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Trump can be sued for Jan. 6 riot harm, Justice Dept. says

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, March 2, 2023
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump can be sued by injured Capitol Police officers and Democratic lawmakers over the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, the Justice Department said Thursday in a federal court case testing Trump’s legal vulnerability for his speech before the riot.
The Lafayette County Commission meeting room was packed Tuesday night for a discussion about a special exception for a travel trailer park. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

The Lafayette County Commission meeting room was packed Tuesday night for a discussion about a special exception for a travel trailer park. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Lafayette farm’s camper site tabled

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
MAYO — The Lafayette County Commission made no decision Tuesday on whether a farming company can plant campers on a 10-acre property north of Mayo.
Lafayette County Extension UF/IFAS hosted an annual peanut production meeting Monday. (COURTESY)

Lafayette County Extension UF/IFAS hosted an annual peanut production meeting Monday. (COURTESY)

Lafayette extension hosts peanut meeting

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
MAYO — Lafayette County Extension UF/IFAS hosted the annual Peanut Production Meeting on Monday for producers as well as Florida Pesticide License Holders.
A stash of weapons found at the residence of Dustin and Greg Eward was siezed by authorities during their investigation. (COURTESY)

A stash of weapons found at the residence of Dustin and Greg Eward was siezed by authorities during their investigation. (COURTESY)

Live Oak son pleads guilty for firearm silencers

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
JACKSONVILLE — One of the two Live Oak men charged with making and selling unregistered firearm silencers admitted his guilt Monday. Greg Eward, who was arrested last May by FBI agents along with his father, Dustin, pleaded guilty Monday in U.S.
Baylee Caines, (from left) Savannah Hale, Kindall Johnson, Keeley Durrance, Cheyann Leshuk, Ellie Bay and Emmy Jenkins took part in the Miss North Florida Strawberry Pageant on Saturday. Caines, of Fort White, was crowned Miss Strawberry Princess. Bay, of Lake City, was crowned Miss Strawberry Shortcake. (COURTESY)

Baylee Caines, (from left) Savannah Hale, Kindall Johnson, Keeley Durrance, Cheyann Leshuk, Ellie Bay and Emmy Jenkins took part in the Miss North Florida Strawberry Pageant on Saturday. Caines, of Fort White, was crowned Miss Strawberry Princess. Bay, of Lake City, was crowned Miss Strawberry Shortcake. (COURTESY)

Caines, Bay take Strawberry Pageant crowns

NEWS STAFF
Monday, February 27, 2023
LAKE BUTLER — Saturday night was a sweet treat for a pair of Columbia County girls. Fort White’s Baylee Caines and Lake City’s Ellie Bay were two of the three contestants crowned Saturday night at the Miss North Florida Strawberry Pageant at the Union County High School Auditorium.

Gov. DeSantis signs Reedy Creek revamp

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA
Monday, February 27, 2023
TALLAHASSEE —About a year after the Walt Disney Co. angered him by opposing a controversial education law, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that shifts control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District from Disney to the governor’s office.

Shoaf bill aims to keep HCDA

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, February 27, 2023
JASPER — The first step toward the re-establishment of the Hamilton County Development Authority developed Monday. Rep. Jason Shoaf (R-Port St.