The North Florida town of Branford passed an ordinance against online gambling through a unanimous vote.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: Suwannee County Commission District 1
This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
Read More »Where To Early Vote In North Central Florida
Early voting for Florida began Monday, and residents in many counties are able to vote early until Saturday, Nov. 5.
Read More »Back To School Tax Holiday Extended
This year's sales tax holiday, which begins on Friday, has been extended to 10-days. Eligible items include clothing priced under $100, school supplies $15 or less per item and personal computers on the first $750 of sale prices.
Read More »Little River Springs County Park Will Receive More Than $100,000 In Restorations
The Suwannee River Water Management District has formed a partnership with the county for large repairs to take place in Little River Springs County Park near Branford. After river flooding, the park needs refurbishments to bank failures and damage to the spring bed.
Read More »New Chart Helps Predict Withlacoochee And Little River Floods
A new flood chart will help residents along the Little and Withlacoochee River gauge how they could be affected by severe flooding in the future. Some city officials also believe the chart will be useful for Floridians farther south near the Suwannee River.
Read More »Suwannee County Citizens Voice Opposition to Proposed Incineration Facility
On Thursday night, about 150 people crowded into Live Oak City Hall to express concern over a proposed biomedical waste incinerator facility in rural Suwannee County with the president of the company seeking to build it.
Read More »Suwannee, Santa Fe Rivers Flooding Takes Toll On Riverside Structures
Recent flooding of the Suwannee and Santa Fe rivers, in part caused by heavy rainfall, have forced some tubing and canoeing businesses to shutter, residents to evacuate and caused damage to riverside properties.
Read More »Florida’s Alcohol Sale Laws Remain A Widely-Varying Patchwork
Only three Florida counties remain dry for liquor sales, including Lafayette County, which struggles to retain business. Suwannee County went wet in 2011, though some of its towns did not follow.
Read More »Red Cross opens shelters for residents affected by now Tropical Depression Debby
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE As the threat of Tropical Storm Debby lingers, the American Red Cross will be opening the following shelters in North Central Florida: Branford Elementary School – 26801 STATE RD 247, BRANFORD Richardson Middle School – 646 SE Pennsylvania St, LAKE CITY Suwannee Coliseum Complex – 1302 11th …
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