Covid present in area schools
JAMIE WACHTER
Covid-19 is present in at least 19 area schools, according to a report issued earlier this week by the state.
Saturday, October 3, 2020
Regional
Suwannee announces new mobile testing sites
NEWS STAFF
The Suwannee County Health Department is taking a mobile testing lab bus to two sites next week.
On Wednesday, the mobile testing site will be at Branford Town Hall, 502 SW Suwannee Ave., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or until a capacity of 200 tests have been conducted.
Saturday, October 3, 2020
President Trump and first lady test positive for covid-19
ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, just a month before the presidential election and after having spent much of the last year largely downplaying the threat of the virus.
Friday, October 2, 2020
Senate head defends toll roads
NEWS STAFF
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.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Two new covid deaths reported in Columbia
NEWS STAFF
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.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
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
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...
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
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
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.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Trump, Biden approached debate prep differently
ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON — Ahead of the first debate between President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden, each campaign is promising a stark contrast in policy, personality and preparation.
Monday, September 28, 2020
One killed, one critically injured in wrecks
TONY BRITT
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.
Monday, September 28, 2020
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
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.
The event, formerly a Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce event traditionally held in downtown Lake...
Monday, September 28, 2020