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Details remain Florida Department of Law patience with the children at the after school class,” she said, not- children at the center or the chil- enforcement said Blevins, 25, facility. ing he worked with first through dren’s parents had been made scarce as to what was shot after he was involved in Sheryl Walker, Happy House fifth-grade students. aware of the situation. happened on US 90. a confrontation with a FHP troop- executive director, said Blevins “As an employee he was very “He just had such a good sense er around 2 p.m. Sunday. The had been employed as a teacher dependable, never absent, real of humor,” she said. “He could By TONY BRITT confrontation occurred following at Happy House since August laid back, easy going, he had a make anybody laugh. He was [email protected] a high-speed chase along U.S. 2011. good sense of humor and the really good with the children. He Highway 90, east of Live Oak. Walker said Blevins had a child children liked him.” would spend hours just playing The man shot and killed by a Blevins, who worked at Happy development certificate for work- Walker said the facility’s staff Monopoly, Scrabble or whatever Florida Highway Patrol trooper House, a local childcare facility ing with pre-school aged chil- has been informed about the inci- they wanted to do. He just had Sunday afternoon was identified in Lake City, was remembered dren. dent involving Blevins’ death, but Tuesday as Brent Lee Blevins. fondly by his employer for having “He worked mainly with our she would not say whether the VICTIM continued on 3A Human organs located Republicans rally in locker Tampa Hearts, brains sees slow lungs packed in Tupperware. crowds

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PENSACOLA — A for- TAMPA — Streets in the mer medical examiner heart of downtown are eeri- crudely preserved human ly quiet, key intersections brains, hearts and lungs in blocked off. Even the best soda cups and plastic food restaurants are easy to get containers found inside into without a reservation a storage unit in Florida, or much of a wait. authorities said Tuesday. It’s supposed to be an A man bought the con- honor to be picked as the tents of a storage unit at auc- host city of a presidential tion last week in Pensacola nominating convention. and made the gruesome But so far, a combination discovery after being over- of nasty weather, tight secu- powered by a strange smell rity that blocks off streets while sifting through furni- and a delay in Republican ture and boxes. National Convention activi- Investigators found ties has left Tampa’s streets formaldehyde, a chemical deserted, its restaurants used to embalm and pre- nearly empty. Some mer- serve bodies, leaking from chants remain hopeful a 32-ounce drink cup with a they’ll make up for it in cracked lid that was holding the next several days, while a heart, said Jeff Martin, others worry they’ve lost so director of the District 1 ASSOCIATED PRESS much money from investing Medical Examiner’s Office Washington delegates dance on the floor during the Republican National Convention in Tampa on Tuesday. in extra staff, food and mer- in Pensacola. The unit had chandise that no amount of been rented previously by business will put them in Dr. Michael Berkland. the black this week. “How horrible it is for the Jeff Morzella had hoped families of these deceased Party unites behind Romney the convention would to think that someone’s double business, but on loved one’s organs are basi- Monday, only 75 customers cally rotting away in a stor- Solidifies platform, man-turned-politician husband in a To send Romney and ticketmate ate in his restaurant com- age unit somewhere, it’s soft and likable light. “Well, in the Paul Ryan into the fall campaign, pared to 400 patrons on a horrible,” Martin told The position on gay storybooks I read, there were never delegates approved a conservative typical day. Associated Press. long, long, rainy winter afternoons platform that calls for tax cuts — not “This has been a ghost Berkland worked at the marriage, abortion. in a house with five boys screaming government spending — to stimu- town,” Morzella said medical examiner’s office at once.” late the economy at a time of slug- Tuesday morning, stand- from 1997 until 2003, when Associated Press “A storybook marriage? No, not at gish growth and 8.3 percent unem- ing outside his restaurant he was fired for not com- all. What Mitt Romney and I have is ployment. named FRESH. Streets sur- pleting autopsy reports. TAMPA — Former Massachusetts a real marriage,” she said. Polls make the race a close one, to rounding the block were Officials said he was also Gov. Mitt Romney swept to the Aides said her husband of 43 be settled in a string of battleground barricaded. The biggest performing private autop- Republican presidential nomination years would be in the hall when she states where neither Romney nor source of downtown traffic sies in the area, but it’s Tuesday