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Suwannee tax office closed Feb. 15

LIVE OAK — The Suwannee County Tax Collector’s Office will be closed President’s Day. Tax Collector Sharon Jordan’s staff will have an “In Service Training Day” leading to the office closure on Feb. 15. For more information, contact the tax office at 386-364-3430.

State agencies shuffling top officials

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration underwent a major shake-up on Friday, with an announcement of the resignation of the secretary of the Department of Children and Families and the shuffling of two other top officials to lead DCF and the Agency for Health Care Administration.

Suwannee County Commission agrees to modify water main extension deal

LIVE OAK — Two weeks after agreeing to partner on extending a water main for a proposed RV park, Suwannee County officials modified that deal Tuesday night. The original agreement that the Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners supported at its Jan.

Biden urges Congress to ‘go big’ on covid assistance

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden encouraged Democratic lawmakers Wednesday to “act fast” on his $1.9 trillion covid rescue plan but also signaled he’s open to changes, including limiting the proposed $1,400 direct payments to Americans with lower income levels, which could draw Republican support.

Bill filed to halt M-CORES projects

Florida Sen. Tina Polsky, a Boca Raton Democrat, has filed legislation that would halt a controversial series of toll roads that are now part of the state Department of Transportation’s five-year work program.

1,000 vaccine doses damaged in Palm Beach County

MIAMI — More than 1,000 doses of the covid-19 vaccine were reported damaged last week in Palm Beach County, prompting Florida health officials on Wednesday to call for an audit into how the life-saving vaccines are being handled. Gov.

Dems make case to convict Trump

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters “like a loaded cannon” at the U.S.

Special Seven Springs meeting set by SRWMD

LIVE OAK — The Suwannee River Water Management District governing board has no plans to address the Seven Springs Water Company’s permit renewal at next week’s meeting. Instead, the district has scheduled a special meeting for Feb.

FHP checking driver licenses

The Florida Highway Patrol will be conducting driver license checkpoints later this month. From Feb. 11-17, FHP will be checking driver licenses on County Road 252 east of Birley Avenue in Columbia County.

Suwannee County Fair canceled again

LIVE OAK — After a century of providing food, fun and games, the Suwannee County Fair has been sidelined once again. The Suwannee County Fair Association has announced for the second straight year the cancellation of the fair.