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Bi-county kidnapping resolved

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, September 1, 2022
TRENTON — It spanned two counties and included a chase and a brief standoff, but a kidnapping was resolved peacefully Thursday. Columbia County sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence near Fort White around 4 a.m.
This August 2022 photo provided by Pfizer shows vials of the company’s updated covid-19 vaccine during production in Kalamazoo, Mich. (COURTESY/Pfizer via AP)

This August 2022 photo provided by Pfizer shows vials of the company’s updated covid-19 vaccine during production in Kalamazoo, Mich. (COURTESY/Pfizer via AP)

CDC endorses updated covid booster shots

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, September 1, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday endorsed updated covid-19 boosters, opening the way for a fall vaccination campaign that could blunt a winter surge if enough Americans roll up their sleeves.

Crist leaves House to focus on governor run

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
TALLAHASSEE — Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist submitted his resignation from Congress on Wednesday to focus on his gubernatorial campaign against Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. Crist said in a phone interview Wednesday that his resignation would be effective at the end of the day.
The Suwannee River Water Management District is currently conducting a timber harvest on the Steinhatchee Springs Tract in Lafayette County. (COURTESY)

The Suwannee River Water Management District is currently conducting a timber harvest on the Steinhatchee Springs Tract in Lafayette County. (COURTESY)

Timber harvesting part of SRWMD’s preservation plan

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
MAYO — It may be surprising, but timber harvesting is one of the best ways to preserve the health of local forests, along with other management activities.
Aiden Locobon, left, and Rogelio Paredes look through the remnants of their family’s home destroyed by Hurricane Ida, Sept. 4, 2021, in Dulac, La. (JOHN LOCHER/AP File)

Aiden Locobon, left, and Rogelio Paredes look through the remnants of their family’s home destroyed by Hurricane Ida, Sept. 4, 2021, in Dulac, La. (JOHN LOCHER/AP File)

Atlantic oddly quiet despite storm forecasts

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
NEW ORLEANS — It’s been quiet — too quiet — this Atlantic hurricane season, meteorologists and residents of storm-prone areas whisper almost as if not to tempt fate.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded Suwannee County $1.9 million for water and wastewater improvements at its catalyst site during a press conference Tuesday. County Commissioners Franklin White (left) and Travis Land look on during the announcement. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded Suwannee County $1.9 million for water and wastewater improvements at its catalyst site during a press conference Tuesday. County Commissioners Franklin White (left) and Travis Land look on during the announcement. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

DeSantis flows $1.9M to Suwannee catalyst site

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
LIVE OAK — Suwannee County’s plans to expand and grow its catalyst site received a $1.9 million boost from Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday.
Minor flooding along the Santa Fe River could also extend to Fort White and Three Rivers Estates by early next week. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Minor flooding along the Santa Fe River could also extend to Fort White and Three Rivers Estates by early next week. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Santa Fe nears flood stages

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
LIVE OAK — Properties around the banks of the Santa Fe River could be getting a bit soggier soon.