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(WCTV) - The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash Thursday night in rural Suwannee County
near the intersection of 96th St and 209th Rd when an SUV driven by a 51-year-old man from Live Oak lost control and crashed into a tree
The driver was taken to Suwannee Emergency Room
the driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash
The driver’s next of kin were also notified by FHP
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The Fort Worth Water Department (Water Department) has requested use of a portion of Live Oak Park (Park) for a water and sanitary sewer maintenance area (Maintenance Area). Due to growth in far west Fort Worth
it is necessary to construct a new sewer lift station (Project) to provide sanitary sewer service for continued growth in far west Fort Worth
The Water Department has requested the use of a portion of the Park for the maintenance area. The Project location was selected to use existing City of Fort Worth land that is out of the existing 100-year floodplain and minimize impact to trees
The proposed site straddles City of Fort Worth parkland and City of Fort Worth non-parkland
The proposed maintenance area is approximately 10,679 square feet
Project construction is anticipated to begin June 2025 and last approximately 18 months. The City Forester has determined that no trees within the Park require removal for the Project. In accordance with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code - Chapter 26
the City of Fort Worth seeks to use a portion of Live Oak Park for a permanent water and sewer maintenance area. On March 26
the Park & Recreation Advisory Board endorsed staff’s recommendation to the City Council to authorize the use of portions of Live Oak Park for a water and sanitary sewer maintenance area
In accordance with state law and the Fort Worth City Charter
the parkland conversion was advertised in the Dallas Morning News and Fort Worth Star-Telegram on May 4
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A 51-year-old Live Oak man died Thursday evening when his SUV veered off 96th Street east of Live Oak and collided with a tree
According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) release
the man was driving east on 96th Street near 209th Place at 7:10 p.m
in Suwannee County when his Acura SUV veered off the south shoulder of 96th Street and the vehicle collided with a tree
Emergency responders transported the driver to the Suwannee Emergency Room
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A 51-year-old Live Oak man died May 1 following a single-vehicle crash in Suwannee County
according to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol
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On 96th Street near its intersection with 209th Place
the Live Oak man was driving east in an Acura SUV on 96th Street when it veered onto the south shoulder and struck a tree
The man was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead just after 8 p.m
AmeriServ Wealth Advisors acquired a new position in Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOB - Free Report) in the 4th quarter
according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission
The firm acquired 112,344 shares of the bank's stock
Live Oak Bancshares comprises about 2.4% of AmeriServ Wealth Advisors' investment portfolio
AmeriServ Wealth Advisors owned approximately 0.25% of Live Oak Bancshares as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission
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the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $42.25
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(WECT) - Stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan is set to perform this August at the Live Oak Bank Pavilion
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An 89-year-old Live Oak man died Wednesday morning when he pulled out in front of an oncoming pickup along US Highway 90 southeast of Live Oak in Suwannee County
a 49-year-old Jasper man was driving a Ford pickup east on US 90 and was approaching the intersection of 75th Drive at 7:35 a.m
driving a Dodge pickup that was stopped at a stop sign on 75th Drive and US 90
entered the intersection and failed to yield the right-of-way to the Ford pickup
The Jasper man driving the Ford pickup collided with the left side of the Live Oak man’s Dodge pickup
Emergency responders pronounced the Live Oak man dead on scene and transported the Jasper man to a local hospital with minor injuries
SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating 21-year-old Rolando Tello
who is wanted for felony charge of sexual assault of a child
investigators from BCSO Child Safe were dispatched to Northeast Methodist Hospital following an outcry of sexual assault
initially reported to the Live Oak Police Department
The juvenile victim reported being assaulted by Tello on April 26
Police say investigators uncovered electronic evidence confirming the assault
The victim stated she met Tello through Instagram
where they communicated before exchanging phone numbers
a behavior investigators identified as grooming
but Tello had fled his residence to evade law enforcement
Authorities are urging anyone with information on Tello's whereabouts to contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at 210-335-6000 or email BCSOTIPS@bexar.org
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2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bancshares
(NYSE: LOB) (“Live Oak” or “the Company”) today reported first quarter of 2025 net income attributable to the Company of $9.7 million
Live Oak’s performance in the quarter compared to the fourth quarter of 2024
“Live Oak Bank demonstrated strong growth across our lending and deposit franchises in the first quarter
all while navigating the current small business credit cycle and a backdrop of economic uncertainty,” said Live Oak Chairman and CEO James S
“We have an unwavering dedication to small business and staying close to our customers in these turbulent times remains paramount
and we continue to support our nation’s entrepreneurs with the capital they need to create jobs
Live Oak will host a conference call to discuss the Company's financial results and business outlook tomorrow
The call will be accessible by telephone and webcast using Conference ID: 75855
A supplementary slide presentation will be posted to the website prior to the event
and a replay will be available for 12 months following the event
The conference call details are as follows:
U.S.: 800.549.8228International: +1 646.564.2877 Pass Code: None Required
Webcast Link: investor.liveoakbank.com Registration: Name and Email Required Multi-Factor Code: Provided After Registration
(1) See accompanying GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation
(1) Total revenue consists of net interest income and total noninterest income
Important Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are based on other than historical data or that express the Company’s plans or expectations regarding future events or determinations are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Statements based on historical data are not intended and should not be understood to indicate the Company’s expectations regarding future events
