7-16-20

White Springs and Columbia County receive $900,000 from Governor

Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced $900,000 in funding for infrastructure projects in two rural communities in Northeast Florida. Administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, the Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) provides funding to local governments for infrastructure projects in rural communities to encourage job creation and business investment and to strengthen and diversify rural economies.

: Published: 08 August 2020

8-5-20

Doctor Kelly Victory, M.D.
Exposes false claims about pandemic

-Image Courtesy of University of Michigan

By Tami Stevenson

Doctor Kelly Victory, MD, also put out a video recently about false claims concerning the Coronavirus pandemic.

Doctor Victory is a trauma and emergency physician with a specialty in disaster preparedness and response, and the management of mass casualty. For the past two decades she has been in public health working with and advising hospitals, schools, municipalities and fortune 500 companies, developing plans and training them to respond effectively to the worst ever cases. Whether that be a hurricane, a flood, an active shooter or a pandemic.

: Published: 08 August 2020

8-5-20

The Grass is Not Always Greener: Leaf Spot in Bermudagrass

Courtney Darling
UF/IFAS Suwannee County Extension

Bermudagrass is a popular choice for hay production throughout the southeast, especially Florida. There are several factors that can impact forage quality and yield, including various diseases. Leaf spot or leaf blight (Bipolaris cynodontis) is one of the most common foliar diseases found in bermudagrass. This disease is caused by the fungus Helminthosporium which causes a decrease in forage nutritive value, yield, and overall palatability.

: Published: 08 August 2020

7-29-20

Officer Shot in Lake City

While Conducting Wellbeing Check

Officer Remington “Cody” Chaunce -LCPD Photo

Lake City, Fla., – UPDATE:
Officer Remington “Cody” Chauncey was shot Tuesday morning while conducting a wellbeing check at a home in Lake City.

Officer Chauncey has been an Officer with the Lake City Police

Department since April 2020. Previously, he was an Officer with the Live Oak Police Department. Officer Chauncey is currently undergoing medical treatment but is in stable condition.

End Update

Lake City, Fla., –According to a report from the Lake City Police Department, on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at approximately 1:37 a.m., the Lake City Police Department responded to the area of NE Webster Ave and NE Jenkins Lane after receiving a report of gunshots in the area. Officers arrived to discover that the home at this location had been hit by gunfire, as there were visible bullet holes in its exterior. Officers attempted to make contact inside the residence to conduct a wellbeing check. As they were on the porch of the residence and knocking at the home’s door, they identified themselves as POLICE, fearing that an occupant of the home may have been shot.

: Published: 08 August 2020

7-22-20

Famous pig lives in Dowling Park

Daisy, the Potbelly Pig Promotes Reading wherever she goes

Daisy, left, shown above with owner, Farmer Minor and her canine pug sisters, Lily Pug and Dixie Cup. -Courtesy Photo

: Published: 08 August 2020

7-22-20

Major retailers now requiring masks

By Tami Stevenson

It was announced last week that the largest retailer chain in the nation, Walmart and Sam’s Club stores, would require masks be worn by its customers to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Since that announcement, other major retail chains have joined them, and the list continues to grow. Stores like Publix, CVS, Target and Walgreens announced the next day, they were also going to require masks.

: Published: 08 August 2020

7-22-20

Local church gives food to 700+ each week

Volunteers at Harvest Fellowship Church give out fresh veggies, various meets and dairy products to more than 700 people every Thursday in the Jasper community during the COVID-19 pandemic. -SVT Photo

: Published: 08 August 2020

7-7-20

Returning to normal
Branford’s Independence Day Celebration was well attended

The crowds were much larger than expected at the Branford River Reunion’s 4th of July celebration. -Photo: Submitted

: Published: 08 August 2020

6-30-20

Hooked On Heroes Dedicates Veterans Monument at City of Live Oak Cemetery

A new monument dedicated by Hooked On Heroes in the City of Live Oak Cemetery commemorates the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans. -Photo by Jeffry Boatright

: Published: 08 August 2020

6-26-20

Florida Re-suspending on-premises alcohol sales for bars and pubs

Staff Reports

Today, Helsey Beshears, Secretary for the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation announced in a tweet that all vendors licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises who derive more than 50 percent of gross revenue from sales shall suspend all sales for consumption on the premises. Emergency Order 2020-09, effective June 26, 2020. They may continue to sell alcohol in sealed containers for consumption off the premises. Food establishments, however, that derive 50 percent or less of their gross revenue from alcohol may continue to operate for on-premises consumption at tables in accordance with Executive Order 20-71, Sections 1 and 2.