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Front Page stories for Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
Death penalty in child rapes to take effect
Jim Turner, News Service Florida Contributor A new law that could lead to imposing the death penalty on people who rape children under age 12 took effect Sunday, Oct. 1, along with…
“If you want it, ask for it.” – Corey Simon
On Tuesday, Sept. 26, Florida State Representative Jason Shoaf and Florida Senator Corey Simon met with the elected officials and citizens of Hamilton County. The Florida Legislative meetings will begin, January 9,…
Winn Dixie pharmacy to cease
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] Residents accustomed to getting their prescriptions filled at the local Winn Dixie pharmacy will have to go elsewhere for their medical needs in the future. Southeastern Grocers, the parent…
The glaring disparity between insurance and farmers
Lee Trawick [email protected] The Federal Crop Insurance Program was created to insure Farmers against crop losses. But because of how the program is designed and has been managed over time, it actually…
Live Oak Fire Department extinguishes trailer fire
Lee Trawick [email protected] On Friday, Sept. 23, the Live Oak Fire Department (LOFD) responded to a call at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Clay Street, involving a tractor-trailer fire. Engine 7…
When bravery defied Hurricane Idalia
Danny Federico [email protected] First responders spoke with WTXL Tallahassee’s Ashley Engle on Friday, Sept. 8, regarding a call for help that came to them on Wednesday, Aug. 30, when Hurricane Idalia unleashed…
Man arrested for disturbance at Branford High
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Wednesday, Sept. 6, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) responded to calls about a man near the Branford High School gym screaming obscenities and disturbing the peace. According…
Donations sought for White Springs resident
Danny Federico [email protected] On Sunday, Sept. 3, a tragic house fire took away everything from Wayne Udell, a lifelong resident of White Springs. Suwannee Hardware and Feed is taking up monetary or…
Florida Blue Foundation makes first contribution to UWSV hurricane relief fund
United Way of Suwannee Valley Contributor United Way of Suwannee Valley (UWSV) has launched a relief fund to assist victims affected by Hurricane Idalia. Idalia, a Category 3 hurricane, caused devastation to…
Generator safety could save your house
Christian Peterson [email protected] In the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, many still remain without power. Power companies from across the state are working around the clock to bring power back online for everyone…
County schools resume operations this week
Danny Federico [email protected] While the Suwannee Valley continues to sort through the debris left behind by Idalia, the local school districts are hard at work getting ready to resume normal operations. As…
Picking up the pieces: The aftermath of Hurricane Idalia
Christian Peterson [email protected] Hurricane Idalia tore through Florida on Wednesday, Aug. 30, with the speed of a freight train. She tore trees, power lines, sheds and even houses apart. She made landfall…
Emergency Preparedness tax holiday is now ongoing
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] If you missed the first 14 days of Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays in late May and early June, don’t fret. You now have another opportunity to take…
19-year-old arrested for alleged sexual assault
Danny Federico [email protected] On Saturday, Aug. 26, a 19- year-old Live Oak resident was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor. According to the Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) incident report, the…
Hurricane Idalia aims at Florida
Lazaro Aleman [email protected] At 7 a.m. Tuesday, according to the latest bulletin from the National Hurricane Center (NHC), Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette Counties were placed under a hurricane warning and well within…
Fentanyl-laced money confirmed in Hamilton County
Lee Trawick [email protected] Over the last few months, stories have lingered online about fentanyl-laced money placed in heavily trafficked areas. These stories have, of course, invoked fear among citizens. Although several cases…