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Democrats say Florida protest bill ‘overkill’

NEWS STAFF
Monday, January 11, 2021
TALLAHASSEE — Saying it is designed to quash voices of Black and brown people, Florida Democratic lawmakers on Monday excoriated a proposal pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and legislative leaders aimed at cracking down on violent protests.

Dems aim to swiftly impeach Trump

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday, January 8, 2021
WASHINGTON — Warnings flashing, Democrats in Congress laid plans Friday for swift impeachment of President Donald Trump, demanding decisive, immediate action to ensure an “unhinged” commander in chief can’t add to the damage they say he’s inflicted or even ignite nuclear war in his final days in...
Tom Moffses, the health officer for Columbia County, said the health department’s first week of administering the covid-19 vaccine went well during the Board of County Commissioners meeting Thursday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Tom Moffses, the health officer for Columbia County, said the health department’s first week of administering the covid-19 vaccine went well during the Board of County Commissioners meeting Thursday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Vaccine distribution running smoothly

TONY BRITT
Friday, January 8, 2021
So far, so good when it comes to administering the covid-19 vaccine locally. Columbia County Health Department officials and staff inoculated 1,167 senior citizens this week with the Moderna covid-19 vaccine.
President Donald Trump greets the crowd at rally on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., before his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. (TASOS KATOPODIS/Getty Images/TNS)

President Donald Trump greets the crowd at rally on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., before his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. (TASOS KATOPODIS/Getty Images/TNS)

Trump: ‘Orderly transition’ will take place January 20

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, January 7, 2021
WASHINGTON — With 13 days left in his term, President Donald Trump finally bent to reality Thursday amid growing talk of trying to force him out early, acknowledging he’ll peacefully leave after Congress affirmed his defeat.
Vice President Mike Pence and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., read the final certification of Electoral College votes cast in November's presidential election during a joint session of Congress after working through the night and into Thursday at the Capitol in Washington. Violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol Wednesday, disrupting the process. (J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE/AP Pool Photo)

Vice President Mike Pence and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., read the final certification of Electoral College votes cast in November's presidential election during a joint session of Congress after working through the night and into Thursday at the Capitol in Washington. Violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol Wednesday, disrupting the process. (J. SCOTT APPLEWHITE/AP Pool Photo)

Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thursday, January 7, 2021
WASHINGTON — Congress confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner before dawn Thursday after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in a stunning attempt to overturn the election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Trump in the...
People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in Washington. (ANDREW HARNIK/Associated Press)

People shelter in the House gallery as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday in Washington. (ANDREW HARNIK/Associated Press)

Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in bid to overturn election

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
WASHINGTON — A violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday and forced lawmakers into hiding, in a stunning attempt to overturn America’s presidential election, undercut the nation’s democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing Trump in the White House.

One killed in New Year’s incident

NEWS STAFF
Monday, January 4, 2021
A Live Oak man was killed early New Year’s morning when he was hit by a vehicle on U.S. Highway 90. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV hit a 25-year-old man while he was in the middle of the roadway on U.S. 90 near the Columbia County and Suwannee County line at 2:44 a.m. Friday.