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A Fort White student anxiously looks at the detection lights on one of the school’s new metal detectors while passing through. Fort White High added four metal detectors Monday morning to increase school security after threats last week. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

A Fort White student anxiously looks at the detection lights on one of the school’s new metal detectors while passing through. Fort White High added four metal detectors Monday morning to increase school security after threats last week. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

FWHS adds metal detectors

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
FORT WHITE — The Columbia School District has added another level of security at Fort White High School with the addition of several metal detectors.
Fort White Mayor Ronnie Frazier talks about the options the town faces in regards to its water supply during Monday’s meeting at the Fort White Community Center. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White Mayor Ronnie Frazier talks about the options the town faces in regards to its water supply during Monday’s meeting at the Fort White Community Center. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White moving ahead with county water

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
FORT WHITE — Water quality has become a priority for Fort White residents and town officials.

Woman critically injured at restaurant

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
LIVE OAK — A Live Oak woman was critically injured as a car hit her in front of a Live Oak restaurant Sunday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 62-year-old Live Oak woman and a 63-year-old Live Oak man were in front of the Fusion Buffet across from Walmart on U.S.
Heather Carraway (from left) stands with David Harris, Fort White High School band director, as they show a plaque and bandroom dedication placard for the late Ed Amaya. Amaya’s family members Peggy Amaya, Miranda Amaya-Firpo and Rafael Amaya-Firpo were also attended the program. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Heather Carraway (from left) stands with David Harris, Fort White High School band director, as they show a plaque and bandroom dedication placard for the late Ed Amaya. Amaya’s family members Peggy Amaya, Miranda Amaya-Firpo and Rafael Amaya-Firpo were also attended the program. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White names room after Amaya

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
FORT WHITE — Sharing memories, music and tears, more than 100 people gathered in the Fort White High School band room Monday evening to honor the school’s first band director, the late Ed Amaya.

Contested Live Oak budget approved

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, September 14, 2024
LIVE OAK — Despite questions and confusion over $94,000 in positions in the city’s finance department, the Live Oak City Council passed its tentative budget Tuesday night. The city’s $53 million budget was approved by a 4-1 vote with Councilman Tommie Jefferson dissenting.
The Live Oak Artists Guild honored the winners in the 26th annual Autumn Artfest during a reception Sept. 7 at the Suwannee River Regional Library branch in Live Oak. The winners in the fine arts exhibition included, front row, Judith Adams (front row, from left), Glinda Pennock, Anda Chance; back row, Rob Wolfe, Christie Stanton, Renee Shiska and Sharon Hester. Jason Holland (back row, right) was the subject of Connor Billups’ honorable mention drawing. (ROB WOLFE/Special to the Reporter)

The Live Oak Artists Guild honored the winners in the 26th annual Autumn Artfest during a reception Sept. 7 at the Suwannee River Regional Library branch in Live Oak. The winners in the fine arts exhibition included, front row, Judith Adams (front row, from left), Glinda Pennock, Anda Chance; back row, Rob Wolfe, Christie Stanton, Renee Shiska and Sharon Hester. Jason Holland (back row, right) was the subject of Connor Billups’ honorable mention drawing. (ROB WOLFE/Special to the Reporter)

Dozen honored at Autumn Artfest reception

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, September 14, 2024
LIVE OAK — A dozen artists took home honors from the Live Oak Artists Guild’s annual Autumn Artfest reception. The reception, which opens the annual fine arts exhibition at the Suwannee River Regional Library’s branch in Live Oak, was held last Saturday with 12 artists placing for their work.
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LO man charged in stab attack

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
LIVE OAK — An unwanted visitor turned a friendly card game into an attack Saturday afternoon. Adalid Diaz, 55, was arrested Saturday and charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery after he stabbed a man according to the Live Oak Police Department.
Suwannee County Tourist Development Council Director Jimmy Norris and Marketing Coordinator Charissa Setzer hold the Flagler Awards that the county received for their tourism marketing campaign, ‘Soul of Suwannee.’ Pictured with Norris and Setzer is Danah Heye with Madden Media, an advertising agency that works with Suwannee TDC. (COURTESY)

Suwannee County Tourist Development Council Director Jimmy Norris and Marketing Coordinator Charissa Setzer hold the Flagler Awards that the county received for their tourism marketing campaign, ‘Soul of Suwannee.’ Pictured with Norris and Setzer is Danah Heye with Madden Media, an advertising agency that works with Suwannee TDC. (COURTESY)

Suwannee TDC honored among state’s best

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, September 7, 2024
LIVE OAK — Suwannee County’s efforts to attract visitors is officially one of the best in the state. During the Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism last week at the Tampa Convention Center, the Suwannee County Tourist Development Council received a pair of Flagler Awards from Visit Florida.