Regional

Duke requests rate decrease

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Duke Energy Florida is Seeking to lower rates next year as part of an annual adjustment for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity at the company’s power plants.

Live Oak hosting first budget hearing Tuesday

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, September 7, 2024
LIVE OAK — The Live Oak City Council will consider its tentative millage rate and budget next week. During its regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall, 101 SE White Avenue in Live Oak, the council will hold its tentative budget hearings.

Suwannee board votes to maintain flat millage rate

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, September 7, 2024
LIVE OAK — Suwannee County’s tax rate is set to remain the same in the next fiscal year. During a brief meeting Thursday night, the Suwannee County Commission unanimously set its preliminary millage rate and budget following public hearings on both matters.

Lafayette man shot, killed wife

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
MAYO — A Lafayette County man is in custody for the murder of his wife Tuesday. Lafayette County Sheriff Brian Lamb said the investigation into the shooting death continues as deputies try to piece together what took place.
NFWUA board member Ron Williams speaks during the North Florida Water Utilities Authority’s Wednesday meeting. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

NFWUA board member Ron Williams speaks during the North Florida Water Utilities Authority’s Wednesday meeting. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Utility Authority names director selection group

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
LIVE OAK — The group tapped to initially evaluate potential utility directors has been selected.

Legislative committee meetings scheduled

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
The Florida House and Senate will hold separate committee weeks in December as they begin to prepare for the 2025 legislative session, the legislative chambers announced Tuesday. House committees will meet during the week of Dec. 2 to Dec.

CCSO: Fort White man fired at deputy

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
FORT WHITE — A Fort White man is in custody after authorities say he fired a shot at a Columbia County deputy. Dale Rubanick, 40, was arrested early Saturday morning on charges of attempted second-degree murder, simple battery and felon in possession of a firearm.

Live Oak man charged for fake claims after June joyride

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
MCALPIN — A June joyride through a hay field and pine field in southern Suwannee County has led to the arrest of a Live Oak man. According to a Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office report, 38-year-old Joshua McClellan called 911 around 12:45 a.m.
An attendee at last year’s Autum Artfest opening reception checks out some of the submitted artwork, including Chris Flanagan’s ‘City Drugs’ (top middle), which won best of show. (FILE)

An attendee at last year’s Autum Artfest opening reception checks out some of the submitted artwork, including Chris Flanagan’s ‘City Drugs’ (top middle), which won best of show. (FILE)

‘Prestigious’ Artfest returns

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
LIVE OAK — The “prestigious” Autumn Artfest returns this weekend.