Rick Patrick [email protected] The Madison-based youth mentorship and dropout prevention program, Boyz to Kings (BTK), recently completed a classic “three-peat” when the organization was voted a “Best of Florida” for the third…
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Lafayette school board honors students, showcases CTE programs
Danny Federico [email protected] The Lafayette County School Board heard several presentations during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The meeting began with Superintendent Robert Edwards leading the recognition of the district’s…
Bullard, Speights re-elected chairman and vice chairman
Jason Futch [email protected] On Tuesday, Nov. 11, during its annual organizational meeting, the Hamilton County School Board met to discuss its leadership. During the brief meeting, the board voted to retain Board…
Hamilton County School District Teacher and School Related Employee of the Year recognized
Jason Futch [email protected] The Hamilton County School District announced its district representatives for Teacher of the Year (TOY) and School-Related Employee of the Year (SREOY) during the regular meeting of the Hamilton…
Branford Youth Soccer League celebrates start of soccer season with Youth Night
Christian Peterson [email protected] Fall sports are coming to a close. Although a few teams are still battling it out on the state championship stage; winter sports are getting into gear. One sport…
Buccaneers take victory over Trojans in final regular game of season
Christian Peterson [email protected] On Friday, Oct. 31, the Hamilton County High School Trojans hosted the Branford High School Buccaneers for the final regular football game of the season. The Trojans entered the…
NFC powers up new Electrician Program with Workforce CAP grant
NFC Contributor North Florida College (NFC) is expanding career training opportunities with the launch of a new Electrician Program, powered by a Workforce CAP (Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant Program) grant. The…
Genesis Aldama-Vaquero selected as HCHS’s DAR Good Citizen
Tiffany Quintero Contributor Hamilton County High School (HCHS) is proud to announce Genesis Aldama-Vaquero has been selected as the school’s 2025-2026 Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen. The DAR Good…
Lesley Fry recognized for earning Emerging Leader distinction
Danny Federico [email protected] On Wednesday, Oct. 22, the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) announced that Lesley Fry, District 1 representative of the Suwannee County School Board, has earned the title of Emerging…
Sound of Suwannee walks away proud after first competition
Christian Peterson [email protected] High school is full of all kinds of extra-curricular activities. Although some may seem more popular than others, each allows teenagers to get a taste of something they might…
Hamilton students enjoy Fun Friday
Photos courtesy of Hamilton County School District Hamilton County Elementary School’s fifth grade students who exhibited outstanding traits, such as completing assignments, meeting reading goals, and showcasing positive behavior, had the opportunity…
Applications are open for the annual SVEC Youth Tour
Christian Peterson [email protected] Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) is one of the most prominent local businesses in the tri-county area. It also offers a plethora of community engagement events, including its annual…
Honoring Florida’s Van Gogh: Live Oak Public Library showcases Ernest M. Lee’s work
Jason Futch [email protected] When Ernest M. Lee was 3 years old, he grabbed a globe his grandmother owned and kept spinning it, his finger landing on “the boot” of America. He kept…
Christian Peterson [email protected] Turning Point USA has been a prominent topic of discussion lately. Ever since the murder of its founder, Charlie Kirk, chapters associated with his organization have been popping up…
Buccaneer Mylie Fernandez commits to Warner University
Christian Peterson [email protected] Recently, Mylie Fernandez, a Buccaneer volleyball player and volleyball state champion, committed to attending Warner University after graduating from Branford High School. “Coming off a state championship has me…
Buccaneers named volleyball Regional Champions
Christian Peterson [email protected] The regular volleyball season has come to an end, but with that comes the start of tournament season. The Branford High School Buccaneers have been poised and ready to…
Hornets take victory in rival game against Buccaneers
Christian Peterson [email protected] There are a few rivalries between local teams, however, none compare to the one between the Lafayette High School Hornets and the Branford High School Buccaneers. On Friday, Oct….