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Judith McClure, a White Springs resident, said the town’s history would remain even if the town government is dissolved. (COURTESY)

Judith McClure, a White Springs resident, said the town’s history would remain even if the town government is dissolved. (COURTESY)

Bill to dissolve White Springs headed to House

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
TALLAHASSEE — The dissolution of White Springs’ town government is now headed to the floor of the Florida House of Representatives. The House State Affairs Committee voted 19-6 on Tuesday to support HB 4079, which will abolish the town’s government. It was the bill’s final committee stop.

White Springs mayor, vice mayor resign

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, April 18, 2025
WHITE SPRINGS — The Town of White Springs will need a new mayor. It may also soon need a new vice mayor. At the end of a short town hall workshop at the White Springs Public Library on Tuesday, Mayor Jacqueline Williams resigned her position on the Town Council, effective immediately.
Cheek & Scott Pharmacy is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The business is slated to host several customer appreciation days next week at its three locations. (COURTESY)

Cheek & Scott Pharmacy is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The business is slated to host several customer appreciation days next week at its three locations. (COURTESY)

Cheek & Scott celebrating 60 years in business

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
LIVE OAK — Joey Chamberlain’s introduction to Cheek & Scott Pharmacy’s personal touch began years ago, just after his family moved to Live Oak.

Suwannee launching educator academy

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
LIVE OAK — The Suwannee County School District believes its future teachers already reside in the schools. So in an effort to “grow” their own teachers, to start a pipeline of educators, the district is launching the Suwannee County School District Educator Academy.

Suwannee jury awards $92M in damages

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
LIVE OAK — A Georgia man and the company he worked for are on the hook for a record verdict in Suwannee County. On Friday, after two weeks of trial and seven years of litigation, a Suwannee County jury awarded Alethea Leslie Gadson $92.
Chad Marcel Ducas, 33, is arrested on charges of possession of child sexual abuse material and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. (COURTESY FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT)

Chad Marcel Ducas, 33, is arrested on charges of possession of child sexual abuse material and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. (COURTESY FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT)

Branford men arrested on CSAM charges

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
BRANFORD – In two separate criminal investigations, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement recently arrested two Branford men on felony possession of child sexual abuse material charges.

Babysitter sentenced in child abuse case

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
A Suwannee County babysitter was sentenced to 10 years in prison following “one of the worst” cases of child abuse last year. According to a Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office release Tuesday, Heather Hogan was sentenced to 10 years after being convicted of child neglect and aggravated child abuse.
Law enforcement officials take part in Friday’s annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. (ROB WOLFE/Lake City Reporter)

Law enforcement officials take part in Friday’s annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. (ROB WOLFE/Lake City Reporter)

Torch Run takes first responders for a jog

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
LIVE OAK — Local law enforcement agencies in Suwannee County united in its signature event on Friday. The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run, which helps raise awareness and benefits athletes participating in the Special Olympics, passed through Live Oak’s city limits.

Senate calls for property tax study

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
With Gov. Ron DeSantis pushing to reduce or eliminate property taxes, the Senate on Monday released a proposed tax package that would require a study detailing options for cutting property taxes — and potential implications.