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Senate head defends toll roads

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — Senate President Bill Galvano defended controversial toll-road plans he’s pushed for nearly two years, after task forces released draft reports Tuesday indicating they were unable to determine if there is a need for the projects.

Two new covid deaths reported in Columbia

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Two additional Columbia County deaths linked to covid-19 were announced Wednesday by the Florida Department of Health. The new deaths, which involve a 58-year-old man and a 79-year-old man, bring the county’s total to 58 deaths in residents that have tested positive for the coronavirus.
President Donald Trump, left, and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, right, participate in the first presidential debate, moderated by Fox News anchor Chris Wallace at the Health Education Campus of Case Western Reserve University, on Tuesday in Cleveland. (SCOTT OLSON/Getty Images)

President Donald Trump, left, and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, right, participate in the first presidential debate, moderated by Fox News anchor Chris Wallace at the Health Education Campus of Case Western Reserve University, on Tuesday in Cleveland. (SCOTT OLSON/Getty Images)

Trump, Biden lash out, interrupt, accuse each other in first debate

ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
CLEVELAND — Marked by angry interruptions and bitter accusations, the first debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden erupted in contentious exchanges Tuesday night over the coronavirus pandemic, job losses and how the Supreme Court will shape the future of the...
Columbia Builder’s Association President Isaiah Cully (left) and Lake City Reporter Publisher Todd Wilson discuss this year’s Parade of Homes, which is scheduled for the weekend of October 24-25. (BRYAN ZECHER/Special to the Reporter)

Columbia Builder’s Association President Isaiah Cully (left) and Lake City Reporter Publisher Todd Wilson discuss this year’s Parade of Homes, which is scheduled for the weekend of October 24-25. (BRYAN ZECHER/Special to the Reporter)

Parade of Homes event set for Lake City, October 24-25

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The premier new-home building event, the 2020 Parade of Homes, will showcase new construction and modern home designs and amenities in Lake City and Columbia County on the weekend of October 24-25.

One killed, one critically injured in wrecks

TONY BRITT
Monday, September 28, 2020
A Fort White woman remains in an area hospital fighting for her life and a Lake City man is dead after the two were involved in unrelated crashes Sunday. The first crash took place 2:28 a.m. Sunday on U.S.
Robert Stalvey and Hagan Stalvey, 7, came dressed as Luigi and Mario at last year’s Trunk or Treat. Here Hagan accepts candy from Steven Flores. (FILE)

Robert Stalvey and Hagan Stalvey, 7, came dressed as Luigi and Mario at last year’s Trunk or Treat. Here Hagan accepts candy from Steven Flores. (FILE)

Christ Central to host Trunk or Treat event

NEWS STAFF
Monday, September 28, 2020
Christ Central Ministries will host Lake City’s Trunk or Treat event for children on Friday, October 23, at its church grounds, 217 SW Dyal Ave. The free event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Florida moves to Phase 3 of reopening

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, September 26, 2020
TALLAHASSEE — Gov.Ron DeSantis lifted state covid-19 business restrictions Friday, including limits on the numbers of people who can dine in restaurants, while also prohibiting local governments from closing restaurants and collecting fines from people who don’t wear face masks in public.

Suwannee up to 69 deaths from covid-19

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, September 26, 2020
With the reports of three new deaths Thursday from the covid-19 coronavirus, Suwannee County is approaching 70 deaths total from the pandemic. The Suwannee County Health Department announced Thursday the deaths of a 71-year-old woman, a 47-year-old woman and a 49-year-old man.