Tag Archives: Columbia County

Two charged with election fraud in Lake City council race

By Jessica Kegu on April 10th, 2013 | Last updated: April 11, 2013 at 1:34 pm

Linda Ivery and Betty Jefferson, Eugene Jefferson’s wife, have been released on their own recognizance after they turned themselves in on election fraud charges from the District 10 Lake City council election.

Crime | Tagged Columbia County, crime, Elections, Florida election fraud, Lake City | Leave a comment

Armed robber flees home when women chant ‘Jesus’

By Stefanie Cainto on January 29th, 2013 | Last updated: January 29, 2013 at 4:34 pm

A Lake City man broke into a home hosting a jewelry party, but fled the scene when the homeowner told him to get out in the name of Jesus.

Crime | Tagged armed robbery, Bank of America, Columbia County, Columbia County Clerk of Courts, Craig Strickland, Derick Jeremy Lee, jewelry party, Lake City, Premier Jewelry, robbery | 3 Comments

Columbia county mosquito spraying

By Jaclyn DeAugustino on July 23rd, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:37 pm

Columbia County will undergo aerial mosquito spraying later this week. The aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby has facilitated rapid breeding for mosquitos in the area. Columbia County Health Department Public Information Officer Harvey Campbell says mosquito spraying occurs annually no [...]

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North Florida road closing update

By Tom Krynski on July 5th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:46 pm

From Lake City – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing an update on road and bridge closures in Northeast Florida due to Tropical Storm Debby. Columbia County SR 247 at a section of roadway between County Roads 240 [...]

Local | Tagged Baldwin, Brandy Branch Bridge, Columbia County, County Road 119, County Road 121, County Road 240, County Road 242, FDOT, Florida Department of Transportation, Florida weather, Lake City, Live Oak, Nassau County, SR 247, SR 47, Suwannee County news, Suwannee County weather, Tropical Storm Debby, US 129, US 27, US 301, US 90 | Leave a comment

Columbia County still drying out six days after Debby

By Denise Toledo on July 3rd, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:47 pm

Six days after the rain from Tropical Storm Debby stopped, Columbia County is still left underwater in many areas. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Denise Toledo speaks to Columbia County’s Emergency Management Public Information Officer Harvey Campbell about the conditions and what [...]

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Latest road closings from Florida Department of Transportation

By WUFT News on July 2nd, 2012 | Last updated: March 30, 2013 at 1:50 pm

From Department of Transportation Public Information Office Lake City – The Florida Department of Transportation is providing an update on road and bridge closures in Northeast Florida due to Tropical Storm Debby. Columbia County SR 247 north and south of [...]

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Red Cross opens distribution sites for supplies while shelters remain open

By Front Page Edition on June 30th, 2012 | Last updated: September 20, 2012 at 1:51 pm

Official Red Cross Press Release: Melanie Saxon (352) 258-6304 Christian Smith (904) 307-7110 Red Cross Opens Distribution Sites for Supplies while Shelters Remain Open The following Red Cross sites are open for distribution of supplies which include coolers, comfort kits, [...]

Environment, Local | Tagged Catholic Charities, Christian Smith, Columbia County, Cypress Lake, Deep Creek Community Center, fire station, flood, flooding, Gar Pond, High Springs, Jeff Davis, Melanie Saxon, Pope Store, Red Cross, Richardson Middle School, S&S Store, shelter, Sheriff's Sub Station, Suwannee Coliseum Complex | Leave a comment

List of road closings

By WUFT News on June 28th, 2012 | Last updated: March 30, 2013 at 1:49 pm

Road & Bridge Closures Update: 1 p.m. June 28, 2012 Lake City – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is providing an update on road and bridge closures in Northeast Florida due to Tropical Storm Debby. Baker and Columbia County [...]

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I-10 opened

By WUFT News on June 28th, 2012 | Last updated: March 30, 2013 at 1:49 pm

The Florida Highway Patrol now says Interstate 10 has been reopened in both directions. The FHP and the Florida Department of Transportation want drivers to use caution though as they travel on I-10 in Baker and Columbia counties. The water levels [...]

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Precaution points on Tropical Storm Debby

By WUFT News on June 26th, 2012 | Last updated: March 30, 2013 at 1:48 pm

From University of Florida Meteorologist Jeff Huffman More detail at www.gatorweather.com SIGNIFICANT AND WIDESPREAD FLOODING OCCURING NOW FROM T.S. DEBBY NEAR I-10 CORRIDOR Axis of heaviest rain expected to shift south into N-Central Florida today and tonight. Widespread flash flooding [...]