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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.
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.