Howland’s invites the community to a 100-year celebration
A blast from the past: Ribbon cutting for new building held April 21, 1976 - Hal Fletcher, left, and Billy Howland, right, hold the ribbon as W.B. and Ruth Howland (center) cut the ribbon to officially open the new W.B Howland Company building in Live Oak. -Photo submitted by Lyn Fletcher
This photo shows both Howland buildings. The building on left opened in 1926 and 50 years later the new building in the background opened in 1976. -Photo submitted by Lyn Fletcher
By Tami Stevenson
Excitement is in the air at Live Oak’s W. B. Howland Company as they are counting down the days to their 100th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, March 28. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the entire community is invited to stop by to help them celebrate this once in a lifetime anniversary, 1926-2026.
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NFC Correctional Officer Graduates Answer the Call to Serve
Suwannee County Correction Graduates -NFC Photo
Hamilton County Correction Graduates -NFC Photo
Summer Youth Employment Program Applications Now Open
Applications are now open for the 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program.
Suwannee County Airport runway closure
-Suwannee County Airport graphic
By Tami Stevenson
The closing of the runway at Suwannee County Airport in Live Oak, is
6th Annual Strawberry Festival enjoyed by all
Plant City strawberries sold for $4 each or 3/$10. With inclement looking weather - cool and cloudy, the strawberry booth was busier than organizers were expecting on Saturday. -SVT Photos by Tami Stevenson
Suwannee Republicans host Lincoln Reagan Trump Dinner
Byron Donalds, Republican front runner in the Florida primary race for Governor, speaking at the dinner. -Photo by Barb Gill
Olustee Festival ignites patriot spirit - Celebrating America
City and county elected officials gathered with community leaders to officially kick off the 47th Annual Olustee Festival in Lake City this last weekend. Left is Tony Buzzella, commanding general of the Blue-Grey Army and host/emcee of the event. -SVT Photos by Tami Stevenson
Visitors enjoying the 47th Annual Olustee Festival. -SVT Photo
The North Florida Performing Arts Academy Choir sang patriotic songs for the Olustee Festival under the direction of Brittney Stevens. The theme this year was Celebrate America in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary. -SVT Photo - MORE PHOTOS
Suwannee 4-H visits Florida Capitol
Suwannee County 4-H delegation enjoys Florida’s 4-H Day at the Capitol. -Photo: Submitted
This year, Suwannee County 4-H braved the frigid temperatures with 26 participants at the 2026 event on January 28th.
Clyde Fleming appointed by DeSantis to fill Commission vacancy
Clyde Fleming -Courtesy Photo
By Tami Stevenson
A familiar face is returning to the Suwannee County Commission after Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed a former commissioner to temporarily fill a vacant seat last week.
Florida Farm Bureau Establishes Disaster Relief Fund for Agriculture
Submitted by Rachael Smith
Florida Farm Bureau has created a disaster relief fund that will assist Florida farmers and ranchers
Statewide Commemoration of America’s 250th Birthday
Staff Reports
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, last week, Governor DeSantis announced a slate of statewide events, exhibits, and public initiatives.