night at a storm-delayed spoke. the president holds a secure advan- for the past few days has unclear if any of the organs national convention, every mention Through the evening, a parade tage. been police officers on bicy- were from autopsies he con- of his name cheered by delegates of convention speakers mocked While there was no doubt about cles, but they have been eat- ducted while working at the eager to propel him into a campaign Democratic President Obama mer- Romney’s command over the con- ing at meal stations catered medical examiner’s office. to oust President Barack Obama in cilessly from a made-for-television vention, the residue of a heated by outsiders, not local res- The medical examiner’s tough economic times. podium, as if to make up for lost campaign for the nomination was taurants, Morzella said. office is now cross-referenc- Romney watched on television time at an event postponed once and evident inside the hall. FRESH generally garners ing names in their database with his wife, Ann, at a hotel suite dogged still by Hurricane Isaac. Texas Rep. Ron Paul, who never up to $20,000 in weekly rev- during that time period, across the street from the hall as the The Democratic president has won a primary or caucus, drew sever- enue but as of Tuesday had Martin said. convention sealed his hard-won vic- “never run a company. He hasn’t al dozen delegate votes — precisely only taken in $800. Officials are also trying tories in the primaries and caucuses even run a garage sale or seen how many were not announced from “More money out of pock- to locate family members of last winter. the inside of a lemonade stand,” the podium. Earlier, his supporters et. No money coming in,” for some of the victims, but “I read somewhere that Mitt and declared Reince Priebus, chairman chanted and booed after the conven- said Morzella, whose res- many of the organs are not I have a “storybook marriage,” she of the Republican Party. tion adopted rules they opposed, but taurant serves soups, salads labeled, making it nearly said in excerpts released in advance Said House Speaker John Boehner, were powerless to block, to prevent and paninis. It’s on a row of of a primetime speech meant to “His record is as shallow as his ORGANS continued on 3A cast her multimillionaire-business- rhetoric.” ROMNEY continued on 6A TAMPA continued on 6A School board approves new sick leave plan

District employees can employees other than family members. “It gives that opportunity to be a little bus driver, Moore said. School Board members adopted more neighborly, I think,” Moore said. Previously district employees could donate to coworkers, but the revised policy Tuesday night dur- A district employee may donate sick only donate sick leave to their spouses, ing their regular meeting at the district leave to any other district employee, other children, parents or siblings. not family members. Administrative Complex Auditorium. The than a family member, if the recipient pro- Sick leave donations happen periodical- policy goes into effect today. vides medical documentation of illness, ly throughout the year when an employee By LAURA HAMPSON During their last session, state legisla- accident or injury and the minimum num- uses all of their sick leave, Moore said. [email protected] tors gave school boards the ability to ber of time needed is one full workday, “It’s there for those catastrophic-type change the policy, said Frank Moore, dis- according to policy 6.35. things,” he said. Columbia County School District trict Human Resources Management and The policy applies to all employees. For employees can now donate sick leave to Development director. example, a teacher could donate time to a SCHOOL continued on 3A

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He was later is this: to believe in the one he has With more than a decade charged with felony resi- sent.” in the music business dential burglary and faces behind her, the album will 38 years to life in prison if - John 6:29 NIV be a culmination of “every- convicted due to his lengthy thing I’ve experienced up criminal history. Thought for the Day until this point,” the 31-year- LL Cool J, whose real “I don’t know whether I prefer Astro- old pop star says, including name is James Todd divorce. Smith, and his family were turf to grass. I never smoked Astro- Aguilera and Jordan unharmed during the turf.” Bratman were married for break-in, and nothing was - Joe Namath five years before they split apparently taken from their in 2010. They have a 4-year- home. He stars in the CBS old son, Max. series “NCIS: Los Angeles.” The singer says the A district attorney’s album will be “superexpres- spokeswoman says Kirby’s sive” and “supervulnerable,” bail was set at $1.1 million. 