{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Concerned Citizens of North FL","home_page_url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com","description":"Concerned Citizens of North FL","author":{"name":"Concerned Citizens of North FL"},"items":[{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/live-oak-candidate-forum","html_content":"

In my opinion Matt Campbell and Adam Collins were the clear Winners

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/live-oak-candidate-forum","title":"Live Oak Candidate Forum","summary":"In my opinion Matt Campbell and Adam Collins were the clear Winners","date_modified":"2026-04-16T20:49:23Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/city-council-has-no-etiquette-or-courtesy","html_content":"

January 19, 2026

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/city-council-has-no-etiquette-or-courtesy","title":"City Council Has No Etiquette Or Courtesy","summary":"January 19, 2026","date_modified":"2026-01-19T16:10:04Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/12325-special-bocc-meeting","html_content":"

Although quite long the county commission did a great job showing the Cherry Baekert video of discussion with Baekert staff, County attorney Adam Morrison and Chairman White. Although given the chance to respond the Sher...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/12325-special-bocc-meeting","title":"12/3/25 Special BOCC Meeting","summary":"Although quite long the county commission did a great job showing the Cherry Baekert video of discussion with Baekert staff, County attorney Adam Morrison and Chairman White. Although given the chance to respond the Sher...","date_modified":"2025-12-06T16:58:52Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/sheriff-st-john-in-the-hot-seat-again","html_content":"

At the board of county commissioner's meeting on October 21st the annual audit was presented by Powell & Jones CPA with eight findings all within the sheriff's department. One of the deficiencies was possible fraud use o...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/sheriff-st-john-in-the-hot-seat-again","title":"Sheriff St John in the HOT SEAT AGAIN","summary":"At the board of county commissioner's meeting on October 21st the annual audit was presented by Powell & Jones CPA with eight findings all within the sheriff's department. One of the deficiencies was possible fraud use o...","date_modified":"2025-10-30T13:05:01Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/520k-not-enough-we-want-more---nfwua-200k-more","html_content":"

Photo by Columbia County Observer

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/520k-not-enough-we-want-more---nfwua-200k-more","title":"$520K Not Enough We Want More - NFWUA $200K More","summary":"Photo by Columbia County Observer","date_modified":"2025-07-19T19:51:51Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/live-oak-city-council-cant-see-through-the-smoke","html_content":"

At the July 8th meeting Councilman Campbell put on the agenda to discuss having a workshop with all stakeholders to explore the possibility of a merger with, acquisition of the city fire department with the county. When ...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/live-oak-city-council-cant-see-through-the-smoke","title":"Live Oak City Council Can't See Through The Smoke","summary":"At the July 8th meeting Councilman Campbell put on the agenda to discuss having a workshop with all stakeholders to explore the possibility of a merger with, acquisition of the city fire department with the county. When ...","date_modified":"2025-07-10T20:15:12Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/north-florida-water-utilities-authority-short-version","html_content":"

Photo by Columbia County Observer

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/north-florida-water-utilities-authority-short-version","title":"Columbia, Suwannee Commissioners Flushing Money Down The Drain","summary":" Photo by Columbia County Observer","date_modified":"2025-05-13T15:50:19Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/emergency-management-director-attacks-county-manager","html_content":"

At the April 15th BOCC meeting at which everyone knew Chairman Land and Greg Scott would not be in attendance. Chris Vols launched an attack on Greg Scott and the commission. What seemed like a regular even keeled meetin...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/emergency-management-director-attacks-county-manager","title":"Suwannee Emergency Management Director Attacks County Manager","summary":"At the April 15th BOCC meeting at which everyone knew Chairman Land and Greg Scott would not be in attendance. Chris Vols launched an attack on Greg Scott and the commission. What seemed like a regular even keeled meetin...","date_modified":"2025-04-24T16:49:46Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/live-oak-city-council-missed-the-boat-again","html_content":"

I had high hopes that the new city council would be an improvement over the old, but it seems nothing has changed. Senator Rubio and Representative Cammack made a special trip to Live Oak to see if they could help after ...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/live-oak-city-council-missed-the-boat-again","title":"Live Oak City Council Missed The Boat Again","summary":"I had high hopes that the new city council would be an improvement over the old, but it seems nothing has changed. Senator Rubio and Representative Cammack made a special trip to Live Oak to see if they could help after ...","date_modified":"2024-08-18T13:35:51Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/well-done-suwannee-commission","html_content":"

At the regular county commission meeting of June 18thit was announced that the State of Florida Emergency Management had selected Suwannee County as a site for a regional shelter provided the county purchase 139 acres cl...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/well-done-suwannee-commission","title":"Well Done Suwannee Commission","summary":"At the regular county commission meeting of June 18thit was announced that the State of Florida Emergency Management had selected Suwannee County as a site for a regional shelter provided the county purchase 139 acres cl...","date_modified":"2024-06-24T20:25:21Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/we-the-people-are-not-heard-in-live-oak","html_content":"

