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Jobless rate up in Suw., Ham., Laf.
Suwannee County's unemployment rate rose to 8.9 percent in May, up from 8.7 percent in April, according to figures released this morning by the state.
Police Beat: Marijuana grow house discovered in Mayo; 2 arrested
Two men were arrested in Suwannee County Monday after officers found a marijuana growing operation inside a Mayo home located at 1525 SE CR 405, according to Lafayette County Sheriff Brian Lamb and Suwannee sheriff's reports.
4 Arrests, 100 Burglaries, 5 Counties
Arrests are made in the Lafayette County burglary ring we told you about last week.
Attempted Armed Robbery Suspect Captured
A Suwannee County man wanted for attempted armed robbery is captured in Lafayette County.
From Lafayette County to Lafayette Park
Growing up in a small town hasn't stopped 17-year-old Alma Huerta from dreaming big.
Police Beat: Branford man, wanted in armed robbery attempt, arrested in Lafayette
Attempted armed robbery suspect Steven Edward McGee, 19, of Branford, was arrested Tuesday by Lafayette Deputy Randy Henderson, according to sheriff's reports.
Fugitive arrested by Lafayette deputy
By Stephenie Livingston Attempted armed robbery suspect Stephen McGee was arrested today by Lafayette County sheriff's deputy Randy Henderson, according to sheriff's reports.
With merger, Girl Scout Council needs many more volunteers
Now serving over 8,500 girls throughout Florida, the Girl Scout Council of the Florida Panhandle now needs adult volunteers more than ever.
Lafayette Co. 4th Graders Take the Lead
Lafayette County fourth graders are ending their school year on top of the world.
Police Beat: Rash of burglaries strikes Lafayette County
By Stephenie Livingston Lafayette County has seen a rash of burglaries over the past two weeks, and county law enforcement are actively searching for those responsible.
SCHOOLS: Lafayette 4th-graders lead state in FCAT math
By Stephenie Livingston Lafayette County fourth-graders led the state in math on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, with 86 percent scoring at grade level or above, an 8 percent increase over last year.
After the flood, Lafayette getting back to normal
Though some roads in Lafayette County remain submerged, floodwaters are making their way down to normal levels.
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Around the Region - April 21, 2009
Published: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 2:04 a.m. POLICE BEAT Gunman robs 2 women of purses at UF Hilton A robber held up two women in the parking lot of the Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Saturday night, UF police reported.
Bulletin: Lafayette Hit Hard; 240 Homes Affected by Flood
A total of 240 Lafayette County homes were affected by flood conditions, according to figures released Tuesday by the State Emergency Response Team.
Damaged/Destroyed Figure Hits 74 in Suwannee
Figures released Tuesday by the Florida Division of Emergency Management show Suwannee County has been hit even harder than thought by recent flooding.
Crash Injuries Fatal for Mayo Woman
A Mayo woman died yesterday from injuries suffered in a Lafayette County crash Saturday.
Jobless rate falls in Suw., Ham., Laf.
Suwannee County's unemployment rate fell to 8.6 percent in March, according to figures released Friday by the state.
Here on the banks of the normally lazy Suwannee River, life is usually about as calm as the water itself.
Withlacoochee Reaches Hamilton Home
The Withlacoochee River flooded this home just north of the Suwannee River State Park in Hamilton County yesterday.
Lafayette gears up for Relay for Life
County officials and a small group of Relay For Life participants met at the courthouse recently to honor local cancer survivors as well as those who lost their battles against the disease.