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Nine Years Running, North Florida College Named 2024 “Great College to Work For”
MADISON, FL – For the ninth consecutive year, North Florida College has again been named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the Great Colleges to Work For® program.
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Statement on Amendment 2 from FWC Chairman Rodney Barreto
"Recently, there have been a number of concerns expressed surrounding Florida’s Amendment 2 and how it would affect the net ban.
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4-H is Beyond Ready
By Katie Jones
LIVE OAK, FLA., – What do Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Orville Redenbacher, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Jimmy Carter and David Letterman have in common? They were all 4-H members! In fact, did you know that 1 out of every 7 adult Americans is a former 4-Her?
Every year, the month of October kicks off with National 4-H Week.
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SUWANNEE COUNTY 9-24-24 FINAL BUDGET HEARING
2024-2025
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
5:05 PM
FINAL BUDGET HEARING AGENDA
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SBA’s Customer Service Representatives are available at the Centers to answer questions, assist business owners complete their disaster loan application, accept documents, and provide updates on an application’s status. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment at an SBA Business Recovery Center in advance. The Centers will operate as listed below.
School threats on social media bring felony charges to three area students

Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter talking about what will happen to anyone that makes violent threats on social media during last Wednesday’s press conference. L-R: Columbia County School Superintendent Lex Carswell, Sheriff Hunter, Third Circuit State Attorney John Durrett and Assistant State Attorney Chase Larsen. -CCSO Photo
Live Oak Artists Guild 26th Annual ARTFEST Winners
By Tami Stevenson
The Live Oak Artists Guild held their 26th Annual ARTFEST September 7. Winning artwork of this prestigious juried art exhibit are still on display through September 20 at the Suwannee River Regional Library in Live Oak.
Anyone wishing to know more about the exhibit, or the Guild may contact Marilyn Jones at 386-209-2636.

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Suwannee County officials receiving check from Gov. Ron DeSantis for $3.66M. The funds will support the widening and resurfacing of CR 250 from 193rd Road to SR 51. -Photos: Governor's Press
By Joey O’Hern, Columbia Chamber Executive Director
The Lake City - Columbia County Chamber of Commerce announces entertainment for Gateway City Craft Beer & Wine Festival on