Wildflower Festival - May 2
Dreams do come true!
The Live Oak Artists Guild created these butterfly photo opps in 2024, just for the festival. -SVT Archived Photo
By Katherine Allen, UF-IFAS
What started as a dream for Anda Chance, past President of the Live Oak Artist Guild (LOAG) has turned into a reality. The Wildflower Festival and Plant Sale is coming back for the third time on the first Saturday in May (5-2-26).
DeSantis Signs Legislation to Combat Terrorist Groups and Ban Sharia Law in Florida
Staff Reports
Last week Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1471, legislation strengthening protections against the application of foreign and religious laws—including Sharia law—that violate constitutional rights and establishing new safeguards against terrorist organizations operating in Florida.
Catfish Festival Pics
Wally Germany & Friends entertaining the crowd during the Catfish Festival in Brandford last Saturday. -Photo by Rob Wolfe Photography
Howland’s 100th Anniversary party pics
Submitted
L-R: Bill Howland, Barbara Howland and Lyn Fletcher pictured earning special recognition from Mayor Frank Davis of the City of Live Oak by way of getting the “Key to the City” for their contributions to the company and community. -Photo by Rob Wolfe Photography
Event attendees fellowshipping while enjoying the music, free food and merchandise at the event.
-Photo by Rob Wolfe Photography
New Lemon Law Protects Farmers
Staff Reports
Florida farmers will soon have new protections when purchasing expensive agricultural machinery under a new law signed by the governor last week.
DeSantis appoints six to FGC board
Staff Reports
Governor Ron DeSantis announced last Friday, the appointment of Clarence “Chip” Parker and Sherrie Raulerson and the reappointment of Carolyn “Renae” Allen, Lindsey Lander, Suzanne Norris, and James Surrency to the Florida Gateway College District Board of Trustees
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.
We Will, When Others Won’t:
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
