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SBA disaster loans still available in ‘grace period’

NEWS STAFF
Friday, December 1, 2023
Those impacted by Hurricane Idalia have an extra two weeks to seek low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. While the deadline to obtain a property disaster loan initially passed Wednesday, the SBA is providing a “grace period” that extends the deadline to Dec. 14.

Court backs DeSantis redistricting plan

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Friday, December 1, 2023
TALLAHASSEE — A state appeals court Friday upheld a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature, rejecting arguments that it unconstitutionally diminished the rights of Black voters to elect a candidate of their choice.
People watch a debate between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during a watch party at Manny’s on Thursday in San Francisco. Newsom and DeSantis were hosted by Sean Hannity on Fox. (JUSTIN SULLIVAN/Getty Images/TNS)

People watch a debate between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during a watch party at Manny’s on Thursday in San Francisco. Newsom and DeSantis were hosted by Sean Hannity on Fox. (JUSTIN SULLIVAN/Getty Images/TNS)

DeSantis, Newsom lob insults in faceoff

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Friday, December 1, 2023
Hyped as “The Great Red State vs. Blue State” debate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom squabbled Thursday night in what could presage a future presidential showdown between leaders from opposite ends of the country and the ideological spectrum.
Christmas on the Square usually attracts tens of thousands of visitors to downtown Live Oak. This year’s festival will still go on this weekend despite forecast for rainy conditions. (ROB WOLFE/Special to the Reporter)

Christmas on the Square usually attracts tens of thousands of visitors to downtown Live Oak. This year’s festival will still go on this weekend despite forecast for rainy conditions. (ROB WOLFE/Special to the Reporter)

Rain won’t wash out Christmas on the Square

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
LIVE OAK — The 39th annual Christmas on the Square appears to be attracting an unwanted visitor this weekend: Mother Nature. Rain is expected to arrive in North Florida on Friday, sticking around for both days of the craft booths at the three-day event.
An Armed Forces body bearer team moves the casket for former first lady Rosalynn Carter into Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University for a tribute service on Tuesday in Atlanta. (BRYNN ANDERSON/Associated Press)

An Armed Forces body bearer team moves the casket for former first lady Rosalynn Carter into Glenn Memorial Church at Emory University for a tribute service on Tuesday in Atlanta. (BRYNN ANDERSON/Associated Press)

Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends, dignitaries

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
ATLANTA — Rosalynn Carter was remembered Tuesday as a former U.S. first lady who leveraged her fierce intellect and political power to put her deep Christian faith into action by always helping others, especially those who needed it most.
A float featuring characters from Peanuts rides along the parade route during the 2022 Christmas on the Square festivities in Live Oak. (ROB WOLFE/Special to the Reporter)

A float featuring characters from Peanuts rides along the parade route during the 2022 Christmas on the Square festivities in Live Oak. (ROB WOLFE/Special to the Reporter)

Christmas returns to the square

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, November 24, 2023
LIVE OAK — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas on the Square in Live Oak. The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce’s annual holiday festival returns Thursday for its 39th edition.
Hurricane Idalia caused damage to numerous businesses in Taylor County, including a gas station. (NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA)

Hurricane Idalia caused damage to numerous businesses in Taylor County, including a gas station. (NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA)

Storm season ends, recovery will still take time

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Friday, November 24, 2023
TALLAHASSEE — For a second consecutive hurricane season, Florida took a direct hit from a major storm. But while the 2023 season will end next week, restoration efforts from Hurricane Idalia will continue for years in rural North Florida, particularly for people in the agriculture industry.