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Corcoran urges school districts to ‘stay the course’

New guidelines from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic might not change anything in Florida, as state Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is urging districts to “stay the course.

Dems: Convict Trump or face dire damage

WASHINGTON — Dire harm from Donald Trump’s false and violent incitements will vex American democracy long into the future unless the Senate convicts him of impeachment and bars him from future office, House prosecutors insisted Thursday as they concluded two days of emotional arguments in his...

Live Oak’s Strawberry Fest opens Saturday

LIVE OAK — Already home to the Blueberry Festival, Suwannee County’s adding a new taste to its festival fruit salad. On Saturday and Sunday, Buckler Promotions is bringing its Strawberry Fest to the Suwannee County Fairgrounds. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Trump trial video shows vast scope, danger of Capitol riot

WASHINGTON — Prosecutors unveiled chilling new security video in Donald Trump’s impeachment trial  on Wednesday, showing the mob of  rioters breaking into the Capitol, smashing windows and doors and searching menacingly for Vice President Mike Pence and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as overwhelmed...

Senate agrees to hear Trump case

WASHINGTON — House prosecutors wrenched senators and the nation back to the deadly attack on Congress Tuesday as they opened Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial with graphic video of the attempted insurrection and Trump’s own calls for a rally crowd to march to the iconic building and...

SRWMD now hosting meeting

LIVE OAK — The special meeting regarding Seven Springs Water Company will take place at a regular location. Originally scheduled for the Suwannee River Fair Pavilion in Fanning Springs, the Feb.

State vaccination total tops 2M

More than 2 million people in Florida have been vaccinated against covid-19, with most ages 65 and older, according to numbers released Monday by the state Department of Health. Florida topped 2 million people vaccinated on Sunday, with the total at 2,016,291.

Trump’s trial starts: ‘Grievous crime’ or just ‘theater?’

WASHINGTON — The Senate launches Donald Trump’s historic second impeachment trial on Tuesday, with lawyers for the former president insisting he is not guilty of inciting mob violence at the Capitol to overturn the election while prosecutors say he must be convicted of the “most grievous...

LO Council considers nix on gaming sites

LIVE OAK — Anybody willing to place their bets on opening up a new internet cafe or game room in Live Oak may soon be out of luck. For at least 180 days. At today’s 5:30 p.m.

Local money requests pile up amid budget warnings

TALLAHASSEE — Two major local funding requests, including a proposal to help a community devastated by Hurricane Michael, were filed last week, as legislative leaders reminded lawmakers that the upcoming state budget will be tight. Rep. Jason Shoaf, R-Port St.