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The Florida Department of Health in Hamilton County on Thursday confirmed 46 new cases among inmates at the prison and two involving local residents, bringing the tally up to 134 cases countywide.

The Florida Department of Health in Hamilton County on Thursday confirmed 46 new cases among inmates at the prison and two involving local residents, bringing the tally up to 134 cases countywide.

Covid-19: Hamilton cases now total 134

CARL MCKINNEY
Thursday, May 14, 2020
After a slew of Hamilton Correctional Institution prisoners tested positive for covid-19, the total number of cases in Hamilton County reached 134 as of Thursday, according to health officials.
A combined total of 843 state prisoners had tested positive for the virus as of noon Wednesday, and 112 of those were from HCI, according to the Florida Department of Corrections, which is ramping up testing for inmates.

A combined total of 843 state prisoners had tested positive for the virus as of noon Wednesday, and 112 of those were from HCI, according to the Florida Department of Corrections, which is ramping up testing for inmates.

Hamilton prison reports 112 covid-19 cases, 13% of state system’s total

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Hamilton Correctional Institution has become a hot spot for covid-19, with that facility alone accounting for more than 13 percent of all reported cases among state prisoners in Florida.
Adam Sandlin poses with baskets of chips, popcorn, sweets and whatever else he could get his hands on. The 18-year-old student at Covenant Community School had a little help raising money from his mother, who has a large presence on social media. (COURTESY)

Adam Sandlin poses with baskets of chips, popcorn, sweets and whatever else he could get his hands on. The 18-year-old student at Covenant Community School had a little help raising money from his mother, who has a large presence on social media. (COURTESY)

Local teen brings gifts for nurses on the frontlines of fight against covid-19

CARL MCKINNEY
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
For the healthcare workers on the frontlines in the fight against covid-19, a gift of doughnuts, pizza and various snacks may not sound like much to someone standing outside the trenches.
Death count remains at 2; Suwannee deaths total 18.

Death count remains at 2; Suwannee deaths total 18.

Covid-19 cases hit 105 here

CARL MCKINNEY
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
The covid-19 death toll in Columbia County has seen no change in change since late April, according to the latest data from the Florida Department of Health as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. Columbia County had 105 confirmed covid-19 cases and two deaths.
For about an hour Tuesday afternoon, a plane flew over the school, downtown and the U.S. Highway 90 corridor to display the message, “Congratulations CHS Class of 2020.” The plane flies over CHS before continuing its circuit. The pandemic threw a wrench into seniors’ prom and graduation plans, so the school says it wanted to make a gesture showing the students were not forgotten. (CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter)

For about an hour Tuesday afternoon, a plane flew over the school, downtown and the U.S. Highway 90 corridor to display the message, “Congratulations CHS Class of 2020.” The plane flies over CHS before continuing its circuit. The pandemic threw a wrench into seniors’ prom and graduation plans, so the school says it wanted to make a gesture showing the students were not forgotten. (CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter)

CHS principal Trey Hosford sends students a message with sky-high senior send-off

CARL MCKINNEY
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
From the rooftop of Columbia High School, Principal Trey Hosford gazed at the sky. Right on cue, the plane came into view.  A special message for CHS seniors soared above Lake City on Tuesday afternoon.