Forward-looking statements provide current expectations or forecasts of future events or determinations
These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or determinations
nor should they be relied upon as representing management’s views as of any subsequent date
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties
and actual results may differ materially from those presented
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements include changes in Small Business Administration (“SBA”) rules
changes in SBA standard operating procedures or changes in Live Oak Banking Company's status as an SBA Preferred Lender; changes in rules
regulations or procedures for other government loan programs
including those of the United States Department of Agriculture; the impacts of any pandemic or public health situation on trade (including supply chains and export levels)
employee productivity and other economic activities that may have a destabilizing and negative effect on financial markets
economic activity and customer behavior; adverse developments in the banking industry highlighted by high-profile bank failures and the potential impact of such developments on customer confidence
and regulatory responses to these developments; a reduction in or the termination of the Company's ability to use the technology-based platform that is critical to the success of its business model
including a failure in or a breach of operational or security systems or those of its third-party service providers; risks relating to the material weakness we identified in our internal control over financial reporting; technological risks and developments
or events; competition from other lenders; the Company's ability to attract and retain key personnel; market and economic conditions and the associated impact on the Company; operational
liquidity and credit risks associated with the Company's business; changes in political and economic conditions
government shutdown; the impact of heightened regulatory scrutiny of financial products and services and the Company's ability to comply with regulatory requirements and expectations; changes in tariffs and trade barriers
and international trade policies and the resulting impact on the Company and its customers; a deterioration of the credit rating for U.S
government may take to avoid exceeding the debt ceiling
and uncertainties surrounding the debt ceiling and the federal budget; adverse results
government investigations or private actions; and the other factors discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and available at the SEC’s Internet site (http://www.sec.gov)
the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to update any factors or to publicly announce the result of revisions to any of the forward-looking statements included herein to reflect future events or developments
(NYSE: LOB) is a financial holding company and the parent company of Live Oak Bank
Live Oak Bancshares and its subsidiaries partner with businesses that share a groundbreaking focus on service and technology to redefine banking
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$363.0 million and $379.2 million measured at fair value for the quarters ended March 31
Notes to Quarterly Selected Financial Data(1) See accompanying GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation.(2) Quarterly net charge-offs as a percentage of quarterly average loans and leases held for investment
annualized.(3) Loans and leases at historical cost only (excludes loans measured at fair value).(4) Loans accounted for under the fair value option only (excludes loans and leases carried at historical cost)
(1) Average loan and lease balances include non-accruing loans and leases
This press release presents non-GAAP financial measures
The adjustments to reconcile from the non-GAAP financial measures to the applicable GAAP financial measure are included where applicable in financial results presented in accordance with GAAP
The Company considers these adjustments to be relevant to ongoing operating results
The Company believes that excluding the amounts associated with these adjustments to present the non-GAAP financial measures provides a meaningful base for period-to-period comparisons
and analysts in analyzing the operating results or financial position of the Company
The non-GAAP financial measures are used by management to assess the performance of the Company’s business for presentations of Company performance to investors
and for other reasons as may be requested by investors and analysts
The Company further believes that presenting the non-GAAP financial measures will permit investors and analysts to assess the performance of the Company on the same basis as that applied by management
Non-GAAP financial measures have inherent limitations
Although non-GAAP financial measures are frequently used by shareholders to evaluate a company
they have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of results reported under GAAP
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Lumberton — Lumberton City Council is giving Live Oak Environmental 30 days to come into compliance following a torrent of complaints about its service in Hardin County and beyond
Council voted 6-0 Monday night to issue a 30 day notice to Live Oak
KFDM's Tre Sanchez covered the meeting and he'll have a report at 10
Several commissioners voiced concerns about service problems
KFDM anchor Aaron Drawhorn investigated Live Oak's problems and aired a special report last week
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San Antonio's long live oak allergy season is peaking
Native live oaks may provide hardy shade during the long hot summer ahead
but they cause a lot of misery before then
Live oak trees explode with lime green pollen from March through early May
according to the South Texas Allergy & Asthma Medical Professionals (STAAMP)
The pollen can also aggravate existing asthma conditions
said live oak allergy sufferers can try a simple home remedy like showering and changing clothes after being outdoors to rid their bodies of the sticky pollen
"It tends to stick to your clothes and also your hair," she said
and sidewalks sporting greenish hues from being covered with the pollen
Gonzalez said she also recommends sufferers limit their time outdoors during the current peak underway
especially in the mornings when it can be at its worst
Leave the vehicle windows up too while driving
Opening home windows on a mild day is also not a good idea
She said sufferers should try over the counter antihistamines for relief. Nasal sprays are a good choice to clear the nostrils if there isn't time for a shower
Gonzalez said if someone is still miserable after showers
there is no reason to spend the rest of spring indoors and missing out on activities
really I think the most important thing is to know there is still hope," she said
"You should go see your allergy and asthma specialist
They have plenty of options to help keep those symptoms under control and help you to feel comfortable during these pollen seasons."
