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Miss Trunchbull, the headmistress at the school in ‘Matilda’ played by Lillian Sasser (left) scolds Matilda’s teacher Miss Honey, played by Jamylai Leon, during a scene from the Suwannee High theater troupe’s rehearsal for this weekend’s performances. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Michelle Harrison, the Freedom Fest committee chair, said the America 250 patriotic historical living timeline parade will make the annual July 4 celebration something the community will never forget. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

A map of potential projects identified in the draft Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency plan update. (COURTESY)

An example of a recent scam targeting individuals claiming to come from county courts regarding outstanding traffic and toll violations. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reminds residents that official government agencies do not request payment through QR codes, third-party links or unverified online platforms. (COURTESY)

Suwannee County Fair Manager Lynn Touchton helps a child with an animal at a previous year’s Suwannee County Fair. The 111th annual fair opens Friday and will run for nine days, celebrating fair, family and freedom. (COURTESY)

Suwannee County Commission Chairman Franklin White suggest the county and Barge Design Solutions share the burden for the dispute over a change order on the wastewater design. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

David Chandler, the president of the Lake City Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, said the patriotism on display for the country’s semiquincentennial is ‘incredible.’ (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

The eighth annual Suwannee Spring Reunion starts today and runs through Sunday at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. (COURTESY)