MADISON, FL – North Florida College is proud to recognize its Sentinels for outstanding academic achievement at the conclusion of its Summer Term 2024. CLICK READ MORE BELOW TO SEE LIST OF NAMES.
Live Oak Artists Guild, Inc 26th Annual ArtFest Award Reception
History being made in double measure
Local siblings chosen Honor Cadets out of entire U.S.
By Tami Stevenson
Above, 18 year old Victoria Coker holding a flag and dressed in her white NJROTC Sea Cadet uniform was named Honor Guard in July. She was second only to her brother, Michael Coker, age 11 (Below), dressed in his camos and running up a hill. Michael was the first ever to win the prestigious award as Honor Guard in March for the Lake City Sea Cadets. -Photos: Submitted
It was an historical moment when Lake City resident,
Reducing Nursing Shortages
Governor Ron DeSantis speaking at the press conference about nursing shortages. -Photo: Governor’s Press
Staff Reports
Tuesday, September 3, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference at Daytona State College to highlight Florida’s success in enhancing the nursing talent pipeline through the Prepping Institutions, Programs, Employers and Learners through Incentives for Nursing Education (PIPELINE) Fund and the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund. These programs incentivize and reward collaboration and performance in nursing education programs to increase the number of nurses entering the workforce.
READ LOCAL – SUWANNEE VALLEY - beginning October 2
By Lynne Hutchins
Are residents aware that there is an abundance of creative talent in the Suwannee Valley? Not only are there amazing artists, but many wonderful published authors.
In an effort to introduce the community to local writers and their books, a new program has been established called READ LOCAL.
Approximately twice a month on Wednesdays, READ LOCAL writers will be setting up a table in local businesses, mostly restaurants, where two different area authors will share and sell signed copies of their books with those interested, normally between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
By Allison Finley, NFC Director of Communications & Recruitment
MADISON, Fla. -- In the days after Hurricane Idalia wrecked a wide swath of rural north Florida, many residents wondered what jobs would remain for those who wanted to work and live in the community they love.
Two days after the accident, Eddie Collier posted this photo on social media from his hospital bed and commented, “I’m good I got Jesus on my side.”
Unofficial Primary Election results from August 20, 2024 – as of presstime, according to local and state results (winners are in bold)
Submitted by Marilyn Jones
The Live Oak Artists Guild, in partnership with the Suwannee River Regional Library, will be presenting their annual fine arts exhibition September 7-20, 2024. This is a prestigious, juried art exhibit. The judge this year will be Hollis Mutch, affiliated with Appleton Museum of Art and the College of Central Florida, Ocala, FL.
