Congrats to NFPAA 2026 Grads & Award Winners
School Award Winners -SVT Photo
NFPAA Seniors L-R: Olivia Belkin, Henry Crackel, Landyn Poucher, Emily Ross, & Isabella Yunes -SVT Photo
DeSantis Appoints Michelle Cannon to the FGC District Board of Trustees
Michelle Cannon - Courtesy Photo
Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michelle Cannon to the Florida Gateway College District Board of Trustees.
Hurricane Preparedness
-Red Cross Photo
By Tami Stevenson
Hurricane season is officially upon us, it began June 1 and ends November 30.
The American Red Cross has some good advice for anyone that has never experienced a hurricane and is a nice refresher for those that have.
NFC’s largest grad fest yet
North Florida College Spring 2026 Grad Fest Crowd -NFC Photo
Free State Park admission Memorial Day Weekend
Bahia Honda State Park, Big Pine Key -Courtesy Photo
Florida State Parks will offer free admission Memorial Day weekend, May 23-25, inviting visitors to enjoy the outdoors while honoring those who gave their lives in service to the United States as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.
25thAnnual CARES event awards farmers
Suwannee County - Sunset Specialty Groundcover. -CARES Photo
74th Annual Florida Folk Fest this weekend
-Archived FFF Courtesy Photo
By Andrea Thomas, Park Communications Specialist
Everyone is invited to come celebrate the diverse culture, food, music and arts during the 74th Annual Florida Folk Festival, happening along the banks of the historic Suwannee River in White Springs Florida. The festival will be held on Memorial Day weekend, May 22 – 24. Gates open at 9 a.m., Stages open at 10 a.m., and opening ceremonies will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, May 22.
Statue of Madison County’s namesake unveiled
A bronze statue of President James Madison was unveiled last week by Governor Ron DeSantis, in front of the Madison County Courthouse. -Courtesy Photo
Hampton Inn & Suites breaks ground in Live Oak
On May 1, 2026, officials held a ground breaking ceremony at the new Hampton Inn & Suites hotel site in Live Oak. Center-right Senator Corey Simon with owner Nick Patel, center, and other officials. -Photo by Suwannee County Economic Development
A Brighter Return: North Florida College Solar Project
CWE Building now equipped with solar panels. -NFC Photo
HCA Lake City Hospital hosts Robotics Night for community
Kids learning about surgical robotics. -HCA Photo
