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January 31, 2012

Romney falls in second

Staff CNHI The Suwannee Democrat Tue Jan 31, 2012, 08:12 PM EST

Live Oak — Republican voters in Suwannee County chose former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich as the candidate they feel better suited to take on President Barack Obama in November.

Gingrich won the votes here by 46 percent, or 1,680 votes. Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney took 25 percent, or 909 votes.

Rick Santorum came in third place with 19 percent, or 702 votes.

Ron Paul garnered 304 votes.

Of the 8,524 registered republican voters in Suwannee County, 3,662 of them voted for a participation rate of 43 percent.

The candidates will now shift their focus to Nevada for precinct caucuses to be held Saturday, Feb. 4.

Find out which candidate won the state at www.suwanneeedemocrat.com. The results were not complete as of press time.

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Suwannee County's vals and sals
Editor's note: In today's paper (May 25) salutatorian is above Mara Lance's photo. Lance is a Suwannee High School valedictorian.

SHS

Valedictorians
Laura-Kaitlyn Boatright
Mara Magee Lance

Salutatorian
Christopher Cole Thomas

BHS
Valedictorian
Robert Hansen
GPA - 3.83

Salutatorian
D’Vonte Cherry
GPA - 3.76

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May 25, 2012 1 Photo
FCAT 2.0 math and reading results
Suwannee falls right in line with state averages

May 24, 2012
Pest infestation spreads
Outbreak now affects more than 6,000 acres in O’Brien

“The infestation is growing at a pretty fast rate and in this case, it’s killing a lot of the laurel oak trees in the O’Brien area or seriously infesting them.”  - Suwannee County Forester Brian Cobble on the horned oak gall wasp outbreak

May 24, 2012 3 Photos
Third grade FCAT 2.0 reading and math results to be released today
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Democrat Morning Update for Thursday, May 24
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May 24, 2012 1 Photo
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Check Suwannee Democrat online each morning to learn about traffic news, weather and best bets for the day. Have a great day!

May 23, 2012 1 Photo
Suspected shooter in convenience store killing in Lake City is Suwannee County resident
Man remains at large. His alleged accomplice was arrested Saturday.

May 22, 2012 2 Photos
Pest outbreak identified
Area covers more than 5,380 acres, or 7 miles from one point to the other in southern Suwannee County.

The forest pest is known as the horned oak gall wasp.

May 22, 2012 3 Photos
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May 22, 2012 1 Photo
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