Branford News
TAX COLLECTOR’S EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH THEFT
Live Oak woman allegedly stole more than $3,000
An administrative assistant at the Suwannee County Tax Collector's office has been charged with stealing more than $3,000 from the agency.
According to Suwannee County sheriff’s reports, Kelly Ryan Joyner, 28, of 507 Suwannee Avenue, Live Oak, took the money in nine or so increments between March 13, 2007 and Sept. 18, 2008.
Police say Joyner has confessed to most of the thefts and has since returned more than $1,000 to the tax collector’s office.
Joyner, who had worked at the office for about four years, was arrested Dec. 31 and charged with grand theft III. She was booked into the Suwannee County Jail but later posted bond.
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Town awards Babe Ruth League $5,000
Parents and coaches of Babe Ruth League, Matt Tyre, and Bill Gaylard appeared before the Branford Town Council at the December meeting asking for funds.
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Seven arrested at DUI checkpoint
A DUI checkpoint in Suwannee County that took place along with similar setups across the state over the weekend yielded seven arrests, including two for driving under the influence.
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Former Mrs. Florida jailed on organized fraud and grand theft charges
Former Suwannee County Personnel Director Luann Mixon has been jailed in Shelby County, Alabama on a fugitive warrant from Suwannee County on charges of organized fraud and grand theft.
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Deputy seriously injured: Hit by SUV
Christmas won't be as planned for Suwannee County Deputy Kelly Putnel and his family this year. Putnel, back on the job as a deputy for less than two months after working at another job for a couple of years, is hospitalized after he was struck by a car while on duty.
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BEC to conduct workshops in Suwannee and three other counties
Business Enterprise Center, (BEC) is a complimentary one-stop small business resource for eligible businesses located in participating counties.
The BEC will be conducting a Government Contracting workshop for Suwannee, Lafayette, Madison, and Hamilton Counties.
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$1 million plus seized at ag station
The people of Suwannee County may eventually be the real winners after more than $1 million in cold cash was found inside a truck at the Florida Department of Agriculture (FDA) Inspection Station over the weekend.
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Zoning decision postponed on local veterinary clinic
The Suwannee County Zoning Board has postponed its ruling to grant a special exception to allow a veterinary facility in southern Suwannee County, between Branford and O'Brien on SR 129.
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Flu vaccine available at the Health Department
The Suwannee County Health Department has been receiving a significant number of questions concerning the flu vaccine. Here's some answers to the more common concerns.
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Two injured in Saturday crash
Extrication was necessary to free an individual in a two vehicle accident.
A vehicle driven by Kelly Sue Miller, 41, of O'Brien who was seriously injured and was flown to Shands of Gainesville after being treated at the scene by Suwannee County EMS.
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Group hopes county will help raise hospice funds
Local volunteers with Haven Hospice of Suwannee Valley are hoping the Suwannee County Commission will give help them raise $400,000 for a new facility that will be located in western Columbia County and serve local people.
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