Opinion

Suwannee High was trying to ‘Get in One for the thumb in 91’ in 1991 after winning the previous four Class 3A state titles. That run also brought ESPN to town in 1991 to document the program’s success. (COURTESY SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT)

Suwannee High was trying to ‘Get in One for the thumb in 91’ in 1991 after winning the previous four Class 3A state titles. That run also brought ESPN to town in 1991 to document the program’s success. (COURTESY SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT)

Every day — and Dog — has its own story

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
In researching 100 seasons of Suwannee High football, one thing stood out: the amazing collection of stories that most will have never known or heard about previously.
Todd Wilson (left), the publisher of the Lake City Reporter and Live Oak Reporter, speaks with Suwannee County Parks and Recreation Director Alden Rosner during the Reporter’s mix and mingle at its Live Oak office last month. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Todd Wilson (left), the publisher of the Lake City Reporter and Live Oak Reporter, speaks with Suwannee County Parks and Recreation Director Alden Rosner during the Reporter’s mix and mingle at its Live Oak office last month. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Excited to be your community partner

TODD WILSON
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Our Reporter team was humbled to be “officially” welcomed to the Live Oak community last month during our first mix and mingle and ribbon cutting hosted at our office on East Howard Street downtown.
Seth Slanker (left) and Jackson Swisher show off their catches at the 2022 Strike King Bassmaster College Series National Championship. (COURTESY FGC)

Seth Slanker (left) and Jackson Swisher show off their catches at the 2022 Strike King Bassmaster College Series National Championship. (COURTESY FGC)

COLLEGE FISHING: FGC finishes national runners-up

TONY BRITT
Monday, September 5, 2022
The Florida Gateway College bass fishing team of Seth Slanker and Jackson Swisher came within 3 pounds, seven ounces, of capturing a national title Sunday afternoon during the 2022 Strike King Bassmaster College Series National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops.