By Tami Stevenson
Live Oak, Madison, Lee and Perry are among eight Florida communities Governor Ron DeSantis awarded broadband expansion funds to, Monday, April 10, 2023. Live Oak, Madison and Perry seemed to have been awarded the lion’s share, receiving $5,000,000 each of the $22M project.
By Tami Stevenson
Cross City, Fla., – Don’t miss the 2023 Fly-In Cruise-In Business Expo in Cross City on April 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is the 9th annual family friendly hometown celebration to show off aircraft, the history of aircraft, and the local area.
Columbia County to hold joint meeting with city, April 18
Staff Reports
Lake City, Fla., – Last week, the Columbia County Board of County Commissioners proposed hosting a joint Board of County Commission and City of Lake City meeting to discuss operational processes regarding Richardson Center. The Board postponed accepting the deed to Richardson Center until the meeting takes place.
By Kim Griffin
Family and Consumer Sciences Agent
UF IFAS Extension – Suwannee County
During the month of March we celebrate National Nutrition Month, and this year we celebrate it’s 50th anniversary. The goal of this campaign is to highlight the importance of making smart food choices, and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. The theme for National Nutrition Month 2023 is Fuel for the Future. Here are a few tips on how you can fuel your body for a healthy future.
Governor Ron DeSantis
By Tami Stevenson
Are you a parent or guardian that has always wanted to be able to afford for your kids to attend a private or charter school but inevitably did not meet the financial guidelines for grants or government assistance and paying for it all yourself was near to impossible?
Antique tractor enthusiasts enjoy seeing the implements just as much as the tractors. -SVT Archived Photo by Mark Stevenson
By Tami Stevenson
History enthusiasts of all ages are invited to the 33rd Annual Antique Tractor and Engine Show at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs from March 30 - April 1. Visitors will be afforded
Visitors from last year’s Catfish Festival at Greenway Park in Branford. -SVT Archived Photo by Tami Stevenson
By Tami Stevenson
Mark your calendars and grab your lawn-chairs for Saturday, April 8, 2023. The Suwannee River Catfish Festival is coming to Greenway Park in Branford,
Staff Reports
Monday, March 13, Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion on divisive concepts such as Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, Critical Race Theory (CRT) and the impact that these concepts have had on Florida higher education institutions and the students that attend them. These concepts are in no way inclusive, and instead force exclusion and division within higher education, and do not in any way contribute to learning or knowledge; as such, no funding from hardworking, tax-paying Floridians, including the parents of higher-education students, should be spent on these divisive initiatives.
Roundtable participants included students who have been impacted by DEI initiatives along with Commissioner of Education Manny Diaz, Jr. and other higher education officials. To watch the roundtable discussion,
Camp Cherry Lake in Madison will host day camps led by local UF/IFAS Extension offices, this year, and the camp’s current overnight facilities will be available for rental to smaller groups. Those interested in rentals at Camp Cherry Lake can contact Erin Mugge at
Staff Reports
Madison, Fla., – According to a release from the University of Florida News by Samantha Murray, Florida 4-H Camp Cherry Lake in Madison is aiming for accreditation. They are in the process of renovation and at the end, intend to become accredited, which has been a goal of Florida 4-H camps for many years.
