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Suwannee High’s Kynzie Hall delivers part of the Salute to Parents during commencement as she is joined by Andrea Baez, Rylee Bonds, Mackenzie Champagne, Elise Mudd and Kolby Riegel. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee High’s Kynzie Hall delivers part of the Salute to Parents during commencement as she is joined by Andrea Baez, Rylee Bonds, Mackenzie Champagne, Elise Mudd and Kolby Riegel. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

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SHS graduates thank village for support

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
In a flipped around commencement ceremony, Suwannee High valedictorian Noah Lopez reversed the script on those in attendance at Paul Langford Stadium on Saturday.
Branford High graduates toss their caps into the air after graduating during Friday’s commencement ceremony. (ROB WOLFE/Lake City Reporter)

Branford High graduates toss their caps into the air after graduating during Friday’s commencement ceremony. (ROB WOLFE/Lake City Reporter)

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Buccaneer ‘family’ celebrates graduation

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
BRANFORD — Branford High’s Class of 2026 was more than just a group of classmates.Rather, Student Body President Jon Weisner said the 111 graduates honored at Buccaneer Stadium on Friday night during a weather-shortened commencement were a family.

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Runoff early voting begins

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Early voting for the runoff election in Live Oak’s District 1 begins next week.The polls are open for early voting in the runoff from Monday through June 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily at the Suwannee County Judicial Annex, 218 SW Parshley Street in Live Oak.
A Suwannee County firefighter rescues a small dog from a sinkhole last week. The dog had been missing for more than a week before it was located in the sinkhole. (COURTESY SUWANNEE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE)

A Suwannee County firefighter rescues a small dog from a sinkhole last week. The dog had been missing for more than a week before it was located in the sinkhole. (COURTESY SUWANNEE COUNTY FIRE RESCUE)

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SCFR rescues dog from sinkhole

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Suwannee County firefighters came to the rescue of a trapped pet last week.A small dog, who had been missing for over a week, was found trapped 40 feet inside a sinkhole when Suwannee County Fire Rescue crews responded last week.
Live Oak City Council President Matt Campbell said he wants to be better prepared for future discussions about the gas tax. (FILE)

Live Oak City Council President Matt Campbell said he wants to be better prepared for future discussions about the gas tax. (FILE)

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Live Oak City Council approves gas tax agreement

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The gas tax in Suwannee County will continue to be distributed as it has been for another year.
Florida Gateway College’s Elisabeth Garcia-Gijon finished second in the state HOSA conference to qualify for the international conference in pathophysiology. (COURTESY FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE)

Florida Gateway College’s Elisabeth Garcia-Gijon finished second in the state HOSA conference to qualify for the international conference in pathophysiology. (COURTESY FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE)

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FGC student advances to international HOSA meet

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
A Florida Gateway College student has advanced to the international HOSA conference.FGC’s Elisabeth Garcia-Gijon finished second in pathophysiology at April’s state competition to earn the right to represent FGC and Florida at the international competition, June 17-20, in Indianapolis.
The Suwannee River Water Management District’s Hydrological Conditions Report shows areas of Columbia and Suwannee counties received substantial rainfall in April but are still in heavy drought. (COURTESY SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT)

The Suwannee River Water Management District’s Hydrological Conditions Report shows areas of Columbia and Suwannee counties received substantial rainfall in April but are still in heavy drought. (COURTESY SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT)

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Report: Heavy rains do little for overall drought

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
LIVE OAK — A good bit of recent rainfall isn’t enough to make up for the recent drought, according to the Suwannee River Water Management District’s April report. According to the SRWMD’s Hydrologic Conditions Report for last month, the district received an average rainfall of 0.