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Shannon Roberts with the Suwannee County administration talked about the importance of being ready to capitalize on $921 million in federal resiliency funding for storm-impacted communities that is being sent to Florida Commerce. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Shannon Roberts with the Suwannee County administration talked about the importance of being ready to capitalize on $921 million in federal resiliency funding for storm-impacted communities that is being sent to Florida Commerce. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee, Columbia officials eye $1B in resiliency funding

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Nearly $1 billion in federal funding is flowing down to the Florida Department of Commerce for resiliency projects for storm-impacted communities.

Walker recalled for willingness to help Lafayette Co.

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
MAYO — For more than 30 years, Tim Walker was known to have a smile on his face as he gladly helped the residents of Lafayette County. Walker, who served eight terms as the county’s property appraiser, passed away Feb. 27 at his home. Walker was 65.

SOSMP hosting inaugural AMP Jam Music Festival

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
LIVE OAK — The first AMP Jam Music Festival takes place this week at the famed Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. The festival will use only one stage, as was done during the early years at the Music Park, during the three-day event, which begins today and runs through Saturday.

DeSantis targets taxes, ballot initiatives

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
TALLAHASSEE — While saying Florida has been a leader on issues such as cracking down on illegal immigration, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday helped launch the 2025 legislative session by calling for revamping the ballot-initiative process, curbing property taxes and revisiting gun laws.
White Springs Town Attorney Leslie Jean-Bart said in the Hamilton County delegation hearing that town council appointments were made according to the charter. However, the town has now called a special election to fill those vacancies. (FILE)

White Springs Town Attorney Leslie Jean-Bart said in the Hamilton County delegation hearing that town council appointments were made according to the charter. However, the town has now called a special election to fill those vacancies. (FILE)

Invalid appointments lead to special White Springs election

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
WHITE SPRINGS — The Town of White Springs will be holding a special election next month along with its general election after making invalid appointments last year.

Grosskopf leaving NFC in December

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
TALLAHASSEE — Continuing changes in leadership in the state’s higher-education system, longtime North Florida College President John Grosskopf will leave his post in December. An announcement posted Tuesday on the college’s website cited health concerns.

Clay returning $12M to members

NEWS STAFF
Friday, February 28, 2025
Refunds are coming to Clay Electric Cooperative members from the past 30 years. Clay Electric Cooperative’s Board of Trustees has declared a $12 million Capital Credits refund for members who received service from 1995 through 2023.