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PREP TRACK & FIELD: Suwannee, Branford & Lafayette sending athletes to state meet

In addition to winning the Region 1-2A title in the 800m, Suwannee senior Ryleigh Hermanson qualified for the state meet in two other events.Hermanson, who will also compete in the 1600m ...
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Ex-daycare worker charged with abusing infant

A former Lake City daycare employee has been charged with aggravated child abuse after a child was unresponsive last month.
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PREP BASEBALL: Suwannee takes down Fernandina Beach in Game 3 to return to Region 1-3A finals

Suwannee coach Billy Moran had a decision to make.Either start Gabe Garcia or Colton Rogers on the mound. He chose Garcia, and it paid off with another trip to the ...
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Sikes graduates with certificate from Academy

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Sean Sikes (center) receives his certificate after graduating from the Florida Sheriffs Association Commanders Academy from FSA Executi ...
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PREP BASEBALL: Lafayette storms back to knock out Aucilla Christian in Region 3-R semifinals

Lafayette shortstop Trevor Byrd (3) celebrates after recording the final out in the Hornets' comeback win over Aucilla Christian in Game 3 of the Region 3-R semifinals on Saturday ...
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PREP SOFTBALL: Columbia holds off Baker County for District 3-4A title, No. 1 seed in playoffs

GLEN ST. MARY — Ryleigh Stone doesn’t feel pressure.If anything, she thrives on it.No moment was bigger in the freshman’s young career than in the bottom of the seventh inning o ...
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PREP SOFTBALL: Suwannee suffers run-rule loss to Wakulla in District 2-3A championship, still makes playoffs

No. 2 seed Suwannee couldn't keep up with top-seeded Wakulla in Wednesday night’s District 2-3A championship, suffering a 16-1 run-rule loss in four innings.Parker ...
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Half-cent sales tax will go before Suwannee voters

M annually. Suwannee County voters will get to decide whether to help fund future facility and safety upgrades for the Suwannee County School District.The Suwannee County School Board approved placing ...
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Second Winn-Dixie grand opening set for Saturday

The former Harveys Supermarket on the west side of Lake City will be officially unveiled as a Winn-Dixie on Saturday. The branding on the store changed two weeks ago. (TODD WILSON ...
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PREP BASEBALL: Suwannee & Fernandina Beach headed to Game 3 in Region 1-3A semifinals

Suwannee first baseman Grayson Greene (19) is greeted at home plate by catcher Jace Moran (9) as he scores a run during Game 1 of the Region 1-3A semifinals on Friday. (ASHLEY CHANDLER/News-Leader) ...
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Suwannee School District bracing for hard budget conversations

Some hard discussions — and decisions — may be coming to the Suwannee County School Board in the near future.At the end of the board’s meeting Tuesday night, Superintendent Ronnie ...
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Global tastes gathering for 3rd annual Multi-Cultural Festival

Third annual multi-cultural market set for next Saturday. A local celebration of the different cultures around Columbia County will take place in downtown Lake City next weekend.The City of Lake City ...