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Search is on for armed, dangerous LO carjacker

A Live Oak man is wanted by authorities after a string of armed robbery attempts over the weekend. A Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office release states that Monte Deaundre Ellis, a 21-year-old considered to be armed and dangerous, brandished a handgun in an incident inside the Live Oak city limits.

Crowds flock to Live Oak festival

LIVE OAK — Another year, the same response to Christmas on the Square. A year after possible record crowds flocked to downtown Live Oak for the annual Christmas festival, the 38th edition of the holiday season kickoff again had thousands crowding around the Suwannee County Courthouse square.

Human remains found in Suwannee County

SUWANNEE RANCHETTES — After the discovery of human remains in southeastern Suwannee County on Saturday, authorities now are in the process of trying to identify them.

1 killed, 2 seriously injured in Mayo crash

MAYO — A crash on U.S. Highway 27 northwest of Mayo late Friday night left one man dead and two women seriously injured. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV was approaching U.S. 27 from a private driveway to the east around 10 p.m.

Eagle among agency heads departing state

Two state agency heads are stepping down from their posts as Gov. Ron DeSantis moves into a second term as governor.

Passidomo creates resiliency committee

Preparing for the 2023 legislative session, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, on Monday announced the creation of a new Select Committee on Resiliency and other committee assignments. The resiliency committee will be chaired by Sen.

Renner rounds out House leadership team

House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, expanded his field of floor lieutenants as he rounded out his committee chairs and vice chairs in advance of the 2023 legislative session that begins March 7. Serving under Port Charlotte Republican Rep.

Human remains found in Suwannee County

SUWANNEE RANCHETTES — Human remains were found in a wooded area in southeastern Suwannee County on Saturday, according to authorities.

One killed, two seriously injured in Mayo crash

MAYO - A crash on U.S. Highway 27 northwest of Mayo late Friday night left one man dead and two women seriously injured. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV was approaching U.S. 27 from a private driveway to the east around 10 p.m.

DeSantis prospects may force Florida law review

MIAMI — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may need some help from the state Legislature if he proceeds with a highly anticipated bid for the Republican presidential nomination. A “resign to run” law requires state officeholders to commit to leave their positions if they run for federal office.