Regional

Suwannee commission looks to dispose of trash problem

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, April 18, 2022
LIVE OAK — Looking to dispose of its solid waste collection problem, the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners is ready to start looking through options. One of those options — curbside pickup within the county — will be discussed during a public hearing at today’s 5 p.m.

Judge rejects travel mask mandate

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Monday, April 18, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — A Florida federal judge on Monday struck down a requirement that travelers wear masks in airports and on planes, trains and buses, saying the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention overstepped its authority as it tried to prevent the spread of covid-19. U.S.
Governor Ron DeSantis holds up the key to the City of Live Oak at the opening ceremonies of the Suwannee County Fair. Live Oak Mayor Frank Davis presented the key, which was made out of a 300-year-old oak tree by Marine Corps veteran John Berube, to DeSantis. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Governor Ron DeSantis holds up the key to the City of Live Oak at the opening ceremonies of the Suwannee County Fair. Live Oak Mayor Frank Davis presented the key, which was made out of a 300-year-old oak tree by Marine Corps veteran John Berube, to DeSantis. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

DeSantis Governor attends opening ceremony of Suwannee County Fair

TONY BRITT
Saturday, April 16, 2022
LIVE OAK — The return of the Suwannee County Fair from a two-year hiatus attracted a crowd Friday to the Suwannee County Fairgrounds. It also brought in a special guest. Gov.

County, Live Oak douse flames with agreement

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, April 16, 2022
LIVE OAK — Two is greater than one. An automatic aide agreement between the Live Oak Fire Department and Suwannee County Fire Rescue will mean additional services and better coverage for residents within and near the City of Live Oak.

LC man charged in Perry shooting

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, April 14, 2022
PERRY — A Lake City man was arrested after an early morning shooting Saturday left one dead. Elijah Gregory Eggert, 21, now faces charges of tampering with evidence, discharging a firearm in a public area, the use of a firearm under the influence of alcohol, and negligent manslaughter.
A child enjoys a ride on the midway at a previous Suwannee County Fair, which returns after a two-year break, starting today. (SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT FILE)

A child enjoys a ride on the midway at a previous Suwannee County Fair, which returns after a two-year break, starting today. (SUWANNEE DEMOCRAT FILE)

Suwannee County Fair back after two-year break

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, April 14, 2022
LIVE OAK — The carnival lights are returning to the country nights of the Suwannee County Fair once again. For the first time since 2019, the Suwannee County Fairgrounds, 1302 11th St. SW in Live Oak, will be bustling with the fair for nine days, starting today.
Ridgeview High School student Gracie McCann shows off the winning design in Clay County’s ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest. (COURTESY)

Ridgeview High School student Gracie McCann shows off the winning design in Clay County’s ‘I Voted’ sticker design contest. (COURTESY)

Hamilton Co. supervisor wants new voting stickers

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, April 14, 2022
JASPER — The Hamilton County Supervisor of Elections Office is looking for a few good artists. Leading up to the primary and general elections later this year, the office is opening up a contest through May 13 to school-age children in the county to design a new “I Voted” sticker.

Drunk driver crashes into mobile home

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, April 14, 2022
LIVE OAK — A high speed chase, triggered by an alleged inebriated driver cutting off a Suwannee County deputy, ended when the suspect crashed into a mobile home, causing thousands of dollars worth of damage.
Artificial lights are used to provide plants with the nutrients and light levels required for growth during the indoor agriculture research project. (COURTESY/UF/IFAS)

Artificial lights are used to provide plants with the nutrients and light levels required for growth during the indoor agriculture research project. (COURTESY/UF/IFAS)

Smart Garden taking root through partnership

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, April 14, 2022
LIVE OAK — A collaborative effort is looking to take agriculture indoors.