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North Florida, on average, received less rain in February than the historical average. Northwestern Lafayette County, though, received more than six inches of rain. (COURTESY)

North Florida, on average, received less rain in February than the historical average. Northwestern Lafayette County, though, received more than six inches of rain. (COURTESY)

SRWMD: February drier than normal

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
LIVE OAK — Overall, February was drier than normal in North Florida. Just don’t tell that to people in northwestern Lafayette County.

Interstate-10 on-ramp closing for striping

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
WELLBORN — The westbound Interstate 10 on-ramp in Wellborn will be temporarily closed tonight into Thursday morning. The Florida Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that the County Road 137 on-ramp to I-10 west will be closed for pavement striping from 9 p.m. today to 6 a.m.
Harley Means, the state geologist and director of the Florida Geological Survey, unveils a new marker certifying the Jennings Bluff Tract as a State Geological Site on Friday. (COURTESY SRWMD)

Harley Means, the state geologist and director of the Florida Geological Survey, unveils a new marker certifying the Jennings Bluff Tract as a State Geological Site on Friday. (COURTESY SRWMD)

Significant designation: Jennings Bluff Tract named State Geological Site

NEWS STAFF
Monday, March 20, 2023
JENNINGS — A Suwannee River Water Management District property has a new title to signify its significance. On Friday, the Jennings Bluff Tract in northern Hamilton County was designated a State Geological Site by the Florida Geological Survey staff.
Former President Donald J. Trump gestures at the NCAA Wrestling Championships, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. (SUE OGROCKI/Associated Press)

Former President Donald J. Trump gestures at the NCAA Wrestling Championships, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Tulsa, Okla. (SUE OGROCKI/Associated Press)

Trump says he expects to be arrested, calls for protest

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, March 20, 2023
NEW YORK — Donald Trump claimed on Saturday that his arrest is imminent and issued an extraordinary call for his supporters to protest as a New York grand jury investigates hush money payments to women who alleged sexual encounters with the former president.

One killed in I-10 rollover

NEWS STAFF
Monday, March 20, 2023
LIVE OAK — A New Orleans woman was killed when she was thrown from an overturning vehicle on Interstate 10 on Saturday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV was heading east on I-10 around 1 a.m.
Fort White High School alumnus Cameo Lance displays her award. (COURTESY)

Fort White High School alumnus Cameo Lance displays her award. (COURTESY)

Lance honored by armed forces

NEWS STAFF
Friday, March 17, 2023
Fort White High School alumnus Cameo Lance was recently recognized and honored with an award for her work with the United States Space Force and the U.S. Air Force in developing technology for the cislunar space.

House poised to pass voucher expansion

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Thursday, March 16, 2023
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House is on the cusp of passing a massive expansion of school-voucher programs that would make every student eligible to receive taxpayer-backed scholarships, while the full Senate is poised to consider its version of the bill.
Fair rides and attractions will be available to enjoy for nine days beginning Friday as the 108th annual Suwannee County Fair returns. (FILE)

Fair rides and attractions will be available to enjoy for nine days beginning Friday as the 108th annual Suwannee County Fair returns. (FILE)

Suwannee County Fair adds new derby

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
LIVE OAK — The 108th annual Suwannee County Fair will be the first in four years to offer its full assortment of goodies. The nine-day fair opens Friday at the Suwannee County Fairgrounds with opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. The fair runs through March 25 with gates opening at 6 p.m. daily.