Keep up with daily pollen counts using this link: STAAMP Daily Pollen Count.
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(WCTV) - A woman was sentenced to 10 years in prison for abusing a 10-month-old baby who was under her care last year
according to the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office
Heather Hogan was also sentenced to five years of probation following her prison term
the sheriff’s office announced Tuesday morning
Her sentencing comes after she was found guilty of child neglect and aggravated child abuse in connection to the incident last year in January involving the 10-month-old baby
Around that time, the Suwannee County Fire Rescue found the baby at a home in the 7500 block of U.S. Highway 90 having a seizure, sister-station WCJB reported
That then led the sheriff’s office to learn that the child was a victim of child abuse
Officials said that the child was in Hogan’s care from January 1 to January 15 of last year
which is the timeframe during which the fire rescue found the baby at the Live Oak home
“The child in her care was tragically found with broken bones and bruising
and tested positive for narcotics,” the sheriff’s office said Tuesday
Medical professionals said the injuries inflicted on the 10-month-old were similar to someone involved in a violent car crash
the young boy was placed in a medical foster home that year
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Live Oak baseball Jesse Cassard discussed the possibility of retirement a year ago before deciding the 2025 season would be his last
Cassard said he’s previously shared the news with his top-seeded team (28-5) and made it public on Monday
8 Northshore in a best-of-three Division I non-select state quarterfinal series that begins at 6 p.m
who was also the school’s athletic director
“It’s getting really close and it’s getting real
One way or the other it’s going to be a good ending.”
The 46-year-old Cassard’s in his seventh season at Live Oak which is appearing in its school-record third straight state quarterfinal
The Eagles are 178-58 under Cassard during his stay at the Livingston Parish school
began his career as an assistant coach at Barbe under legendary coach Glenn Cecchini before becoming the head coach in Zachary and leading the Broncos to three straight Class 4A state championships (2007-09) – the first state titles for the school in any sport in 63 years
Cassard (472-119) also guided Zachary to a state runner-up finish and a trip to the semifinals before taking over at Sulphur and leading the Golden Tors to the state quarterfinals in his only season
“I wouldn’t be in this spot if not for Glenn Cecchini,” said Cassard
“I started at Barbe and learned how to do it from him
I learned how to win at this level from him and owe a lot to him
That’s really when I fell in love with coaching in the first couple of years with him
I’m still a big baby when it comes to losing
Assistant coach Cary Myers will take over as Live Oak’s head coach and David Prescott
a former football coach/athletic director with more than 40 years of experience
“I was ready to do it last year,” Cassard said
“Beth Jones had left as principal and I had told her and Gary Jones
“This year I haven’t done a whole lot of paperwork for the LHSAA and ordering things,” Cassard said
which is a good feeling that I’m leaving it in good hands.”
