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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.

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.

FBI slayings show risk surveillance cameras pose

FORT LAUDERDALE — The child pornography suspect who gunned down two South Florida FBI agents this week somehow knew exactly when they were approaching his apartment.

Suwannee tax office closed Feb. 15

LIVE OAK — The Suwannee County Tax Collector’s Office will be closed President’s Day. Tax Collector Sharon Jordan’s staff will have an “In Service Training Day” leading to the office closure on Feb. 15. For more information, contact the tax office at 386-364-3430.

State agencies shuffling top officials

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration underwent a major shake-up on Friday, with an announcement of the resignation of the secretary of the Department of Children and Families and the shuffling of two other top officials to lead DCF and the Agency for Health Care Administration.

Suwannee County Commission agrees to modify water main extension deal

LIVE OAK — Two weeks after agreeing to partner on extending a water main for a proposed RV park, Suwannee County officials modified that deal Tuesday night.

Biden urges Congress to ‘go big’ on covid assistance

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden encouraged Democratic lawmakers Wednesday to “act fast” on his $1.9 trillion covid rescue plan but also signaled he’s open to changes, including limiting the proposed $1,400 direct payments to Americans with lower income levels, which could draw Republican support.

Bill filed to halt M-CORES projects

Florida Sen. Tina Polsky, a Boca Raton Democrat, has filed legislation that would halt a controversial series of toll roads that are now part of the state Department of Transportation’s five-year work program.

1,000 vaccine doses damaged in Palm Beach County

MIAMI — More than 1,000 doses of the covid-19 vaccine were reported damaged last week in Palm Beach County, prompting Florida health officials on Wednesday to call for an audit into how the life-saving vaccines are being handled.

Dems make case to convict Trump

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump endangered the lives of all members of Congress when he aimed a mob of supporters “like a loaded cannon” at the U.S. Capitol, House Democrats said Tuesday in making their most detailed case yet for why the former president should be convicted and permanently barred from...