Regional

FPL seeks OK on solar projects

Florida Power & Light on Wednesday filed a proposal at the state Public Service Commission that seeks a go-ahead for 12 new solar-energy facilities. The projects were contemplated in a 2021 settlement that set base electric rates for FPL.

LCSO dispatcher dies after cancer battle

MAYO — The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office is in mourning after a dispatcher’s battle with cancer ended. Austin Petty, an LCSO communications dispatcher, passed away Monday morning. He was 22 years old.

Septic company owner fined for illegal dumping

O’BRIEN — A septic company owner was fined $25,000 last month for illegal dumping in central Suwannee County.

Six issues to watch on November ballot

TALLAHASSEE — With the state Supreme Court this week signing off on ballot initiatives about abortion rights and recreational use of marijuana, Floridians in November will vote on six proposed constitutional amendments.

Recreational marijuana headed to ballot

TALLAHASSEE — A divided Florida Supreme Court on Monday approved placing on the November ballot a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at allowing recreational use of marijuana.

Voters League hosting forum for Live Oak candidates

Voters can hear directly from Live Oak City Council candidates Monday. The Suwannee County Voters League is hosting its Meet the Candidates Forum on Monday, April 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Live Oak City Hall, 101 White Avenue SE. The public is invited to attend the event.

Florida Supreme Court OK’s abortion limits, ballot initiative

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court on Monday rejected decades of legal precedents and upheld a law that will lead to preventing abortions after six weeks of pregnancy — but also cleared the way for voters to decide in November whether they want to enshrine abortion rights in the state...

Suwannee Valley Unsolved partners with forensic investigation group

A non-profit group of forensic investigators could soon aid in solving area cold cases.

Woman killed in single-vehicle wreck

HILDRETH — A woman was killed in an early morning crash Thursday when her pickup overturned and caught fire in southeastern Suwannee County. The woman, who died in the crash, has not been identified, according to Florida Highway Patrol, and next of kin notification is pending positive ID.

Davis wants more information after traffic workshop

LIVE OAK — A workshop cleared up some traffic concerns but Live Oak Mayor Frank Davis still wants more information about a property seeking annexation into the city. The annexation of approximately 140 acres just south of the city limits has been approved by the Live Oak City Council.