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DeSantis: No signs of trouble at Florida Capitol

With extra law enforcement on standby, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday there remains no indication of potentially violent protesters arriving at the state Capitol to mark President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Wednesday. “We have more law enforcement at the state Capitol.

Rivkees: State vaccine is ‘supply limited’

TALLAHASSEE — As Gov. Ron DeSantis barnstorms the state announcing new covid-19 vaccination sites, a top health-care adviser acknowledged Tuesday on a phone call with hospital officials that Florida is in a “supply-limited situation.”

Biden aims for unifying speech

President-elect Joe Biden will take the stage for his inaugural address at perhaps the most difficult starting point for a president since Franklin Roosevelt began his first term by assuring a nation scarred by the Great Depression that “we have nothing to fear but fear itself.”

Local projects proposed amid state budget woes

TALLAHASSEE — State lawmakers, advised this week about limited tax dollars amid the covid-19 pandemic, have already proposed 43 hometown projects worth more than $45 million. And hundreds more are expected before the 2021 legislative session starts in early March.

Can you hear me now?: Suwannee BOCC considering purchasing radio system for SCSO

LIVE OAK — Communication deadspots  may soon be put to rest for members of the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office. The Suwannee County Board of County Commissioners will discuss at its meeting Tuesday night purchasing radios for the SCSO.

Pedestrian identified in fatal Live Oak accident

LIVE OAK — Florida Highway Patrol investigators have identified the man killed in a hit-and-run accident on U.S. Highway 129 North early Thursday morning.

100th covid-related death recorded in Suwannee County

LIVE OAK — With four new deaths announced Friday, Suwannee County has hit an unwanted milestone. According to the Florida Department of Health, 100 people have died with covid-19 in the county, a 2.2% death rate.

DeSantis mobilizes National Guard

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday evening activated the Florida National Guard to assist state and local law enforcement agencies, following FBI warnings of potentially violent protests in state capitals this weekend in advance of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Beshears steps down, cites ‘health issues’

TALLAHASSEE — Citing health issues, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Halsey Beshears said he will step down from his post this month.

Hit-and-run crash kills man, dog

LIVE OAK — A hit-and-run incident during Thursday’s early moring hours left a man — and man’s best friend — dead.