Freedom Festival to honor Purple Heart recipients

Uncle Sam made at an appearance at a previous year’s Freedom Festival in downtown Live Oak. This year’s event is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on July 4. Purple Heart recipients from Suwannee County will be recognized. (FILE)
Uncle Sam made at an appearance at a previous year’s Freedom Festival in downtown Live Oak. This year’s event is set to begin at 6:30 p.m. on July 4. Purple Heart recipients from Suwannee County will be recognized. (FILE)

LIVE OAK — Live Oak’s Independence Day celebration will highlight Purple Heart recipients from Suwannee County.

The city’s Freedom Festival will be held July 4th in downtown Live Oak, beginning at 6:30…