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Four elected to White Springs council amid dissolution push

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Even with the town’s future in limbo, White Springs is adding to its leadership team. The town held a pair of elections Tuesday, one special and one regular, to fill four seats on the town council. The elections occurred while the Florida Legislature considers a bill to dissolve the town’s charter.

Arrest made in Jasper murder case

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
JASPER — An arrest has been made in the murder of a Jasper man. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ja-Shaun Devontae House on Tuesday for the “brutal” murder of Jasper’s Lance Michael Butler, according to a release. House has been charged with second degree homicide.

Hart recalled for patience, wisdom

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
MAYO — The respect Bill Hart had in Lafayette County was evident in the years after the patient teacher and administrator retired from the Lafayette County School District in 1995.
Crews with Live Oak Management Group tear up Howard Street (U.S. Highway 90) in downtown Live Oak on Monday to fix settling in the street that occurred following a water leak in December. (ROB WOLFE/Lake City Reporter)

Crews with Live Oak Management Group tear up Howard Street (U.S. Highway 90) in downtown Live Oak on Monday to fix settling in the street that occurred following a water leak in December. (ROB WOLFE/Lake City Reporter)

Street repairs block downtown Live Oak

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
LIVE OAK — An unwanted Christmas gift is still providing issues for the City of Live Oak. The water main leak on Howard Street (U.S. Highway 90) that washed out a portion of the annual Christmas on the Square has caused a second repair on the major roadway.
Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency Chairman Matt Campbell said the legislation being considered in Tallahassee would ‘effectively end the CRA as we know it.’ (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency Chairman Matt Campbell said the legislation being considered in Tallahassee would ‘effectively end the CRA as we know it.’ (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Live Oak CRA board concerned about state intentions

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
LIVE OAK — After quickly taking care of its lone piece of business Tuesday, the Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency turned its attention to Tallahassee.
Live Oak Fire Chief Sidney Hayes (center) is pictured with Security Safe’s Joseph Peurrung (left) and Rob Cathcart with State Farm after the two companies donated 50 smoke detectors to the Live Oak Fire Department last week. (COURTESY)

Live Oak Fire Chief Sidney Hayes (center) is pictured with Security Safe’s Joseph Peurrung (left) and Rob Cathcart with State Farm after the two companies donated 50 smoke detectors to the Live Oak Fire Department last week. (COURTESY)

Security Safe, State Farm donate smoke detectors

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
LIVE OAK — Residences in Live Oak may be better prepared for fire safety thanks to a pair of local businesses. Last week, Security Safe and Rob Cathcart State Farm teamed up to donate 50 smoke detectors to the Live Oak Fire Department.