By Tami Stevenson
Election results for Suwannee, Columbia, Madison and Mayo - Amendments
Hooked On Heroes is reeling in their lines
Horrific scenes from Steinhatchee emerged after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the entire coast of Florida. -Courtesy Photo
— "...all these people along the coast lost their homes, they are the majority of boaters that volunteered their time and their boats for these events,” said Ron Cadle. “They’re going to take care of their home and family before they worry about going fishing, as they should.” —
FALL FESTIVALS AND AREA EVENTS - FROM LIVE OAK, WELLBORN, BRANFORD, McALPIN, MADISON, WHITE SPRINGS AND LAKE CITY
Florida Amendments on the ballot
In Florida, constitutional amendments require 60% of the vote to pass.
Social Security Announces 2.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2025
Submitted by Mark Hinkle, Press Officer
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced October 10, 2024. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about
SVEC UPDATE
Few Outages Remain from Hurricane Milton
LIVE OAK, Fla., October 10, 2024 (9:30 a.m.) – During the peak of the storm last night, 2,142 SVEC consumer-members were without power.
!NOTICE!
THE 4TH ANNUAL WELLBORN CORNBREAD FESTIVAL HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO EFFECTS FROM HELENE AND ANTICIPATED EFFECTS FROM MILTON
The American Red Cross - Open Shelters and disaster relief services in Big Bend area for Hurricane Milton evacuees.
Some are pet friendly
Taken Tuesday along I75 between Lake City and Gainesville. Northbound traffic getting out of the way of Hurricane Milton. SVT Photo by Tami Stevenson
Live Oak man impaled by tree during height of Helene
–Remained alive while waiting 2 hrs. before help could arrive
During Hurricane Helene’s 118+ mph wind gusts, just before the eye passed over Suwannee County, Charles Roddenberry, of Live Oak, was impaled by a tree crashing into his living room during the height of the storm, Thursday evening. The wind speeds were so intense, first responders had to wait two hours before they could venture out and reach him. He miraculously survived.
-Photo taken same night, Jordan Medley
