DeSantis proposes civilian volunteer force
Staff Reports
Last week, during a visit to the Pensacola National Guard Armory, Governor Ron DeSantis announced more than $100 million in funding proposals to support Florida’s National Guard and establish the Florida State Guard, a civilian volunteer force that will assist the National Guard in state-specific emergencies.
Space Bread:
University of Florida student creates a winning recipe for Deep Space Food Challenge
UF Student Hope Hersh. -Photo: UF/IFAS COURTESY
Proposed legislation could allow businesses to sue local governments
By Tami Stevenson
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7-4 on SB 620, November 30, to allow businesses to sue if local ordinances cause at least 15 percent losses of revenue or profits.
SAFETY TRAINING FOR HOUSES OF WORSHIP
Tuesday, December 9, 2021, a free event by the Lake City Police Department
Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Sweeping Pay Increases for State Law Enforcement Officers, $1,000 Bonuses for First Responders and $5,000 to Support State and Local Level Recruitment Efforts
Thanksgiving food drive helps 565 families in Columbia County
Prior to the event, food had to be sorted and re-bagged. This huge box was filled to the top with various canned goods. As student volunteers emptied the contents, it became too far for them to reach the cans towards the bottom, so Amani Tunsil, a government student from Lake City Middle School, jumped inside the huge cardboard container to fish the rest of them out. -Photo: Submitted
Pilgram’s invests in Live Oak community
City of Live Oak Check Presentation from September 14, 2021. -Photo: Submitted
By Nikki Richardson, Corporate Communications
Live Oak, Fla., – In a November 18, 2021 press release, Pilgrim’s provided an update on how its Hometown Strong funds are being invested in Live Oak to support the community’s future.
Suwannee Valley agricultural community celebrates UF/IFAS center pavilion
Ribbon Cutting L-R: Ken Kuhl, Kevin Heinicka, Jay Hatfield, Jeanna Mastrodicasa, Erny Sellers, Bob Hochmuth, Andra Johnson, Rachel Garland, Kevin Morgan, Randall Dasher, Barry Tillman and Jeb Smith. -Photo Credit - Tyler Jones
Live Oak Garden Club
Barbara Clark - Photo: Submitted
Submitted by Lucille Heinrich
Live Oak, Fla., – At the November general meeting of the Live Oak Garden Club, members welcomed Barbara Clark, RPA, MSA who is an archaeologist with the North Central & Northwest, Florida Public Archaeology Network from the University of West Florida.
Local McDonald’s Awarding $100,000 in Golden Grants for Educators
The North Florida Operators Association will award grants to advance education across the counties in which it serves
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