Cassard’s final season at Live Oak could be historic
The Eagles were last in a state championship game in 2014
the District 5-5A champion for the past three years to give Cassard 10 such crowns in his career
features a veteran team with 10 seniors that include Cassard’s youngest son Cal
The Eagles followed an opening-round bye with a 2-0 series sweep of rival Denham Springs last week
where a 3 1/2-hour weather delay pushed the finale past 1 a.m
“Almost every senior’s played in the quarterfinals since their sophomore year in some role,” Cassard said
“This is nothing new for them getting this far in the playoffs
You still have the playoff anxiousness no matter how many times you’ve been
Cassard said baseball’s been a part of his life as a player and coach for 42 years
and it’s been his time the past 18 years as a head coach that has come with personal scrutiny each season
“I’ve always tried to get better no matter how good I’ve been or how bad I’ve been,” he said
“I looked at it as constantly evaluating myself and being honest with myself
Cassard said then principal Warren Drake played a vital role in laying a foundation of success for his program
“He had such a great vision of success and the kids
and I bought into everything he said to do
good parent groups that for the most part stayed out of the way and let me coach their kids hard
rest with a passion he discovered nine years ago
He joined Ross Blankenship when he purchased an interest in 2D Sports in 2016
the organization didn’t have any youth tournaments in the age group of U7-14
2D has gone from five to 250-plus tournaments
It started as a side gig to make a little extra money and make a difference in the game
Now it’s a massive day-to-day business and we try to stay 9-12 months ahead of everything
Part of Cassard’s mission is to expand the footprint of 2D Sports from Waco
to Nashville to a national brand for youth baseball tournaments and showcase events
The biggest part of a career change is rooted in the flexibility Cassard will have to continue to watch the continued growth of his son Cal’s career
along with the anticipated evolution of 2D Sports
he gets a chance to play at a four-year school
and help him grow as a player and as a man
It’s the business side of it. “I’ll still be around,” he said
“I might have some grandkids one day and get back on the field
by that time 2D would be in such a great spot I could take some time to coach again
I’m not going to say no at least for a couple of years
Part of my charge in the next five years is to become a national brand
(NYSE: LOB) today announced that it will report its first quarter 2025 financial results after U.S
Live Oak will host a conference call to discuss the company's financial results and business outlook on Thursday
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Payment and financial solutions provider Finzly announced this week that Live Oak Bank has enhanced its commercial and small business banking services by implementing Finzly’s Fedwire solution
The deployment enables 100% straight-through processing (STP) and facilitates the bank’s compliance with upcoming ISO 20022 compliance requirements ahead of schedule
Fedwire is a real-time electronic funds transfer system operated by the Federal Reserve Banks
enabling financial institutions to send and receive money
It is the main network in the US used by businesses and government agencies for large and/or time-critical payments
ISO 20022 refers to a new message format that will be adopted by the Fedwire Funds Service on July 14
four months later than the initial deadline of March 10 established in June 2022
The goal of the new format is to enhance the quality of financial messaging
Finzly’s Fedwire solution provides instant settlement
and complete automation for Fedwire payments
The technology leverages Finzly’s pre-wired
and certified connections to the Fed to keep banks and other financial institutions a step ahead when it comes to implementing Fedwire
Banks benefit from not only faster settlements
but also from the ability to seamlessly support multiple cores
This enables banks to process transactions across multiple core systems while integrating with digital banking
“This partnership with Finzly gives our payment infrastructure the flexibility to adapt to customers’ needs
while also allowing us to streamline operations for our internal teams,” Mark Moroz
Live Oak Bank Head of Deposits and Payments
“With 100% STP in Fedwire processing and seamless multi-core integration
we are positioned to set new benchmarks in speed
Live Oak Bank is a cloud-based digital bank that serves small businesses throughout the US
One of the largest SBA 7(a) lenders by dollar volume
Live Oak Bank initially specialized in providing financing for niche businesses such as veterinarians and dentists
Live Oak Bank has more than $12 billion in assets as of Q4 2024 and is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker LOB
Live Oak Bank has a market capitalization of $1.49 billion
“We are proud to partner with Live Oak
connected banking services for its customers,” Finzly founder and CEO Booshan Rengachari said
“Our partners at Live Oak Bank are committed to delivering the best solutions without compromise
We are excited to support them in this mission.”
Two-time Finovate Best of Show winner Finzly most recently demoed its technology on the Finovate stage at FinovateSpring 2022 in San Francisco
the North Carolina-based fintech showed how its bank operating system
enables organizations to quickly launch a modern
The bank featured direct connections to all payment networks
as well as a multi-currency general ledger
Minnesota’s largest credit union with more than $9.3 billion in assets
announced that it was going live on Finzly’s Fedwire platform
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2025 - Live Oak Public Libraries announced that its Regional Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to designate the system a Book Sanctuary Library
"I am proud the Board made this historic decision," said Jere Williams
Chair of the Live Oak Public Libraries Board of Trustees
"We are the very first public library system to be so designated in Georgia
and among just a few in the South to do so."
"This action was carefully considered and we believe it will be welcomed and celebrated by the community we serve and by our staff and patrons," continued Williams
"The Regional Board's decision reaffirms a public library's' role to honor First Amendment freedoms," said Lola DeWitt
which is embedded in longstanding LOPL policies and stands today as one of our key values: 'Freedom of thought and exploration is essential to a democratic society.'"
Live Oak Public Libraries recently completed a five-year strategic plan with broad public input, including more than 1,300 survey responses from the community. The 2025 - 2030 Plan, called, "Shaping Our Story," is the first such comprehensive plan completed by the system in sixteen years. Read the full plan at https://liveoakpl.org/about/planning
Commemorative Book Sanctuary Library bookmarks and buttons will be available at your local Live Oak Public Libraries branch while supplies last
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