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Sen. Corey Simon (right) speaks during the Hamilton County delegation meeting last month while Rep. Jason Shoaf (left) looks on. Simon and Shoaf agreed at that meeting to advance a local bill in the session to abolish the White Springs town government. (FILE)

Sen. Corey Simon (right) speaks during the Hamilton County delegation meeting last month while Rep. Jason Shoaf (left) looks on. Simon and Shoaf agreed at that meeting to advance a local bill in the session to abolish the White Springs town government. (FILE)

Bill filed to abolish White Springs

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, March 7, 2025
The local bill to abolish the White Springs town government was filed in the Florida House of Representatives on Friday. Rep. Jason Shoaf (R-Port St. Joe) filed the one-page bill Friday morning. The bill, which Shoaf and Sen.
Shannon Roberts with the Suwannee County administration talked about the importance of being ready to capitalize on $921 million in federal resiliency funding for storm-impacted communities that is being sent to Florida Commerce. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Shannon Roberts with the Suwannee County administration talked about the importance of being ready to capitalize on $921 million in federal resiliency funding for storm-impacted communities that is being sent to Florida Commerce. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Suwannee, Columbia officials eye $1B in resiliency funding

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Nearly $1 billion in federal funding is flowing down to the Florida Department of Commerce for resiliency projects for storm-impacted communities.

Walker recalled for willingness to help Lafayette Co.

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
MAYO — For more than 30 years, Tim Walker was known to have a smile on his face as he gladly helped the residents of Lafayette County. Walker, who served eight terms as the county’s property appraiser, passed away Feb. 27 at his home. Walker was 65.

Santa Fe Springs Celebration set for Saturday

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
The second Santa Fe Springs Celebration aims to bring a day of fun, music, art and environmental inspiration. The free, family-friendly event hosted by Alachua County and the Florida Springs Council will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Poe Springs County Park, 28800 NW 182nd Ave.