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Kirby Badgley Mischka show Monday morning on the cause of that fire was not appeared in a Los Angeles during the New York CORRECTION roof of a building undergo- courtroom Tuesday morn- Fashion Week this past determined because the The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news ing repairs. It took firefight- intensity of that fire con- ing and entered the plea. February. ers about an hour to get Kirby was arrested after items. If you have a concern, question or suggestion, please sumed any evidence that n Associated Press the fire under control. The could be used to determine the actor-rapper subdued call the executive editor. Corrections and clarifications will run in this space. And thanks for reading. AROUND FLORIDA FAMU official arrested on travel expense charges TALLAHASSEE — other was in front of the filed Friday, The Florida Florida A&M University’s cash register. Institute of Neurologic events director is facing Authorities told The Rehabilitation in Wauchula travel expense and per Florida Times-Union that created an elaborate mar- diem fraud charges. the customer, who had a keting campaign to lure A Florida Department of concealed weapons permit, patients from Michigan. Law Enforcement spokes- drew his gun and shot one Michigan does not have woman said Tuesday that of the suspects twice, kill- a cap on its no-fault auto Tammy Hamlet turned ing him. The other suspect insurance, making it a herself in Monday night. fled, and police continue to deep well to draw from. She was freed on her own search for him. The lawsuit claims the recognizance. The customer was ques- hospital falsified medical The 45-year-old woman tioned by investigators, but records to get millions is facing eight misdemean- no charges were filed. from Allstate. The insur- or counts. She is accused No other customers or ance company also said of defrauding $1,821.41 employees reported any the hospital didn’t treat from the university. injuries. patients, but simply ware- FLDE spokeswoman housed them. Gretl Plessinger said the The hospital declined investigation was continu- Scott looks comment on details of ing and there may be other beyond Isaac the lawsuit, but said they arrests. believed it would be The university’s interim TALLAHASSEE — Gov. resolved in their favor. president, Larry Robinson, Rick Scott is looking Meanwhile, state offi- issued a statement saying beyond Hurricane Isaac cials are investigating only that the school would by assuring visitors that abuse allegations at the take “appropriate actions.” Florida is open for busi- hospital. Hamlet declined com- ness and the weather will ment. be great for the upcoming A prosecutor wrote in Labor Day weekend. Search on for a sworn statement that Scott began pumping up missing jet skier Hamlet said the discrepan- Florida’s tourism industry cies were “just oversights on Tuesday while recovery PENSACOLA — Coast or mistakes.” efforts were still under Guard crews are searching The statement added way from massive flooding for a man who went miss- that an assistant prepared in South Florida. ing while jet skiing off the expense forms from The Panhandle, mean- coast of Pensacola in storm- Hamlet’s handwritten while, is bracing for what churned waters. vouchers rather than is expected to be a lesser The Coast Guard says receipts. soaking. The Federal three helicopters and a Emergency Management fixed-wing aircraft were Agency is still handling searching on Tuesday for Customer kills millions in claims from an the 47-year-old man report- earlier storm. ed missing Monday night. robber at store A Coast Guard spokes- JACKSONVILLE — man says the search crews Authorities say a customer Allstate sues would temporarily suspend at a Jacksonville Dollar brain hospital their search when wind General fatally shot a rob- and rain conditions from ber. MIAMI — Allstate now-Hurricane Isaac make The Jacksonville Insurance Company is it too difficult for them to Sheriff’s Office reports suing a southwest Florida continue. that a robbery involv- hospital that treats brain The spokesman says the ing two armed suspects injured patients, alleging missing man’s wife called was already in progress the hospital billed the authorities around 8:30 p.m. Monday evening when insurance company for Monday after he failed to the 57-year-old customer $7.6 million in unneces- return from a jet skiing. entered the store. One sus- sary medical services. pect had the clerk, and the According to a lawsuit n Associated Press 3A

