
~ Department of Education suspends schools from school choice scholarship program ~

Governor Ron DeSantis
-Photo by Gage Skidmore
Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis directed the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to suspend the availability of school choice scholarships to four schools that have direct ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

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Lake City, Fla., – CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services was presented the 2023 Agency of the Year award at the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services, Inc.’s Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony (September 13, 2023).

By Noah Walker
Lake City, Fla., – Beginning Sunday, October 1, 2023, Columbia County’s Animal Enforcement Department will begin enforcing all county ordinances and state statutes involving animal control within Columbia County. It is important to note the following in regard to the function of this new Columbia County department:

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We understand that facing the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia has been tough on everyone in our community, and we believe that a little adventure, laughter, and fun can go a long way in helping you heal and recover. That's why we're thrilled to warmly welcome our neighbors affected by Hurricane Idalia.

NFC Coordinator of Library Resources, Jamen Brock, is presented with the NEFLIN Continuing Education Award on behalf of NFC. -NFC Photo

City of Live Oak
Special Called City Council Meeting
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023 5:30 P.M.

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MADISON, FL – North Florida College invites those interested in learning more about NFC’s Comprehensive Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Programs, encompassing Class A, Class B, and CDL endorsements to attend its CDL Open House.

SBA Opens Mobile Business Recovery Center in Madison County and Suwannee County, FL
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today it will open a Mobile Business Recovery Center (BRC) in Madison County at 9 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Career Source North Florida in Madison, FL, to assist business owners impacted by Hurricane Idalia that occurred Aug. 27 through Sept. 4.


Above: A house in Riverwood Subdivision at Advent Christian Village. Dowling Park was reported as being the worst area hit in Suwannee County by Hurricane Idalia. -Photo: Lee McGauley
By Tami Stevenson
The National Guard, Red Cross and other disaster response teams and volunteers pushed their way into Florida in the wake of Hurricane Idalia. Some would say they had to “cut” their way in to Florida as


Airlife 7 Photo
By Tami Stevenson
Saturday, Branford’s home game, Branford Buccaneers vs. Bell Bulldogs had its game ball