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EUTAW, Inc. studied the Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency’s Heritage Square redevelopment area to determine the space needed for various developments as well as the infrastructure needed to support it. (COURTESY)

EUTAW, Inc. studied the Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency’s Heritage Square redevelopment area to determine the space needed for various developments as well as the infrastructure needed to support it. (COURTESY)

Heritage Square needs $9M infrastructure upgrade

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Live Oak’s Heritage Square redevelopment area needs $9 million in infrastructure upgrades in order to become a reality.
Elite Industrian & Refractory’s Bobby Cason said Live Oak made an ideal location for an office with access across Florida thanks to Interstates 10 and 75. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Elite Industrian & Refractory’s Bobby Cason said Live Oak made an ideal location for an office with access across Florida thanks to Interstates 10 and 75. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee County welcomes Elite Industrial

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Suwannee County rolled out the red carpet for a new business and a familiar face.
Suwannee County Economic Development Coordinator Charissa Setzer recently earned her Basic Economic Development Certification from the University of South Florida. Setzer was honored for the achievement at Tuesday’s Suwannee County Commission meeting by Economic Development Director Jimmy Norris (from left) and Commissioners Leo Mobley, Don Hale, Franklin White and Travis Land. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee County Economic Development Coordinator Charissa Setzer recently earned her Basic Economic Development Certification from the University of South Florida. Setzer was honored for the achievement at Tuesday’s Suwannee County Commission meeting by Economic Development Director Jimmy Norris (from left) and Commissioners Leo Mobley, Don Hale, Franklin White and Travis Land. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Setzer earns economic development certification

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Suwannee County’s economic development coordinator is now certified.
A large oak tree split and crashed onto the Live Oak animal shelter late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. (COURTESY)

A large oak tree split and crashed onto the Live Oak animal shelter late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning. (COURTESY)

Live Oak animal shelter closed after tree damage

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Live Oak Animal Control shelter is closed until further notice. A large oak tree split late Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning, blocking the road next to the shelter, 701 Lime Ave. NW, and blocking access to the adjacent wastewater treatment plant.
The ‘Rural Renaissance’ bill, filed by Sen. Corey Simon, whose district includes Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette counties, is set to be heard by the Senate Appropriations Committee next week. It is a priority of Senate President Ben Albritton. (FILE)

The ‘Rural Renaissance’ bill, filed by Sen. Corey Simon, whose district includes Suwannee, Hamilton and Lafayette counties, is set to be heard by the Senate Appropriations Committee next week. It is a priority of Senate President Ben Albritton. (FILE)

‘Rural Renaissance’ on Senate fast track

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The Senate Appropriations Committee next week is scheduled to take up Senate President Ben Albritton’s priority “rural renaissance” bill, possibly setting the stage for it to go before the full Senate after the 2026 legislative session starts in January.

Former SCSO finance director arrested

NEWS STAFF
Friday, November 28, 2025
LIVE OAK — A former Suwannee County Sheriff’s finance director faces grand theft and fraud charges after unauthorized use of a credit card. Megan Corbin, 38, was arrested Tuesday in Taylor County following a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation, according to an SCSO release.
A girl tries to catch ‘snow’ blowing off The Journey Church’s float during a prior Downtown Christmas parade in Mayo. (FILE)

A girl tries to catch ‘snow’ blowing off The Journey Church’s float during a prior Downtown Christmas parade in Mayo. (FILE)

Santa, parade to follow holiday market in Mayo

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
MAYO — Lafayette County isn’t waiting any longer to start up some holiday cheer. Downtown Mayo will play host to the Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce’s Hometown Holiday event on Saturday.