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Foster Parents needed in Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee Counties
Good foster families, just like all families, come in all different shapes and sizes. From the individual in their late twenties with the energy of youth to the retiree with extra time, we are looking for individuals and couples who are willing to say yes to becoming a foster parent. —
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Lighting the Way:
NFC Honors Future Nurses with Time-Honored Tradition

Emily Boggus of Suwannee County earned the Nursing Leadership Award, recognized for her influence and commitment.
Submitted - MADISON, FL – Surrounded by family, friends, and faculty who have walked beside them every step of the way, the North Florida College Registered Nursing Class of 2025 was honored in a time-honored pinning and lamp lighting ceremony on May 6.
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The Great American Birthday Bash & Caravan - Saturday, June 14
Submitted by Barbara Gill - The Suwannee County Republican Party is hosting THE GREAT AMERICAN BIRTHDAY BASH & CONVOY, on June 14, 2025, at the Suwannee County Coliseum 4 – 8 pm. We are celebrating Flag Day, the 250th Anniversary of the Army and President Trump’s birthday. A Patriotic Convoy will depart Branford at 2 pm. (our fall 2024 Rally had 125 vehicles!) ...
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Local SkillsUSA Students Participate in National Signing Day to celebrate CTE Career Commitments
Event recognizes students pursuing a career in the skilled trades.

-RIVEROAK Photos: Submitted
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LCPD Email Change
Submitted - The Lake City Police Department is updating its email system to better serve the community. Effective immediately, all department staff will begin using a new email domain: @lcflapd.com.
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No more fluoride in drinking water and no more chemicals in our skies - both bills passed legislature
Protecting Floridians from unauthorized chemical exposure and atmospheric manipulation
Staff Reports
Tuesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his support and intention to sign two bills passed by the Florida Legislature aimed at protecting Floridians from unauthorized chemical exposure and atmospheric manipulation, during a press conference in Miami.
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Rising Warriors Martial Arts Academy - growing, learning, competing

L-R Rising Warriors Owner Sabonim Randy (RJ) Krueger holds a board for student Colton Kinsey as he breaks it in half. -All SVT Photos by Tami Stevenson

Students Tanner Kinsey, left, sparring with Jordan Dyke. -SVT Photo
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App Store Freedom Act introduced – Promoting competition and protecting consumers
Staff Reports
According to a press release from Rep. Kat Cammack, yesterday, the congresswoman has introduced the App Store Freedom Act, which seeks to promote competition and protect consumers and developers in the mobile app marketplace by prohibiting certain anticompetitive practices by dominant app store operators.
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Obit, Obituary
In Memory of

Elsie “Wanda” Warner Henderson
February 5, 1937 to April 19, 2025
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SUWANNEE MAY 6 BOCC AGENDA
SUWANNEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
JUDICIAL ANNEX BUILDING
218 PARSHLEY STREET SOUTHWEST
LIVE OAK, FLORIDA 32064
TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR MAY 6, 2025, AT 5:30 P.M.
Invocation
Pledge to American Flag
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RIVEROAK Upgrades Welding Dept.

Photo above: The welding department is receiving an upgrade with 20 new booths, new ventilation, and electrical upgrades.