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NFC graduates 138, including 67 local students

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
MADISON — North Florida College awarded 138 students — including 67 from Columbia, Suwannee, Lafayette and Hamilton counties — with degrees or certificates at the conclusion of its Spring Term 2023. Graduates were honored at NFC’s Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday at Van H.
Mike Peterson, a central Florida resident and former deputy, will perform Saturday at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park’s Music Hall. (COURTESY)

Mike Peterson, a central Florida resident and former deputy, will perform Saturday at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park’s Music Hall. (COURTESY)

Willett, Peterson return to SOSMP

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Two familiar faces will be returning to the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park this weekend. Arlyn Willett, a former Nashville artist, opens the weekend on Friday, while Mike Peterson, a former deputy sheriff, takes the stage Saturday.
North Florida College Sentinel Scholars Collegiate Academy students are all smiles after receiving their custom stoles to wear during graduation. Pictured are Brice Criggall (from left), Juan Sandoval, Ariana Lane, Cayla Anastasio, Gracie Clements and Laura Watson. Not pictured is Emma Clary. (COURTESY)

North Florida College Sentinel Scholars Collegiate Academy students are all smiles after receiving their custom stoles to wear during graduation. Pictured are Brice Criggall (from left), Juan Sandoval, Ariana Lane, Cayla Anastasio, Gracie Clements and Laura Watson. Not pictured is Emma Clary. (COURTESY)

Suwannee students first to graduate from NFC Sentinel Scholars Academy

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
LIVE OAK — Seven Suwannee County students made history this month. On May 5, North Florida College celebrates its first graduating class of the Sentinel Scholars Collegiate Academy at the NFC Live Oak Location.

Florida sending troops, officers to Texas

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said Florida “stands ready” and will send Florida National Guard troops and law-enforcement officers to Texas to help with border control as he nears an expected announcement of a White House bid.

Live Oak eyes retiring fire chief’s replacement

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, May 12, 2023
LIVE OAK — For the first time in more than two decades, the City of Live Oak is looking for a new fire chief. Chad Croft is retiring after 36 years with the Live Oak Fire Department, the past 21 as chief, “on or about” June 2, according a retirement letter submitted to the city on April 20.
Trampled by Turtles is among the bands set to play the seventh annual Suwannee Roots Revival in October. (COURTESY)

Trampled by Turtles is among the bands set to play the seventh annual Suwannee Roots Revival in October. (COURTESY)

Suwannee Roots Revival returning to SOSMP

NEWS STAFF
Friday, May 12, 2023
LIVE OAK — Reviving and carrying on the longtime tradition of hosting some of the most prominent names in American roots music and beyond, the seventh annual Suwannee Roots Revival returns to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park on Oct. 5-8.
The elevator at the Lafayette County Courthouse could get an upgrade after the BOCC said it may be looking for bidders for the project. (FILE)

The elevator at the Lafayette County Courthouse could get an upgrade after the BOCC said it may be looking for bidders for the project. (FILE)

Lafayette courthouse preparing for elevator repair

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
MAYO —  A lift for the Lafayette County Courthouse elevator is coming. The Lafayette County Board of County Commissioners approved requesting bids for modernizing the courthouse elevator at its meeting Tuesday morning.