Regional

The new community center being built at the Douglass Center will be named in honor of late Commissioner Maurice Perkins, who passed away late last year. (ROB WOLFE/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee County Commissioner Travis land said he welcomed a discussion on the fire and solid waste assessments, noting there could be hard conversations in the future in regards to budgets and funding depending on the property tax vote in November. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette and Union County 4-H Day Campers learn the importance of forest managment to wildlife during the ‘Jr. Homesteaders 4-H Day Camp: Back to the Basics.’ (COURTESY LAFAYETTE COUNTY 4-H)

The Suwannee River Regional Library received a $6,000 grant from Florida Humanities to purchase books promoting the semiquincentennial and America’s history for its nine branches in three counties. (COURTESY)

Hamilton County High’s Evelyn Cazarez receiveda North Florida College Presidential Scholarship, which covers full tuition and fees, from NFC President Jennifer Page. (COURTESY NORTH FLORIDA COLLEGE)

Caleb Perla, a partner with Powell and Jones, said Suwannee County is in ‘good shape’ financially with plenty of reserves. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)