Branford News

In response to concerns voiced by the agriculture community and local business owners, State Rep.

Girl Scout Troop 225 was recently invited to attend a Women's Self-Defense class to earn a badge at AKKU Studio in Branford.

A schedule for the H1N1 vaccine to be administered in the Suwannee County public schools has been set.

For Carl Meece, head of the Suwannee County Republican Executive Committee, the idea of running for Congress came soon after U.S. Rep.

Pictured is the Buccaneers in action against Paxon High School. Branford defeated Paxon 33-26 Oct.

Officials at the Suwannee County Health Department say vaccines for the H1N1 flu are expected to be available for residents in Suwannee County sometime this week.

Live Oak Police Det. Sgt. Ron Shaw said 15-year-old Tyler Austin Carter, a suspect in Live Oak's home invasion robberies, was taken into custody Sunday by the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office.

Columbia County sheriff's deputies have made several arrests after an investigation into about 40 vehicle burglaries in Columbia County over the past six weeks.

Two Branford residents have been arrested in connection with a burglary theft ring, according to a spokesman for the Columbia County Sheriff's Office.

Suwannee Countians, it's time to speak your mind! How? By calling the Suwannee Democrat Rant and Rave hotline.

A small victory. That's what John Lacquey of Branford called the county's decision to lower the tentative millage rate from 8.5 to 8 Tuesday night.

Three south county men were arrested Monday on charges ranging from trespassing to throwing deadly missiles, according to probable cause reports from the Suwannee County Jail.

Teachers at Suwannee Primary School were busy Tuesday morning checking backpacks for notes from parents who asked that their child be exempt from viewing a "Back to School" speech by President Barack Obama set for noon later that day.

Police say William Roy Loud, 61, of 27486 41st Road, Branford, placed a video recorder in the bathroom of his residence from 2006 through 2007 and recorded both adults and juveniles who visited his home using the facilities, changing clothes and engaging in sexual activities.

Suwannee County seniors ranked fourth in the state on the SAT, results of which were released Tuesday.

For the first time in 15 years in office, Branford Town Council President Shirley Clark attended the annual League of Cities conference last weekend along with more than 1,000 city officials from throughout Florida.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints recently broke ground for a new church in Branford.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints recently broke ground for a new church in Branford.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints recently broke ground for a new church in Branford.

Alex Winnett doesn't want his taxes raised, and he's willing to give up some county services if need be.