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Suwannee County Economic Development Coordinator Charissa Setzer holds the ‘Innovation in Marketing’ award the county’s ‘We are Suwannee’ campaign earned at the Florida Economic Development Council conference last week. She is joined by commissioners Don Hale (From left), Leo Mobley, Travis Land, Franklin White and Maurice Perkins. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee County Economic Development Coordinator Charissa Setzer holds the ‘Innovation in Marketing’ award the county’s ‘We are Suwannee’ campaign earned at the Florida Economic Development Council conference last week. She is joined by commissioners Don Hale (From left), Leo Mobley, Travis Land, Franklin White and Maurice Perkins. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Economic development’s ‘We are Suwannee’ campaign earns state advertising award

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
LIVE OAK — The Suwannee County Economic Development Office’s “We are Suwannee” marketing plan is now also an award-winning idea.
Fort White valedictorian Anais Maldonado and salutatorian Ashley Giambrone lead the Class of 2025 on the field at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday for graduation. (RAY CARPENTER/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White valedictorian Anais Maldonado and salutatorian Ashley Giambrone lead the Class of 2025 on the field at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday for graduation. (RAY CARPENTER/Lake City Reporter)

Future bright for Fort White’s 127 graduates

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
FORT WHITE — The final day on campus for the Fort White High School Class of 2025 ended with a fireworks celebration as 127 students graduated, capping their high school academic careers.
Campbell Chadwick, Belmont’s valedictorian, talks about ‘nostalgia’ in her address during the school’s commencement ceremony. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Campbell Chadwick, Belmont’s valedictorian, talks about ‘nostalgia’ in her address during the school’s commencement ceremony. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Belmont graduates hard-working class of 45

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Belmont Academy had 45 students walk across the stage to get their diplomas as the school held its first Saturday graduation ceremony over the weekend.

Norris’ return set for board vote

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, May 16, 2025
LIVE OAK — Jimmy Norris is set to return to leading Suwannee County’s economic development efforts, pending approval from the Suwannee County Commission. The commission is set to discuss and possibly take action on an agreement with Norris as economic development director at its 5:30 p.m.
Main Street America senior program officer Lisa Thompson (second from left) and Main Street of Fort White board members listen to community residents during a public roundtable discussion Thursday at the historic train depot in Mayor’s Park. The discussion centered around the community’s vision for the town. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Main Street America senior program officer Lisa Thompson (second from left) and Main Street of Fort White board members listen to community residents during a public roundtable discussion Thursday at the historic train depot in Mayor’s Park. The discussion centered around the community’s vision for the town. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Main Street looks to better Fort White

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, May 16, 2025
FORT WHITE — A non-profit group is looking to help spur growth in Fort White, while also retaining its small-town feel and charm. The group, Main Street of Fort White, got a helping hand from town residents, business owners and developers Thursday on what that needs to look like moving forward.
Jason Furry is Suwannee County’s new assistant county administrator. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Jason Furry is Suwannee County’s new assistant county administrator. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Furry named assistant county administrator

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
LIVE OAK — Suwannee County’s first assistant county administrator is an experienced county employee. Jason Furry, who had spent more than two years as the parks and recreation director following 29 years in that department, began as the county’s assistant county administrator May 5.
Suwannee County Fire Rescue firefighters and county officials take part in the traditional push-in ceremony Thursday to officially welcome Engine 11 into service for the county’s fire service. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee County Fire Rescue firefighters and county officials take part in the traditional push-in ceremony Thursday to officially welcome Engine 11 into service for the county’s fire service. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

SCFR welcomes new engine with tech, tons of space

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
LIVE OAK — To welcome its newest apparatus, Suwannee County Fire Rescue took a step back in time.

SHS Class of 2025 set to do ‘big things’

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
LIVE OAK — When nearly 250 graduation candidates march across Langford Stadium on Saturday night for Suwannee High’s commencement, it will mark a special moment, not just for them but for SHS Principal Laura Williams.