I am concerned that the City of Live Oak elected officials do not hear the voice of the people. For the second time in two months after numerous citizens have voiced their opposition against items up for a vote by the ci...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/we-the-people-are-not-heard-in-live-oak","title":"We The People Are Not Heard in Live Oak","summary":"I am concerned that the City of Live Oak elected officials do not hear the voice of the people. For the second time in two months after numerous citizens have voiced their opposition against items up for a vote by the ci...","date_modified":"2024-04-11T14:48:32Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/thank-you-mayor-davis","html_content":"

At the regular City of Live Oak meeting this week an ordinance to annex 139 Acres into the city was on the agenda as a final reading. The developer's attorney and engineer were present to give an overview of the proposed...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/thank-you-mayor-davis","title":"Thank You Mayor Davis","summary":"At the regular City of Live Oak meeting this week an ordinance to annex 139 Acres into the city was on the agenda as a final reading. The developer's attorney and engineer were present to give an overview of the proposed...","date_modified":"2024-03-14T13:26:21Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/we-lost-our-battle-to-stop-a-323-tower-at-tiger-lake","html_content":"

At last nights county commission meeting we presented a petition with 79 signatures and did a power point presentation. Unfortunately we could have had a million signatures and the tower would still be built. I was not a...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/we-lost-our-battle-to-stop-a-323-tower-at-tiger-lake","title":"We Lost Our Battle to Stop a 323' Tower at Tiger Lake","summary":"At last nights county commission meeting we presented a petition with 79 signatures and did a power point presentation. Unfortunately we could have had a million signatures and the tower would still be built. I was not a...","date_modified":"2024-02-21T13:03:11Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/live-oak-city-council-totally-confused","html_content":"

It was certainly a bring you popcorn night at city hall last night. Two important items were on the agenda: To keep fluoride in the city water supply and annexation of property at the intersection of 129 and Bass Road.

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/live-oak-city-council-totally-confused","title":"Live Oak City Council Totally Confused","summary":"It was certainly a bring you popcorn night at city hall last night. Two important items were on the agenda: To keep fluoride in the city water supply and annexation of property at the intersection of 129 and Bass Road. ","date_modified":"2024-02-14T18:07:24Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/no-respect-at-live-oak-city-council","html_content":"

I attended the ribbon cutting for the new Don Allen Cultural Center at Heritage Park last week. Don was president of the council at the time of his passing and his wife Tes has since been appointed to serve his term out,...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/no-respect-at-live-oak-city-council","title":"No Respect at Live Oak City Council","summary":"I attended the ribbon cutting for the new Don Allen Cultural Center at Heritage Park last week. Don was president of the council at the time of his passing and his wife Tes has since been appointed to serve his term out,...","date_modified":"2024-01-27T21:55:11Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/clarification-regarding-public-speaking-at-suwannee-meetings","html_content":"

At the December 5th county commission meeting recently elected chairman Land clarified how the public may speak at meetings:

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/clarification-regarding-public-speaking-at-suwannee-meetings","title":"Clarification Regarding Public Speaking at Suwannee Meetings","summary":"At the December 5th county commission meeting recently elected chairman Land clarified how the public may speak at meetings:","date_modified":"2023-12-09T13:42:43Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/shame-on-suwannee-county-commission","html_content":"

At the November 21st meeting Chairman White announced that public comment will be at the beginning of the meeting and time will be limited to a timed three minutes. Immediately after this announcement a vote for chairman...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/shame-on-suwannee-county-commission","title":"Shame on Suwannee County Commission","summary":"At the November 21st meeting Chairman White announced that public comment will be at the beginning of the meeting and time will be limited to a timed three minutes. Immediately after this announcement a vote for chairman...","date_modified":"2023-11-30T22:50:09Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/here-we-go-again-illegal-gambling-in-live-oak","html_content":"

On the agenda for the October 10 City Council Meeting Councilwoman Allen has added \"Discussion regarding gaming devices for not-for-profit organizations (Elks Lodge)\". When I spoke to Ms. Allen she kept telling me the El...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/here-we-go-again-illegal-gambling-in-live-oak","title":"Here we Go Again, Illegal Gambling in Live Oak","summary":"On the agenda for the October 10 City Council Meeting Councilwoman Allen has added \"Discussion regarding gaming devices for not-for-profit organizations (Elks Lodge)\". When I spoke to Ms. Allen she kept telling me the El...","date_modified":"2023-10-10T13:00:30Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/recap-of-budget-workshop","html_content":"

Since I am quick to criticize the commission when something is wrong, I want to just as quick to say WELL DONE commissioners for the budget workshop. The discussions and finical decisions were well done. With a budget ex...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/recap-of-budget-workshop","title":"Recap of Budget Workshop","summary":"Since I am quick to criticize the commission when something is wrong, I want to just as quick to say WELL DONE commissioners for the budget workshop. The discussions and finical decisions were well done. With a budget ex...","date_modified":"2023-08-04T12:39:41Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/shame-on-councilwoman-owens","html_content":"

