Scott Samera (from left) and Danielle Samera talk home floor plans and options with Bryan Zecher during a previous Parade of Homes event. (FILE)

Parade features 6 new homes, expands to Suwannee County

The 2024 Parade of Homes now includes six homes and has expanded its map to include eastern Suwannee County for the event that will take place on April 27-28. Premier new-home construction will be on display to the public during the weekend. The…
The 2024 Parade of Homes now includes six homes and has expanded its map to include eastern Suwannee County for the event that will take place on April 27-28. Premier new-home construction will be on display to the public during the weekend. The event runs from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Saturday April 27…
Columbia’s baseball team continued to climb in this week’s FHSAA rankings with less than two weeks to go in the regular season. The Tigers (10-11) rose to third in Region 1-5A following a 4-game winning streak that included a win over class 4A No. 3 Bishop Kenny, though Tuesday's loss to North…
Lake City residents will have the opportunity to be heard before Council members or the Mayor receive raises in the future. The Lake City Council voted 2-1 during its Monday meeting to have any potential raises for itself tied to resolutions that’d have to be made on or before July 31, just before…
LIVE OAK – The most crowded field in the upcoming Suwannee County elections, the sheriff’s race is also the most expensive. According to campaign finance reports filed with the Suwannee County Supervisor of Elections office, Sheriff Sam St. John leads that campaign race having raised $38,450 so…
BASEBALL — Suwannee 6, Leon 2: Colton Rogers went 2 for 3 with two RBIs and PJ Davis drove in one run on a 2-for-3 night to lead the Bulldogs (12-6-1) past the Lions (8-13) on the road. Logan Brooks allowed two earned runs on six hits in the start before Kyler Watson relieved him and pitched four…
MAYO — From the pitching circle and the batter’s box, Kadence Compton led Fort White in dispatching its District 6-1A rival Lafayette. Against the team that they split two regular-season games with last year, there was no doubt who the king, or queen, of the hill was as the Class 1A Indians run-…
Several area students and residents got an inside look at local agriculture during the inaugural Kids Feeding Kids Ag Expo last weekend. The Columbia High School FFA program partnered for the event which served as a fundraiser for both organizations. Several local vendors from the agriculture…
Folks spending time on local rivers should think twice about their boating speeds after increased rainfall levels over the past few months. According to a Suwannee River Water Management District release, higher-than-expected rainfall is contributing to higher river levels, leading to the SRWMD…
FALMOUTH – A Live Oak woman faces charges after getting unruly at work Friday. According to a Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office report, 19-year-old Trinity Sanjuan had reportedly been throwing chairs at the Pilgrim’s Pride plant in western Suwannee County and battered a fellow employee. The report…
TALLAHASSEE — Amid a high-profile legal battle about his suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Democrat Andrew Warren on Tuesday announced he will run again this year for Hillsborough County state attorney. Warren was elected state attorney twice before being suspended in August 2022 by DeSantis, who…
Trayce McKenzie’s arm is still a work in progress. That was clear in his second start of the season following an offseason elbow injury. Class 2A No. 6 North Florida Christian knocked the Columbia pitcher around early, scoring six runs in the first two innings before rolling to an 11-0 run-rule…