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Miami man killed in I-75 crash in Hamilton County

JENNINGS — A Miami man was killed Sunday morning when his pickup ran into the back of a parked semi on the shoulder of Interstate 75.A Florida Highway Patrol release said the 34-year-old from Miami was headed north on I-75 around 4:42 a.m. Sunday when his pickup approached a left-hand curve near...

Rabies alert issued west of Live Oak

LIVE OAK — A rabies alert has been issued for western Suwannee County after a confirmed case found in a raccoon.The Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County issued the alert on July 1 after the raccoon was exposed off State Road 51 west of Live Oak on June 29.

Auditor: Suwannee County in ‘good shape’ financially

Despite a handful of findings and recommendations among constitutional officers, Suwannee County looks good financially overall according to an independent auditor.Caleb Perla, a partner with Powell and Jones, told the Suwannee County Commission that its accounts have ample reserves and that it had...

July 4 celebrations planned for Live Oak, Branford, Mayo and Jasper

Some of the United States of America’s historic heroes will descend on downtown Live Oak to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.Sort of.As part of Live Oak’s annual Freedom Festival on Saturday, July 4, will be a unique addition in a living historical timeline parade that will take those...

Suwannee has $7M approved in signed budget

One small project in Suwannee County got cut when Gov. Ron DeSantis approved the state budget Monday.As part of the more than $800 million in line item vetoes that DeSantis cut from the state’s $117.6 billion spending plan, which went into effect Wednesday, was $350,000 toward a water line...

Lafayette' schools among state’s best again

The Lafayette County School District remains one of the state’s best.The Florida Department of Education released its School Grades on Wednesday with the Lafayette County School District earning an ‘A’ score for the eighth straight year, totaling the third most points of any district in the state.

Lafayette’s state-funded projects survive vetoes

Lafayette County’s state appropriations survived Gov. Ron DeSantis’ veto pen Monday.In approving the budget ahead of the July 1 start to the state’s fiscal year, DeSantis vetoed more than $800 million from the state’s $117.6 billion spending plan.

Hamilton’s three projects remain in budget

Hamilton County’s three state appropriation projects all received the blessing of Gov. Ron DeSantis.While DeSantis cut more than $800 million from the state’s $114.5 billion budget through line item vetoes Monday, DeSantis didn’t touch the $874,500 that was earmarked for Hamilton County.The county...

Drought conditions reveal new springs along Suwannee

LIVE OAK — While ongoing drought conditions have reduced river flows across the region, unusually low water levels have also provided a unique opportunity for Suwannee River Water Management District staff to locate and document several previously unknown springs.

Rabies alert extended in Jennings area

JENNINGS — A rabies alert issued last month for northern Hamilton County has now been extended after another confirmed case.The Florida Department of Health in Hamilton County extended the rabies alert Friday in response to a confirmed case of rabies in a fox that died suddenly near Jennings off NW...