Regional

CCSO: Drunk trucker causes disturbance

ELLISVILLE — A New York man is in custody after Columbia County deputies said he caused issues for patrons at the Global Bar & Grill at 14197 S U.S. Highway 441, the law enforcement officers who arrived at the scene, and for the paramedics treating his injuries afterward.

Indictment: White supremacists rewarded for violence in prisons

TAMPA — A white supremacist group rewarded members with tattoo “patches” for committing acts of violence, including assaulting peaceful demonstrators at a racial justice protest last summer, as well as an assault at Columbia Correctional Institution, according to a federal racketeering indictment...

Covid cases spike in Florida

Florida saw a significant jump in the number of new covid-19 cases in the past week, a surge noted by the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as part of a “pandemic of unvaccinated.”

State, local unemployment rates on the rise for June

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s unemployment rate again ticked upward as employers scramble to fill openings amid a surge in spending as people emerge from the coronavirus pandemic.

Live Oak Council extends block on new gaming sites

LIVE OAK — Internet cafes don’t have to cash out, at least not yet.

DeSantis urges Cuban military to overthrow government

TALLAHASSEE — Gov.Ron DeSantis told young members of Cuba’s military to “live in the history books” by overthrowing their nation’s communist leadership, as he pushed President Joe Biden to bring Wi-Fi access back to people protesting on the island nation.

Live Oak public works director resigns

LIVE OAK — Before the Live Oak City Council could discuss his position at its Tuesday night meeting, Public Works Director Andy Townsend submitted his resignation.

Citrus season ends on sour note

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s beleaguered citrus growers ended the 2020-2021 growing season Monday with a yield below what had already been expected to be one of the lowest in decades.

Brigham, Graff to perform Saturday at SOSMP

LIVE OAK —The new screened-in porch at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park will again feature some dynamic artists this weekend.

SCSD announces administrative changes

LIVE OAK — Six schools in the Suwannee County School District will have a new-look leadership team this fall. The changes were a domino effect from the retirement in February of Bill Brothers as one of the district’s assistant superintendent and the promotion of Malcolm Hines to fill that vacancy.