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Rebecca and Robbie Thomas, chefs at the Dixie Grill, are joined by their sons, Colby, Carter and Conner, with the $20,000 prize check from winning The Biskies Contest. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Rebecca and Robbie Thomas, chefs at the Dixie Grill, are joined by their sons, Colby, Carter and Conner, with the $20,000 prize check from winning The Biskies Contest. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Big dough delivered to Dixie Grill

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
LIVE OAK — Normally closed on Tuesdays, the Dixie Grill was instead packed Tuesday afternoon. For good reason.
Fred Martin, a write-in candidate for Suwannee County sheriff, stressed the importance of body cameras that can't be turned off during Monday's meet the candidates forum. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Fred Martin, a write-in candidate for Suwannee County sheriff, stressed the importance of body cameras that can't be turned off during Monday's meet the candidates forum. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee sheriff candidates eye transparency, accountability

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
LIVE OAK — An open and transparent Suwannee County Sheriff's Office was the pledge of the three challengers for the position to voters Monday night. With incumbent Sam St.

Suwannee High, Middle admin staffs overhauled

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, May 31, 2024
LIVE OAK — Students won’t be alone in changing schools next year in Suwannee County. Seven school administrators will be changing locations, including a completely new leadership team at Suwannee High School and nearly a full overhaul at Suwannee Middle School.

Election qualifying period nears

NEWS STAFF
Friday, May 31, 2024
Voters will know exactly who is running for local and state offices in less than two weeks. The qualifying period for this fall’s elections runs from noon on Monday, June 10, through noon on Friday, June 14.

Voters League hosting forums

NEWS STAFF
Friday, May 31, 2024
LIVE OAK — The Suwannee County Voters League will be hosting “Meet the Candidates” forums the next two weeks. The first forum, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Monday at Live Oak City Hall, 101 White Avenue SE, will feature the candidates running for sheriff (Sam St.
Donald Trump speaks during a press conference Friday at Trump Tower in Manhattan. (BARRY WILLIAMS/New York Daily News/TNS)

Donald Trump speaks during a press conference Friday at Trump Tower in Manhattan. (BARRY WILLIAMS/New York Daily News/TNS)

Trump verdict draws praise, outrage

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Friday, May 31, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Republicans on Thursday quickly attacked the conviction of former President Donald Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records, while Democrats said the verdict showed nobody is above the law.
Branford High Principal Terry Huddleston recounts his 45-year education career Wednesday. Huddleston is retiring this summer after seven years at Branford. Huddleston previously worked in the Columbia County School District including serving as superintendent from 2012-16. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Branford High Principal Terry Huddleston recounts his 45-year education career Wednesday. Huddleston is retiring this summer after seven years at Branford. Huddleston previously worked in the Columbia County School District including serving as superintendent from 2012-16. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Branford High principal Terry Huddleston retiring

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
BRANFORD — After 45 years as an educator and administrator, Terry Huddleston is looking forward to something new this summer after he officially retires as Branford High School’s principal. Silence.

FWC warns of no-wake zones on Santa Fe, Suwannee rivers

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
With high water levels, those looking to enjoy the water in North Florida will need to be aware of no-wake zones. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued a reminder to boaters Wednesday of idle speed, no-wake zones on both the Santa Fe and Suwannee rivers.