At the Live Oak City Council meeting of July 11, Councilman Campbell had an agenda item titled \" Discussion with possible Council action, tasking the City Manager with updating the current utilities billing and late fee ...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/shame-on-councilwoman-owens","title":"Shame on Councilwoman Owens","summary":"At the Live Oak City Council meeting of July 11, Councilman Campbell had an agenda item titled \" Discussion with possible Council action, tasking the City Manager with updating the current utilities billing and late fee ...","date_modified":"2023-07-12T19:17:07Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/city-of-live-oak-council-misses-the-boat-again","html_content":"

For the second time this year the majority of the city council missed the opportunity to meet our state Representative Shoaf and Senator Simon at the ribbon cutting for their new office in Live Oak.It was a miserable rai...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/city-of-live-oak-council-misses-the-boat-again","title":"City of Live Oak Council Misses the Boat Again","summary":"For the second time this year the majority of the city council missed the opportunity to meet our state Representative Shoaf and Senator Simon at the ribbon cutting for their new office in Live Oak.It was a miserable rai...","date_modified":"2023-06-16T12:53:02Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/larry-sessions-hits-the-road-running","html_content":"

New interim City Manager, Larry Sessions has gotten more done in the last 30 days than has happened in the past year. He put to bed the parking discussion on Walker Ave by going out an measuring the road himself to assur...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/larry-sessions-hits-the-road-running","title":"Larry Sessions hits the road running!","summary":"New interim City Manager, Larry Sessions has gotten more done in the last 30 days than has happened in the past year. He put to bed the parking discussion on Walker Ave by going out an measuring the road himself to assur...","date_modified":"2023-05-11T21:51:28Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/transparency-or-not","html_content":"

At last night's County Commission Meeting a presentation was given by Retail Strategies for service to the county, to help attract retail businesses to the county. The presentation was very informative. It was stated tha...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/transparency-or-not","title":"Transparency Or Not","summary":"At last night's County Commission Meeting a presentation was given by Retail Strategies for service to the county, to help attract retail businesses to the county. The presentation was very informative. It was stated tha...","date_modified":"2023-05-03T15:55:48Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/suwannee-county-commission-fires-county-attorney","html_content":"

At last night's commission meeting a well orchestrated move to remove the county attorney took place by two citizens, and commissioners Travis Land and Leo Mobley. I guess Travis just could not get over the fire station...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/suwannee-county-commission-fires-county-attorney","title":"Suwannee County Commission Fires County Attorney","summary":"At last night's commission meeting a well orchestrated move to remove the county attorney took place by two citizens, and commissioners Travis Land and Leo Mobley. I guess Travis just could not get over the fire station...","date_modified":"2023-03-08T14:53:56Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/city-of-live-oak-and-white-springs-no-love-on-valentine-day","html_content":"

Are the council's of these towns out of control or are the people? After watching the video of White Springs Meeting (on our website) on 2/14 and that of Live Oak (on our facebook page) I had to just shake my head in dis...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/city-of-live-oak-and-white-springs-no-love-on-valentine-day","title":"City of Live Oak and White Springs No Love On Valentine Day ","summary":"Are the council's of these towns out of control or are the people? After watching the video of White Springs Meeting (on our website) on 2/14 and that of Live Oak (on our facebook page) I had to just shake my head in dis...","date_modified":"2023-02-23T15:12:14Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/city-of-live-oak-in-disarray","html_content":"

I’m amazed how the City of Live Oak Council cries poor yet the only representative at the Florida delegation meeting last Friday was the Mayor. Even after the Mayor reminded the council of the delegation meeting at last...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/city-of-live-oak-in-disarray","title":"City of Live Oak in Disarray","summary":" I’m amazed how the City of Live Oak Council cries poor yet the only representative at the Florida delegation meeting last Friday was the Mayor. Even after the Mayor reminded the council of the delegation meeting at last...","date_modified":"2023-01-19T15:18:32Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/town-of-white-springs-internet-cafes","html_content":"

Final reading and vote to allow internet cafe's is June 28th at 6:30PM, City Hall.

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/town-of-white-springs-internet-cafes","title":"Town of White Springs Internet Cafe's SEE PAGE THREE OF OUR SITE","summary":"Final reading and vote to allow internet cafe's is June 28th at 6:30PM, City Hall.","date_modified":"2022-06-23T20:39:01Z"},{"id":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/help-the-town-of-white-springs","html_content":"

The town council has for some unknown reason proposed to change an existing ordinance that bans internet cafes to a new ordinance that will allow them in their city. They have a first reading of the new ordinance on Tues...

","url":"https://concernedcitizensofnorthfl.com/suwannee-county/f/help-the-town-of-white-springs","title":"Help the Town of White Springs, SEE PAGE THREE OF OUR SITE","summary":"The town council has for some unknown reason proposed to change an existing ordinance that bans internet cafes to a new ordinance that will allow them in their city. They have a first reading of the new ordinance on Tues...","date_modified":"2022-06-19T13:25:06Z"}]}