Heritage Festival off to good start 
The first of a series of three festivals, Heritage Festival, held last weekend, was off to a good start with approximately 40 vendor booths. -SVT Photos by Tami Stevenson
Jilyanne Hiltibidal, performing under the name, Gray Murder. She sang and played some original music along with other songs on her guitar in the pavilion. Her mother Lindsey, said Jilyanne is self-taught and came up with her stage name because she loves crows and birds. -SVT Photo
Staff Reports
Florida’s springs attract visitors from across the world and the preservation of these springs play an important role in the economic resilience of the state.
Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of over $57 million for 23 statewide springs restoration projects to protect Florida’s iconic springs, as well as increase spring flow and improve water quality.
By Tami Stevenson
In a press release from Attorney General Ashley Moody last week about the threat of Hamas terrorist attacks in the U.S., due to the ongoing war in Israel, officials are asking citizens to say something if they see something unusual.
The cornbread and chili tasting tent stayed full as hungry fans enjoyed the wide array of special recipes. -SVT Photos by Tami Stevenson
L-R McAlpin Community Association members Jimmy Shepherd, Derenda Shepherd, Suwannee County Commissioner Leo Mobley D4 and Chuckwagon. Moses Clepper, is from Live Oak. -SVT Photo
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Suwannee County
Sister article to Cornbread Festival article...
By Tami Stevenson
Wellborn Community Association organizer Annita Leonard has also taken on Toys for Tots for Suwannee County. Toys for Tots has developed a disaster relief program in addition to their Christmas assistance. They offer emotional relief toys and books for children that have endured disasters.
While Leonard was in Washington D.C. for the Toys for Tots conference,
By Noah Walker
Community Members from across North Florida are invited to join the Foundation for FGC’s Inspiring Giving Day Campaign from now till November 14th and Second Annual Food Truck Event on November 14th
Halloween decorations. Wiki CC Photo by Anthony22
By Tami Stevenson
Halloween has grown into the nation’s 2nd most celebrated holiday, only taking a backseat to Christmas. Most churches advocate children dressing up, carving pumpkins and giving out candy. On the other side, this is a very important day to the occult.
