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Gov. Ron DeSantis, pictured delivering the State of the State address last year, will open the legislative session Tuesday with the annual address. (NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA FILE)

Gov. Ron DeSantis, pictured delivering the State of the State address last year, will open the legislative session Tuesday with the annual address. (NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA FILE)

10 big issues for the 2024 legislative session

TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers will start the annual 60-day legislative session on Tuesday, with Gov. Ron DeSantis giving his State of the State address.
A rendering of Wave Armor’s manufacturing plant in Suwannee County released in April. The Suwannee County Commission is looking at possibly amending its development agreement with Rhino Inc. at its upcoming meeting Tuesday. (COURTESY)

A rendering of Wave Armor’s manufacturing plant in Suwannee County released in April. The Suwannee County Commission is looking at possibly amending its development agreement with Rhino Inc. at its upcoming meeting Tuesday. (COURTESY)

Suwannee eyes new Project Wave deal

LIVE OAK — Altered site plans are leading to a new agreement between Suwannee County and Project Wave. The Suwannee County Commission will consider at an amended development agreement with Rhino Inc. at its Tuesday meeting. The commission meets at 5:30 p.m.
Southern Exposure, a band out of Hamilton County, will return to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park on Friday. (COURTESY)

Southern Exposure, a band out of Hamilton County, will return to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park on Friday. (COURTESY)

SOSMP hosting year-end family friendly events

LIVE OAK — While 2023 is starting to wind down, things are picking up at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. After hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas events, the park is set to ring in the new year with several more events packed into the final few days of the current one.