Governor Ron DeSantis awards $1.9 million to Suwannee County 

Christian Peterson [email protected] Governor Ron DeSantis visited Suwannee County with a special gift on Tuesday, Aug. 30. Suwannee County citizens, business owners and government employees filed into the Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative press room anticipating his arrival. Excitement filled the air, almost as palpable as the chatter arising from the crowd. The room was full, standing room only with approximately 100 people. Shortly after 12:30 p.m., the Governor made his entrance, preceded by the Suwannee Board of County Commissioners, Sheriff Sam St. John, Representative Chuck Brannan and Florida Deputy Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella. Governor DeSantis ar