Jason Futch [email protected] Hamilton County High School (HCHS) faculty and students recently mourned the loss of a beloved high school Spanish teacher. Dean Morell, who passed away on Sunday, Nov. 30, was…
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One step closer: Progress on kennels at Hamilton County Animal Control
Jason Futch [email protected] When the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) took over animal control from the county in October, the goal was to improve overall operations for county residents. Since taking over,…
Search warrant leads to big drug/ firearm bust
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Contributor On the night of Sunday, Dec. 7, the Criminal Investigations Division of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Narcotics and Street Crimes Unit, executed…
W.B. Howland looking for information regarding break in
Christian Peterson [email protected] During the night of Sunday, Nov. 30, and early morning of Monday, Dec. 1, an unidentified individual or individuals broke into W.B. Howland’s truss plant. The suspect(s) broke into…
SCSO searching for missing 17-year-old
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is requesting help from the public in locating a missing juvenile. Haileigh Leeann Jones Horne, age 17, was last seen on Thursday, Dec….
Christmas on the Square lighted parade rescheduled
Christian Peterson [email protected] Live Oak’s favorite Christmas event, Christmas on the Square, went off without a hitch. The cold weather and rain didn’t stop anyone from attending the festival. However, it did…
Sweets-N-the-Streets to happen in Jasper
Christian Peterson [email protected] Christmas celebrations are in full swing, and Hamilton County is not going to be left behind, as the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Sweets-N-the-Streets celebration will take place…
Suwannee Hardware & Feed to host Christmas on Bridge Street
Jason Futch [email protected] The Town of White Springs will be the spot for Christmas celebrations on Friday, Dec. 12, as Christmas on Bridge Street returns for its fourth annual event. It will…
County takes control of Emergency Management following dismal audit findings
County to hire consultant to help with future guidance Jason Futch [email protected] A sweeping forensic audit of the Suwannee County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) revealed what county leaders called “significant structural failures,”…
Accident results in death of Mayo resident
Danny Federico [email protected] A single vehicle accident resulted in the death of a 20 year old Mayo resident on Tuesday, Nov. 18. According to the Florida Highway Patrol accident report, the driver,…
Four killed in US 90 crash
Christian Peterson [email protected] A tragedy struck Suwannee County on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at approximately 9:50 p.m. A 2023 Kia SUV, driven by 76-year-old Carolyn Raper from Lake city, was traveling down US….
Single vehicle accident in Lafayette County results in fatality
Danny Federico [email protected] A 60 year old Belleview, Fla., resident was pronounced deceased following a single vehicle accident that occurred in Lafayette County on Sunday, Nov. 23. According to the Florida Highway…
Community mourns loss of District 2 Commissioner Maurice Perkins
Jason Futch [email protected] Suwannee County residents and community leaders are mourning the loss of District 2 County Commissioner Maurice Perkins, who passed away following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Perkins, who was…
Experience “A Little Christmas Charm” with the 41st annual Christmas on the Square
Danny Federico [email protected] As the holiday season fast approaches, Suwannee County is buzzing with excitement for the 41st year of the highly anticipated Christmas on the Square, hosted by the Suwannee County…
FDLE arrests former SCSO Finance Director
Christian Peterson [email protected] The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has been the topic of much discussion, especially regarding finances, along with the recent emergency operations audit. A new arrest by the Florida…
Live Oak woman allegedly throws chicken broth at victim
Jason Futch [email protected] A Live Oak woman was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 19, after she allegedly assaulted two roommates at a residence on County Road 132. According to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s…
Live Oak Police Department arrests juveniles for string of burglaries
Jason Futch [email protected] The Live Oak Police Department (LOPD) announced on social media the arrest of multiple juveniles following a month-long investigation into a string of vehicle burglaries in the Sherwood Forest…