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Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Danielle Hampton told the Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency board that downtown revitalization efforts were boosted by a grant from the North Florida Economic Development Partnership. (FILE)

Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Danielle Hampton told the Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency board that downtown revitalization efforts were boosted by a grant from the North Florida Economic Development Partnership. (FILE)

Grant funding coming for revitalization

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Downtown revitalization efforts in both Live Oak and Jasper are receiving some regional help.
Rep. Griff Griffitts is sponsoring a bill that would limit increases on taxable values for homesteaded property. The legislation passed a committee stop Thursday. (NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA FILE)

Rep. Griff Griffitts is sponsoring a bill that would limit increases on taxable values for homesteaded property. The legislation passed a committee stop Thursday. (NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA FILE)

Property tax proposals advance in House

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Friday, January 23, 2026
TALLAHASSEE — As the Florida Senate continues to ponder an approach to lowering property taxes, House committees on Thursday advanced two tax-cut proposals that could go before voters.
Suwannee County Public Works Director Brenda Flanagan said the top road projects that needed ranked by commissioners were 184th Road, County Road 137 and County Road 349. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee County Public Works Director Brenda Flanagan said the top road projects that needed ranked by commissioners were 184th Road, County Road 137 and County Road 349. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Dirt road is Suwannee's top paving priority

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
A two-mile stretch of dirt road is Suwannee County’s top priority for state funding when it comes to road projects.

NFC honors President’s List scholars

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
MADISON — North Florida College has proudly recognized students, including 37 from Suwannee, Hamilton, Lafayette and Columbia counties, who earned placement on the Academic President’s List, the College’s highest scholastic honor, awarded to full-time students who achieve exceptional academic...
Allergy Specialty Care is celebrating 25 years of service to North Florida. Staff members include, Denise Cone (seated from left), Bill Sanders, Deanne Prescott; Kim Ward (standing from left), Jessica Presnell and Roya Wright. (COURTESY)

Allergy Specialty Care is celebrating 25 years of service to North Florida. Staff members include, Denise Cone (seated from left), Bill Sanders, Deanne Prescott; Kim Ward (standing from left), Jessica Presnell and Roya Wright. (COURTESY)

Allergy Specialty Care celebrates 25 years of service

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
For more than two decades, Allergy Specialty Care has been a trusted resource for patients and referring providers across North Florida.
Wesley Wainwright, the chairman of the Suwannee County Fair Association, said the group wants to provide the county a parcel of land that connects to the fairgrounds to help with the county’s future plans for the site. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Wesley Wainwright, the chairman of the Suwannee County Fair Association, said the group wants to provide the county a parcel of land that connects to the fairgrounds to help with the county’s future plans for the site. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Fair board donating land to Suwannee County

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Suwannee County Fair Association is hoping a long-time partnership will include a new storage building in return for a parcel of land. Wesley Wainwright, the chairman of the fair board, offered the Suwannee County Commission the property just north of the Suwannee County fairgrounds.
Suwannee County Attorney Adam Morrison was given consensus to seek the purchase of the public works building from the Town of Branford as part of negotiations to take over the fire service for the town. The building would be used for living quarters for firefighters at the Branford station. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee County Attorney Adam Morrison was given consensus to seek the purchase of the public works building from the Town of Branford as part of negotiations to take over the fire service for the town. The building would be used for living quarters for firefighters at the Branford station. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee County eyes building to add to Branford station

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
If Suwannee County takes over fire services in the Town of Branford, it will require more than the town’s current fire station.