Local

Wilson

Wilson

Cops: Rampage costs $20K

A husband said he got stuck watching the kids one too many times, so he took his frustration out on their apartment when his wife went for a night on the town on Christmas, according to the Lake City Police Department.
Provenzano

Provenzano

Sex abuse against girl, 16, alleged

DNA evidence tied a Live Oak man to a sex crime involving a 16-year-old girl, Suwannee County deputies say. Bryan Keith Provenzano, 38, from the 6800 block of Walker Place, was arrested Dec. 20 on felony sexual battery and violation of probation charges.
Jeff Siegmeister addresses county commissioners in August 2017 during a discussion on the legality of internet cafes. (FILE)

Jeff Siegmeister addresses county commissioners in August 2017 during a discussion on the legality of internet cafes. (FILE)

Siegmeister was driven to quit by divorce, lawyer says

Third Circuit State Attorney Jeff Siegmeister’s decision to resign with a year left in his term was prompted by an impending divorce, according to his lawyer.  His wife tells a different story. The day after state officials confirmed Siegmeister’s resignation would be effective Dec.

Gun-rights sanctuary now closer

Joining a growing trend among local governments throughout the nation, Columbia County is moving toward becoming a Second Amendment sanctuary. County commissioners on Thursday unanimously asked County Attorney Joel Foreman to draft a resolution declaring the county a Second Amendment sanctuary.
Madrid

Madrid

KKK claims, threats lead to jail

O’BRIEN — A failed blackmail scheme, allegations of involvement in the Ku Klux Klan and bizarre threats involving a genital-eating pit bull — Suwannee County sheriff’s officials had a lot to unpack with this one.  A 35-year-old O’Brien man, Timothy D.
Prescott

Prescott

3 jailed in home invasion try

Three suspects have been arrested and a fourth is being sought in connection with an attempted  home invasion on Southeast Pennsylvania Street early Thursday morning, according to the Lake City Police Department.
Donald J. Trump

Donald J. Trump

Dems impeach Trump; Dunn, Yoho respond

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House Wednesday night, becoming only the third American chief executive to be formally charged under the Constitution’s ultimate remedy for high crimes and misdemeanors.