Back to school tax holiday
By Tami Stevenson
Florida students and parents are encouraged to take advantage of the sales tax holiday that began on July 31, and will run through August 9, 2021.
Jill Adams -Courtesy Photo
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HCA Healthcare North Florida Division announced the appointment of Jill Adams as Chief Executive Officer of Lake City Medical Center located in Columbia County. She began her new
DeSantis protects right of parents to decide question of masks in schools for their children
Staff Reports
On Friday, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Florida parents, students, elected officials and community leaders as he called for a stop to school mask mandates, reinforcing that every parent should have the right to choose what is best for their child.
SUWANNEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JUDICIAL ANNEX BUILDING
218 PARSHLEY STREET SOUTHWEST
LIVE OAK, FLORIDA 32064
TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR AUGUST 3, 2021, 5:00 P.M.
Laying the foundation. -Printed Farms Courtesy Photo
By Tami Stevenson
Last week, in Tallahassee, construction began on a house in the neighborhood of Griffin Heights that has professionals in the construction industry taking notice. This is not a conventionally built home and may be the first of its kind in Florida. It is being built using a 3D printer and drawing quite a crowd of onlookers.
~ Southeastern law enforcement agencies participate in joint enforcement July 19-24 ~
-Photo: FHP Courtesy
Monday, July 19, 2021, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in collaboration with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), announced the kick-off of “Operation Southern Shield,”
LCPD
Last week officers of the Lake City Police Department completed a fraud report documenting $8000 was extorted from a victim.
By Tami Stevenson
Suwannee Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) announced local scholarships awarded in its July newsletter. CORRECTION: The scholarship program was establish by SVEC's Board of Trustees in 2015. Scholarships are paid out of their member/community relations budget. Congratulations to these scholarship students. READ MORE BELOW
Free Technology, Science, English and Math Sessions for NFC Students
MADISON, FL – Students enrolling in Fall Term 2021 classes at North Florida College are invited to get a JUMPSTART on the essential skills necessary to succeed in their courses.
Hundreds turned out to celebrate the Branford River Reunion 4th of July Celebration, Saturday, July 3, 2021 -SVT Photo by Tami Stevenson
By Tami Stevenson
Branford’s 4th of July River Reunion Festival at Hatch Memorial Park was a welcomed event for locals and visitors, held on Saturday, July 3, 2021. After the last significant rain ended around 2 p.m., hundreds lined the streets to watch the parade that began at 6 p.m.
