Suwannee Valley Times newspaper - News about North Florida

10-7-26 Gainesville Pops

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:37:17 -0400

Gainesville Pops! to Bring Patriotic Celebration to Lake City

-Gainesville Pops! Photo submitted by Community Concerts

By David Murdock

Presented by Community Concerts of Lake City, the Gainesville Pops! concert, “Celebrating The Birth of America,” begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Levy Performing Arts Center on the Florida Gateway College campus.

10-7-26 Medicaid Integrity Initiative

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:32:41 -0400

Medicaid Integrity Initiative results are in

Gov. Ron DeSantis speaking in West Palm Beach, Tuesday. -Courtesy Photo

Florida’s efforts are already producing significant results

10-7-26 Driver License

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:22:41 -0400

Newly Designed Driver Licenses and Identification Cards

The new design showcases Castillo de San Marcos as the background image on the front of the card. Located in St. Augustine, Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fortress in the continental United States. Florida’s iconic orange is incorporated as the “O” in “Florida,” while the bottom left corner features the Florida manatee, one of the state’s most recognizable native species. The Florida alligator is also incorporated into the REAL ID star in the top right-hand corner of each card.

10-5-26 VAN's CABINETS

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:15:10 -0400

HELP WANTED

CABINETMAKERS/FINISHERS/INSTALLERS

Experience is a PLUS ~ or will train

Visit our website http://www.vans-cabinets.com

VAN’S CABINETS

4915 US 41S, Lake Park, GA

Call 229.630.4648 or 229.560.8684

9-23-26 PCC WALK RUN

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:45:00 -0400

You’re invited!
5K Walk/Run 4 Life - This Weekend!

In a prior year, Lake City runners of all ages joining the Walk/Run to make a difference for LIFE! -SVT Archived 2015 Photo

Runners from the Live Oak location in 2015 -SVT Archived Photo

Staff

This weekend, the annual 5K Walk/Run 4 Life is happening on Saturday, September 26, and organizers would love for people of all ages to join them in this fun, easy way to join together and make a difference for LIFE!

9-23-26 RLCHAUNCEY UNSOLVED

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:30:49 -0400

From Storytelling to Thriller

Lee Chauncey signing a reader's copy of his new book, Unsolved. -Photo: Submitted

By Tami Stevenson

For most of his life, R.L. Chauncey has been a storyteller. He just never expected that one day he would become an author.

“I usually tell my stories face-to-face,” Chauncey said. “I’ve never used this kind of medium.”

That changed when a story he had carried around in his head for years finally refused to stay there.

9-23-26 Madison Lions Club awards scholarships

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:25:52 -0400

Madison Lions Club awards scholarships

Derrick Davis II and KeiAmber McKay each receive $1,000 Scholarships

The Madison Lions Club presented a $1,000 contribution to continu funding its annual scholarship at NFC. Photographed are: (L-R) Lisa Burnham, Shirley Joseph, Tim Dunn, John McQuaid, Traci McClung, Brienna Valentine, Dr. Joe Herring and Jimmy Sale. -NFC Photo

9-9-26 Courthouse Repairs

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:25:47 -0400

Shiny, new copper dome adorns courthouse

Suwannee County Courthouse repaired copper dome and finial. They say it’s already turning green! -Photo by Marcus Durham

By Tami Stevenson

Repairs to the dome at the top of the historic Suwannee County Courthouse are finished. Passers by can now enjoy the new look without peering through the scaffolding.

9-9-26 NFC Student Leaders

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:18:53 -0400

Student leaders named to FCSAA 2025-26 All-Academic team

NFC student Lillian Clay - NFC Photo

NFC student Ben Collazo - NFC Photo

NFC student Jeremiah Perez - NFC Photo

By Tami Stevenson

Good grades are impressive. Good grades while helping lead the student body? Now that deserves a little extra credit. Three North Florida College students have managed to keep their noses in the books and their hands in campus life, earning statewide recognition for proving that leadership and academics make a pretty smart pair.

9-9-26 STEM Educator

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:12:29 -0400

Fort White STEM Educator
Recognized for Inspiring Student Research

Fort White STEM Educator Wayne Oelfke

By Tami Stevenson

FORT WHITE, Fla. — For more than three decades, Wayne Oelfke has encouraged students to look beyond the textbook, ask questions and discover answers for themselves.

8-26-26 Cash Assistance

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 05:18:10 -0400

Florida First to Draw Line on Cash Assistance Spending

By Tami Stevenson

Florida is putting new limits on what families can purchase with Temporary Cash Assistance, becoming the first state in the nation to add restrictions on a range of luxury, entertainment and other non-essential purchases under its federal cash assistance plan.