New principals named at three district schools
JAMIE WACHTER
Three Suwannee County schools will have new principals for next school year.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Regional
TaxWatch labels Hamilton County water projects as ‘turkeys’
JAMIE WACHTER
All three of the projects funded for Hamilton County in the state budget are “turkeys,” according to a statewide watchdog group.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Suwannee registered offender nabbed after online gaming chats
NEWS STAFF
A Live Oak registered sexual offender was arrested last week for chatting with underage girls through social media and online gaming platforms months after being released from state prison.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Live Oak City Council President Matt Campell said the board had its ‘hands’ tied on the planning and zoning appeal for three duplexes on Ohio Avenue. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Live Oak planning and zoning denial reversed on appeal
JAMIE WACHTER
The Live Oak City Council has overruled the city’s planning and zoning board on a site plan application.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Suwannee candidates all officially qualified
NEWS STAFF
All the known candidates in Suwannee County races have qualified for this fall’s election.According to the Suwannee County Supervisor of Elections Office, Democrats Stefan Blue, Cynthia Robinson and Billy White Sr. have all qualified for the primary in the District 2 County Commission race.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
TaxWatch: No ‘turkeys,’ but scrutiny needed on Lafayette projects
NEWS STAFF
While Lafayette County’s potential state-funded projects are “turkey” free, some need extra scrutiny, according to a state watchdog organization.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Five Hamilton County candidates qualify for election
NEWS STAFF
JASPER — Five candidates for office in Hamilton County have qualified for this fall’s elections.According to the Hamilton County Supervisor of Elections Office, District 4 County Commission candidate Annie Pinello has qualified as a Democrat for the November general election.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Property tax cut headed to ballot
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE — Lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping tax cut for homestead property owners pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending it to the November ballot.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Hamilton teen reported missing
NEWS STAFF
JASPER — A Hamilton County teen was reported missing Monday, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.The FDLE issued a missing child alert for 16-year-old Elissa McCarthy on Monday night.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Joy Geiger sings the national anthem during Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony at the American Legion Harry C. Gray II Memorial Post 107 in McAlpin as the American flag waves in front of her. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Suwannee remembers the fallen on Memorial Day
JAMIE WACHTER
McALPIN — It is a day for remembrance.From the guest speaker at the American Legion Harry C.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026