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Nine of the new cases are related to a prior case, health officials said, but it is not clear if they are linked to a cluster of 28 cases at Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Nine of the new cases are related to a prior case, health officials said, but it is not clear if they are linked to a cluster of 28 cases at Suwannee Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Covid-19 cases at 16 in Columbia County, 47 in Suwannee

CARL MCKINNEY
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Suwannee County added 14 new covid-19 cases on Wednesday, bringing the total up to 47. Meanwhile, Columbia County reported 16 cases, up from 15 the day prior.

Carjack suspect’s bat no match for gun

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
A baseball bat-wielding assailant threatened to carjack a vehicle after the driver and passengers refused to give him a ride Tuesday night, but one of the victims scared him off by bluffing with an unloaded firearm, according to the Live Oak Police Department.

Man jailed for driving with young children

CARL MCKINNEY
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
A “weird friendship” between a 21-year-old man and multiple underage children was on full display when the adult was found driving around with three minors in the vehicle, according to a Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
A 39-year-old Suwannee County woman is is self-quarantined.

A 39-year-old Suwannee County woman is is self-quarantined.

Covid-19 patient shares her story in Suwannee County

CARL MCKINNEY
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Bills come and go, she said. She couldn’t care less about whether she can pay her bills while under quarantine.  No, the worst part will be peering out the window and seeing the happy family next door. Not just any family — her family.

Shands can help, at a safe distance

TODD WILSON
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Patients uneasy about leaving their home to visit their doctor or specialty clinic at the Lake Shore Regional Medical Center campus in Lake City now have a telemedicine option. Telehealth is available for patients of Shands Lake Shore Medical Group and Physician Practices.

City charter review panel will have to act fast

CARL MCKINNEY
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Five people have been chosen to examine the Lake City charter page by page, giving the document a chance to be reviewed by independent eyes.  The city’s charter review board, which is seated once every 10 years and tasked with proposing updates to the foundation of City Hall, has been appointed.
The new individual ill with the virus is a 33-year-old female.

The new individual ill with the virus is a 33-year-old female.

Columbia confirms 16th case of coronavirus

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Columbia County received notice of one new confirmed covid-19 cases, raising the total to sixteen confirmed covid-19 cases. The new individual ill with the virus is a 33-year-old female.