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Four North Florida College students received certification from the college’s Industrial Machinery Maintenance 1 program. Pictured are, in front, Rashaun Alexander (from left) and TeKeya Jones; back row, instructor Bill Eustace (from left), Toby Woloszyn and Wyatt Liles. (COURTESY)

Four North Florida College students received certification from the college’s Industrial Machinery Maintenance 1 program. Pictured are, in front, Rashaun Alexander (from left) and TeKeya Jones; back row, instructor Bill Eustace (from left), Toby Woloszyn and Wyatt Liles. (COURTESY)

NFC students earn industrial machinery certificates

NEWS STAFF
Friday, April 26, 2024
MADISON — Four students, including one each from Suwannee and Lafayette counties, in North Florida College’s Industrial Machinery Maintenance 1 program have shown their mastery of the foundational, core competencies of advanced manufacturing production in two assessment areas — safety and quality...

Live Oak early voting begins Monday

NEWS STAFF
Friday, April 26, 2024
LIVE OAK — Early voting begins Monday in the Live Oak City Council election. The city Election Day is May 7 but registered voters in the city can begin casting ballots this week. Early voting is open from Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Live Oak’s Beasley running for House seat

NEWS STAFF
Friday, April 26, 2024
Three Republican Florida House members have drawn Democratic challengers as they seek re-election this year, including one local race. Live Oak Democrat Kenny Beasley has opened an account to run against Rep. Jason Shoaf (R-Port St.

DOT: I-10 may see congestion Sunday

NEWS STAFF
Friday, April 26, 2024
LIVE OAK — Overnight travelers on Interstate 10 in Suwannee County should expect to slow down with possible congestion Sunday. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, law enforcement will be on the roadways during the overnight hours Sunday on I-10 between U.S.
An honor guard carries the casket of former Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham. (NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA)

An honor guard carries the casket of former Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham. (NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA)

Graham remembered as ‘great statesman’

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Friday, April 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — Hailed as a consummate public servant and champion of the environment, former Florida Gov. and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham lay in state Friday in the Old Capitol as about a thousand mourners paid their respects. Graham, 87, died April 16 at a retirement home in Gainesville.

Another look sought in redistricting case

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Friday, April 26, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — Voting-rights groups want a federal court to reconsider a ruling that upheld the constitutionality of a Florida congressional redistricting plan, pointing to the “outsized” role that Gov. Ron DeSantis played in pushing the plan through the Legislature.

Another rabies alert issued in Suwannee County

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, April 25, 2024
LIVE OAK — For the second straight week, a rabies alert has been issued for Suwannee County. The Suwannee County Health Department issued a warning Thursday for east central Suwannee County after a confirmed case of rabies was found in a raccoon killed near 89th Road on Saturday.
Live Oak, a Christian rapper, performs at the All Aboard Festival in February. Live Oak is scheduled to perform again Saturday at the Wildflower Festival at Heritage Park and Gardens. (COURTESY)

Live Oak, a Christian rapper, performs at the All Aboard Festival in February. Live Oak is scheduled to perform again Saturday at the Wildflower Festival at Heritage Park and Gardens. (COURTESY)

Wildflower Festival set to bloom in Live Oak

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
LIVE OAK — The inaugural Wildflower Festival is set to bloom this weekend in Live Oak. The third festival organized by the Suwannee Festivals group is planned for Heritage Park and Gardens, 1004 Helvenston Street in Live Oak, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Withlacoochee River advisory lifted

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
JASPER — Concerns over high bacteria levels in the Withlacoochee River have been eased. The Hamilton County Health Department announced this week that the health advisory issued last week on the river has been lifted.