Suwannee Valley Electric - Jon Little, Director of Communications
Live Oak, Fla., – After breakfast very early this morning, crews fanned out again across SVEC’s 2,100 square mile service territory to restore power to the 1,158 consumers still out as of 5:00 a.m.
Columbia County, Fla., – Columbia County residents should expect the heaviest Storm Elsa impacts between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. today. Rainfall in Columbia County is still estimated to be between 4 to 6 inches and tropical storm force wind gusts (55-60 mph) are anticipated
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Columbia County, Fla., – Columbia County officials took part in the 6:00 p.m. conference call update with the National Hurricane Center. Rainfall in Columbia County is now estimated to be between 4 to 6 inches during the storm.
Please be advised of the following information:
Columbia County, Fla., – Columbia County officials took part in the 11:15 conference call update with the National Hurricane Center, State Emergency Operations, and the Governor’s office. Rain fall in Columbia County is estimated to be between 2-4 inches general and 4-6 inches closer to the eye of the storm. Some areas may see locally heavier amounts. We urge Columbia County residents to stay posted for updates and ensure you are prepared. Specific topic updates listed below.
The new Live Oak Radiant Credit Union, located at 2231 Ohio Avenue North, next to Publix. -Courtesy Photo
By Tami Stevenson
The Suwannee County Chamber of Commerce, Live Oak Mayor Frank Davis and other city and county officials welcomed Radiant Credit Union to Live Oak during their grand opening ceremony, held June 3, 2021, at their new location in Live Oak Crossing.
-Photo: Courtesy American Heart Association
By Tami Stevenson
With a unanimous vote by the House and Senate and Governor DeSantis signing the bill (HB 157) the same day it landed on his desk, along with 43 other bills he signed that day, CPR and first aid training for students will be taught in public schools. This measure will potentially save countless lives with a perpetual army of young people being equipped with this instruction each year.
Storefront photo of the Live Oak location. -SVT Photo by Tami Stevenson
Staff Reports
Futch’s Tractor Depot is excited to announce they have acquired Gordon Tractor at the Live Oak and Madison locations.
By Tami Stevenson
Gainesville, Fla., – Monday, Governor DeSantis signed more than 40 bills into law. One of those bills was HB 751, for the City of Gainesville, which allows a new food truck park, where the food trucks are stationary, located within Gainesville’s Innovation District, to sell alcoholic beverages.
Group photo of some of the kids and counselors that attended the 49th Annual Suwannee Parks & Recreation Tennis Camp. -Photo by Vivian Chastain
