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CHS senior Delaney Williams is seen hitting the books at home on Monday. (COURTESY)

CHS senior Delaney Williams is seen hitting the books at home on Monday. (COURTESY)

‘Senioritis’ in reverse: They'd rather be in class

CARL MCKINNEY
Monday, April 20, 2020
When your world has revolved around school for as long as you can remember, it’s a strange thing to suddenly find yourself home all the time. For Delaney Williams, an 18-year-old senior at Columbia High School, everything in her life has been leading up to college.
The deaths of a 74-year-old man and 62-year-old woman, both previously diagnosed with the virus, brought the total there up to eight, the Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County announced on Monday.

The deaths of a 74-year-old man and 62-year-old woman, both previously diagnosed with the virus, brought the total there up to eight, the Florida Department of Health in Suwannee County announced on Monday.

Covid-19: Two more dead in Live Oak, total now at 8

CARL MCKINNEY
Monday, April 20, 2020
The covid-19 death toll in Suwannee County continued to climb Monday, with two more becoming casualties of the pandemic.
The drive-thru locations will only administer tests to people who meet certain criteria.

The drive-thru locations will only administer tests to people who meet certain criteria.

Covid-19: Drive-through testing to start

CARL MCKINNEY
Monday, April 20, 2020
Drive-thru covid-19 testing is being offered on a limited basis in Columbia County, health officials say, but it’s not available to everyone.

Gainesville man dies on I-75

CARL MCKINNEY
Monday, April 20, 2020
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking on Interstate 75 in Gainesville on Saturday night, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report. A second vehicle, driven by a Lake City man, caught some of the debris but the driver was not injured, troopers say.  Around 8:30 p.m.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. (TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE)

DeSantis orders schools closed rest of academic year

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saturday, April 18, 2020
FORT LAUDERDALE — Governor Ron DeSantis said Saturday that schools would remain closed for rest of the academic year, calling it a fairly easy decision since the prospect of reopening for just a few weeks in May offered little academic benefit.

Robbed of the prom

TODD WILSON
Saturday, April 18, 2020
The dress is light pink satin, floor length, with a slight train. It’s pleated and fits exquisitely. From the second she tried it on, it was close to perfect. Only minor alterations were needed.
Five deaths and 23 instances of hospitalization were reported for Suwannee County. In Columbia County, there were no deaths and four cases involving hospitalization.

Five deaths and 23 instances of hospitalization were reported for Suwannee County. In Columbia County, there were no deaths and four cases involving hospitalization.

Suwannee hits 87, Columbia 35

CARL MCKINNEY
Friday, April 17, 2020
Suwannee County had 87 confirmed covid-19 cases as of Friday evening, while Columbia County was up to 35, according to the Florida Department of Health. Five deaths and 23 instances of hospitalization were reported for Suwannee County.
Josie Harlow, 4, rules over a special patch of her mother’s garden set aside just for her. Josie has been growing squashes and tomatoes, said her mother, IFAS horticulture agent Erin Harlow. (COURTESY)

Josie Harlow, 4, rules over a special patch of her mother’s garden set aside just for her. Josie has been growing squashes and tomatoes, said her mother, IFAS horticulture agent Erin Harlow. (COURTESY)

Victory gardens are back

CARL MCKINNEY
Friday, April 17, 2020
World War II-era “victory gardens,” encouraged by Uncle Sam as a way for citizens to stretch their rations, became a lasting example of perseverance in the face of hardship.  Inspired by that part of history, a homegrown initiative by agriculture experts aims to return gardening to its roots.