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NFC 2024 Summer and Fall Graduates Recognized
Submitted by: NFC Office of Communications
MADISON, FL –North Florida College awarded 181 students with degrees or certificates at the conclusion of its 2024 Summer and Fall Term. Many of the summer graduates participated in NFC’s Fall Commencement Ceremony on December 12, 2024, where they walked across the stage to symbolically receive their diploma or certificate and celebrate with family and friends.
Summer and fall graduates names at end of article
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Desantis Awards Live Oak and Lee Infrastructure Funds
Staff Reports
Earlier this month, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $20 million in awards to small county governments and rural municipalities through the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF). Awards were made to 17 Florida communities for projects that will complete critical infrastructure and strengthen rural economies.
Live Oak and Lee were
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DOH hosts Lafayette diabetes self-management education program
January through February -
Wellborn Fall Festival big hit
To benefit Toys for Tots

Visitors waiting for the next item to bid on during the auction to benefit Toys for Tots during the Wellborn Fall Festival, held November 30. -SVT Photos by Tami Stevenson
North Florida Arts & Sciences Academy
Held FriendsGiving lunch for students and their families

Students, parents and teachers gathered in the auditorium at North Florida Arts & Sciences Academy for the FriendsGiving potluck luncheon where over 150 were in attendance. -SVT Photo

The FriendsGiving potluck feast was an overwhelming hit with students and their families. -SVT Photo
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Gov. DeSantis appoints Emil “Clayton” Lyons to Baker County School Board
Staff Reports
Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Emil “Clayton” Lyons to the School Board of Baker County.
.50 CAL Coffee & Desserts Grand Re-Opening

Patrons during the .50 Cal Coffee & Desserts Grand Re-opening event last Saturday. -SVT Photos by Tami Stevenson
How this new business survived major flooding from two hurricanes–
HCA Florida Lake City Hospital awarded 5 stars by Healthgrades
By Lindsey Covington, HCA Florida Lake City Hospital

HCA Florida Lake City Hospital