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Hunter Dylan Jones Buck was apprehended in Suwannee County on Thursday by the U.S. Marshals, Florida Highway Patrol and the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office. (COURTESY)

Hunter Dylan Jones Buck was apprehended in Suwannee County on Thursday by the U.S. Marshals, Florida Highway Patrol and the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office. (COURTESY)

St. Augustine fugitive captured in Suwannee County, again

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, September 2, 2021
McALPIN — Lightning can strike twice. For the second time in seven months, a St. Augustine fugitive was located and apprehended in Suwannee County. The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office assisted the U.S.
Hamilton County is tied for the second lowest vaccination rate in Florida at just 35% of the population, ages 12 and older.

Hamilton County is tied for the second lowest vaccination rate in Florida at just 35% of the population, ages 12 and older.

Free vaccines coming to Hamilton County

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
WHITE SPRINGS — Free covid-19 vaccinations will be administered Saturday in southern Hamilton County. The Hamilton County Health Department will be hosting the vaccination event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at its White Springs Clinic, 16811 Spring Street in White Springs.

Vigil for fallen soldiers planned

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, August 30, 2021
LIVE OAK — The 13 U.S. service members killed last week in Afghanistan will be remembered a week later in downtown Live Oak. The Suwannee Coalition is hosting a candlelight vigil from 7:45-8:30 p.m.

Ida likely to drive up gas prices

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Monday, August 30, 2021
After Florida motorists have seen a drop in gasoline prices in recent weeks, Hurricane Ida is likely to make it more expensive to fill up. The AAA auto club said Monday that the massive hurricane, which made landfall Sunday in Louisiana, caused futures prices for gasoline to increase.

Judge questions state’s protest law

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Monday, August 30, 2021
TALLAHASSEE — A federal judge tangled Monday with lawyers for the state over a controversial law — one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ top legislative priorities — that enhances penalties and creates new crimes in protests that turn violent.
Flooded streets and homes are shown in the Spring Meadow subdivision in LaPlace after Hurricane Ida moved through on Monday. (STEVE HELBER/Associated Press)

Flooded streets and homes are shown in the Spring Meadow subdivision in LaPlace after Hurricane Ida moved through on Monday. (STEVE HELBER/Associated Press)

New Orleans levees pass Ida’s test

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, August 30, 2021
NEW ORLEANS — The levees, floodwalls and floodgates that protect New Orleans held up against Hurricane Ida’s fury, passing their toughest test since the federal government spent billions of dollars to upgrade a system that catastrophically failed when Hurricane Katrina struck 16 years ago.
President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken look on as as a carry team moves a transfer case with the remains of Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, 22, of Logansport, Ind., during a casualty return at Dover Air Force Base on Sunday for the 13 service members killed in the suicide bombing in Kabul on Aug. 26. (CAROLYN KASTER/Associated Press)

President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken look on as as a carry team moves a transfer case with the remains of Marine Corps Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez, 22, of Logansport, Ind., during a casualty return at Dover Air Force Base on Sunday for the 13 service members killed in the suicide bombing in Kabul on Aug. 26. (CAROLYN KASTER/Associated Press)

Last U.S. troops exit Afghanistan

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Monday, August 30, 2021
WASHINGTON — The United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan late Monday, ending America’s longest war and closing a chapter in military history likely to be remembered for colossal failures, unfulfilled promises and a frantic final exit that cost the lives of more than 180 Afghans and...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during an event to give out bonuses to first responders held at the Grand Beach Hotel Surfside on Aug. 10 in Surfside. (JOE RAEDLE/Getty Images/TNS)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during an event to give out bonuses to first responders held at the Grand Beach Hotel Surfside on Aug. 10 in Surfside. (JOE RAEDLE/Getty Images/TNS)

Judge blocks DeSantis’ order banning mask mandates

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, August 27, 2021
FORT LAUDERDALE  — Florida school districts can legally require their students to wear masks to prevent the spread of covid-19, a judge ruled Friday, saying Gov. Ron DeSantis overstepped his authority when he issued an executive order banning such mandates. Leon County Circuit Judge John C.