First Federal celebrates entry into Bradford County market

BY DAN HILDEBRAN [email protected] First Federal Bank marked its entry into the Bradford County market with a ribbon-cutting celebration that drew elected officials, chamber members, and community supporters to the new branch. Incorporated as First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Live Oak in 1962, the nonprofit mutual bank, owned by its customers, now serves … Read more

Water shortage leads to restrictions

Due to continued drought conditions and a forecast that calls for lower than average rainfall in the months ahead, the Suwannee River Water Management District Governing Board on March 10 declared a Phase II Water Shortage. Currently, districtwide aquifer levels sit around the 20th percentile, and ongoing monitoring efforts show below average river flows throughout … Read more