Regional

DeSantis signs rural hospitals bill

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that will create a new category of “rural emergency hospitals.” Supporters have said the bill (SB 644), which passed unanimously during this year’s legislative session, is designed to help ensure health-care access in rural areas.

Four killed in three crashes over weekend

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
JASPER — A motorcyclist was killed early Monday morning when she didn’t stop at an intersection and crashed through two road signs. A 50-year-old Live Oak woman was headed north on County Road 25A in southern Hamilton County around 6:15 a.m.

Education voucher program increases

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — A state voucher program that began in the 2023-2024 school year is on pace to double in size — at least — as applications roll in from families who educate children at home and are seeking funds to make a range of purchases.
Michael Brock, an engineer with the Florida Department of Transportation, discusses the Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 129 interchange improvements with Brent Baris during an open house Thursday at Live Oak City Hall. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Michael Brock, an engineer with the Florida Department of Transportation, discusses the Interstate 10 and U.S. Highway 129 interchange improvements with Brent Baris during an open house Thursday at Live Oak City Hall. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

I-10, 129 improvements backed by community

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, May 24, 2024
LIVE OAK — A project set to improve traffic access at the Interstate 10-U.S. Highway 129 interchange was presented to the public Thursday afternoon. The Florida Department of Transportation hosted a hybrid public meeting at Live Oak city hall to inform residents of the planned construction.

SCSO: Man killed father over will

NEWS STAFF
Friday, May 24, 2024
LIVE OAK — Authorities say a Live Oak man killed his father Thursday after a dispute over his inheritance. Suwannee County deputies responded to a residence on 89th Road in northern Suwannee County late Thursday morning and found 85-year-old Norman Ellis dead from blunt force trauma to his head.
The Lee Boys, who play ‘sacred steel,’ will be the headliners of the 72nd annual Florida Folk Festival at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs. (FILE)

The Lee Boys, who play ‘sacred steel,’ will be the headliners of the 72nd annual Florida Folk Festival at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs. (FILE)

72nd Folk Festival returns this weekend

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
WHITE SPRINGS — Florida culture will be on display this weekend to the tune of more than 300 performances, dozens of crafters and loads of workshops, dancing, food and games.