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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills Friday, including one that would limit the scope of police review boards, during a ceremony at the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office in St. Augustine. (COURTESY)

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills Friday, including one that would limit the scope of police review boards, during a ceremony at the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office in St. Augustine. (COURTESY)

DeSantis signs legislation limiting police boards

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Friday, April 12, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed measures that will prevent investigations of local law-enforcement officers by civilian review boards and prohibit “harassment” of first responders who are on duty.

Citrus forecast takes a hit

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Friday, April 12, 2024
Florida’s citrus industry got some bitter news Thursday as it enters the final months of the 2023-2024 growing season. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a report that reduced estimates of orange and grapefruit production.

Music Park hosting weekend Showcase

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
An alternating duo of country musicians are set to headline at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park as part of a packed musical weekend. Former Nashville country artist Steve Branch and former Teddy Mac Legends tribute artist Keith Thrift will share the stage Friday night from 7-10 p.m.

Mayo teen killed in Sunday morning crash

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
MAYO — A Mayo teen was killed Sunday morning when his car struck a tree. A release from Florida Highway Patrol states that a car was traveling north on SE County Road 416 toward U.S. Highway 27 southeast of Mayo when it ran off the west side of the road. The car then struck a tree around 5:35 a.m.
North Florida received more rain than normal in March, according to the Suwannee River Water Management District’s Hydrologic Conditions Report. (COURTESY)

North Florida received more rain than normal in March, according to the Suwannee River Water Management District’s Hydrologic Conditions Report. (COURTESY)

SRWMD: March wetter than normal

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
LIVE OAK — March was wetter than normal in North Florida, according to the Suwannee River Water Management District. According to the district’s Hydrologic Conditions Report for March, the area received an average rainfall of 4.
State agents shut down two illegal gambling houses in White Springs, including the Social Center, on Wednesday after executing search warrants. Five people were arrested. (COURTESY)

State agents shut down two illegal gambling houses in White Springs, including the Social Center, on Wednesday after executing search warrants. Five people were arrested. (COURTESY)

Illegal gambling houses shut down in White Springs

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
WHITE SPRINGS — A pair of White Springs illegal gambling houses were shut down following a state raid Wednesday.
Live Oak Council candidates Vanessa Brown Robinson (from left), Jeff Chaillou and Gladys Owens answer questions from the dais during Monday’s candidate forum hosted by the Suwannee County Voters League. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Live Oak Council candidates Vanessa Brown Robinson (from left), Jeff Chaillou and Gladys Owens answer questions from the dais during Monday’s candidate forum hosted by the Suwannee County Voters League. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Live Oak Council candidates meet public

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
LIVE OAK — With city elections just a month away, Live Oak residents got the chance to hear from some of the candidates on the May ballot.