school grades officially released
Danny Federico [email protected] The Florida Department of Education (FDE) has officially released the district and school grades for the 2022-23 school year, and one of the tri-county school districts has once again…
Who’s to blame? Current or previous administration? Continuation of White Springs Town Council operation audit
Christian Peterson [email protected] A recent operational audit conducted in White Springs has uncovered a number of issues plaguing the town council. The Joint Legislative Auditing Committee (JLAC) was presented with the findings…
“Sofia” scam resurfaces, spotted in Live Oak
Rick Patrick [email protected] It is something that is going on nationwide and there have been reports of it happening in Live Oak. Individuals hold posters and a collection cup or bucket, usually…
Suwannee County mourns loss of public servant leader, Jessie Philpot, Sr.
Robert Ford Contributor The community has suffered a significant loss with the passing of Jessie Philpot, Sr., a dutiful public servant, at the age of 81. Philpot was a faithful servant leader,…
Home suffers significant smoke damage
Lee Trawick [email protected] On Friday, Dec. 8, a vehicle with three passengers was driving northbound on Parshley Street in Live Oak when they noticed smoke coming out of a home’s gable vents….
Rollover wreck claims the life of Live Oak man
Lee Trawick [email protected] On Friday, Dec. 8, at approximately 3:44 p.m., a 2007 GMC Sierra was traveling northbound on State Road 51 in Suwannee County when it overturned, resulting in the death…
The winning formula: Jared Lewis Lee claims national cowdog championship title three years in a row
Christian Peterson [email protected] Jared Lewis Lee is a fifth-generation Florida cowboy who was born and raised in Live Oak. He has spent his entire life on the farm and has a deep…
Town Talk: D-Mart open in Jennings
Christian Peterson [email protected] Jennings recently acquired a new business to help Hamilton County continue its efforts to proliferate growth throughout the county. As of Monday, Nov. 20, D-Mart is officially open. The…
White Springs Town Council operation audit shows how much work White Springs needs
Christian Peterson [email protected] An operational audit of the Town of White Springs, requested by Senator Corey Simon and conducted by Florida Auditor General Sherrill F. Norman, has revealed multiple failures in proper…
Data shows Florida cities have unemployment rates below the national average
The Center Square Contributor Federal data shows Florida cities are again outperforming cities in other highly populated states regarding unemployment rates. Preliminary numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Statistics released on Friday…
Altrusa International of Live Oak announces 19th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes
Altrusa International of Live Oak Contributor The 19th Annual Altrusa Christmas Tours of Homes will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at noon. Families and friends can enjoy this event as…
“Light the Way to Christmas” with the Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce’s 39th Annual Christmas on the Square
Danny Federico [email protected] As the holiday season fast approaches, Suwannee County is buzzing with excitement for the 39th year of the highly anticipated Christmas on the Square, hosted by the Suwannee County…
More than $13 million in springs restoration project funding announced for North Florida
SRWMD Contributor On Thursday, Nov. 16, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that seven springs restoration projects with the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) will receive approximately $13.5 million to aid in the…
Shooting on Walker Avenue leads to arrest
Lee Trawick [email protected] An altercation began on Friday, Nov. 24 and continued into the early hours of Saturday, Nov. 25, when Suwannee County Telecommunications received a call about possible gunfire near the…