Page Editor: Rick Burnham, 754-0424 LAKE CITY REPORTER LOCAL & STATE wEdnEsdAY, AUGUsT 29, 2012 3A Isaac makes landfall in La.; Gulf Coast braces BY MICHAEL KUNZELMAN trapped for a week in her home in STACEY PLAISANCE New Orleans’ Broadmoor neigh- Associated Press borhood by Katrina’s floodwaters, yet chose to stay put this time. NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Still, the storm drew intense Isaac spun into the southern scrutiny because of its timing Louisiana coast late Tuesday, — just before the anniversary sending floodwaters surging of Katrina and coinciding with and unleashing fierce winds, as the first major speeches of the residents hunkered down behind Republican National Convention boarded-up windows. New Orleans in Tampa, Fla., already delayed calmly waited out another storm and tempered by the storm. on the eve of Hurricane Katrina’s “We don’t expect a Katrina-like seventh anniversary, hoping the event, but remember there are city’s stronger levees will hold. things about a Category 1 storm Isaac, a massive storm spanning that can kill you,” New Orleans nearly 200 miles from its center, Mayor Mitch Landrieu said, urg- made landfall at about 6:45 p.m. ing people to use common sense near the mouth of the Mississippi and to stay off any streets that River. But it was zeroing in on may flood. New Orleans, about 90 miles to Other officials, chastened by the northwest, turning streets memories and experience, advised famous for all-hours celebrations caution. Tens of thousands of peo- into ghost boulevards. ple were told to leave low-lying While many residents stayed areas, including 700 patients of put, evacuations were ordered Louisiana nursing homes. At least in low-lying areas of Louisiana one tornado spun off of Isaac in and Mississippi, where officials ASSOCIATED PRESS Alabama. There were no immedi- ordered the closure of the state’s ate reports of damage or injuries. 12 shorefront casinos. By late A crowd gathers on the end of the boardwalk on Okaloosa Island in Fort Walton Beach Tuesday to watch rough Many Gulf Coast residents Tuesday, some 100,000 homes surf generated by Hurricane Isaac as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico. opted to ride it out in shelters and businesses had lost power. or at home and officials, while Ed Rappaport, deputy director “On this course, the hurricane especially at higher levels which ists retreated to hotels and most sounding alarm about the dangers of the National Hurricane Center, will gradually weaken. Its winds could damage high-rise buildings denizens of a coastline that has of the powerful storm, decided said Isaac’s core would pass west will come down,” Rappaport said in New Orleans. witnessed countless hurricanes not to call for mass evacuations of New Orleans with winds close Tuesday night from the Miami- As Isaac neared the city, there decided to ride out the storm. like those that preceded Katrina, to 80 mph and head for Baton based center. He said gusts could was little fear or panic. With New “Isaac is the son of Abraham,” which packed 135 mph winds in Rouge. reach about 100 mph at times, Orleans’ airport closed, tour- said Margaret Thomas, who was 2005. ORGANS: Brains, hearts, lungs found in Tupperware Disaster outreach center Continued From Page 1A ready to close its doors impossible to identify them. were not well-preserved. furniture there, the com- was ultimately revoked From staff reports information about state No charges have been Many of the remains pany said. there. and federal disaster assis- filed against Berkland. His were stuck in household “We never had any indi- Berkland had incorrectly Citing a steady decrease tance programs. The cen- attorney Eric Stevenson Tupperware and other con- cation that anything was stated on the reports that he in activity, the U.S. Small ter in Suwannee County declined comment Tuesday. tainers that “aren’t made to out of the ordinary, nor did had taken sections of sev- Business Administration will also close Thursday. Phone calls and emails to hold up to outdoor weather anyone on our management eral brains to be preserved will close the disaster out- The deadline to apply Pensacola Police were not conditions. The chemical team ever notice anything as specimens for medical reach center in Columbia for FEMA assistance or immediately returned. inside of those containers is amiss during daily property conferences and teaching County 6 p.m. Thursday. return SBA applications Officials are trying very caustic ... a lot of those checks,” said Diane Piegza, purposes. He called them Opened by FEMA as a for physical property dam- to determine whether containers were emptied vice president of corporate “proofreading errors” and Disaster Recovery Center age is Tuesday, Sept. 4. Berkland broke any laws because they had cracked communications of Uncle the Missouri attorney gen- after Tropical Storm Applicants may apply regarding biomedical waste through so all of those caus- Bob’s Self Storage. eral’s office found they did Debby, the center transi- for a disaster loan online and the storing and dispos- tic chemicals were leaking Before coming to Florida, not jeopardize any criminal tioned to a SBA loan cen- at https://disasterloan. ing of human remains. out somewhere,” Martin Berkland had been fired as cases. ter Monday. sba.gov/ela or call 1-800- It was not immediately said. a contract medical examiner At the time, Berkland The center, located at 659-2955. known why the organs were Berkland told employees in 1996 in Jackson County, contended the actions 484 SW Commerce Drive, For questions or to being stored there. Martin of the Florida storage facil- Mo., in a dispute over against him in Missouri will be open 9 a.m. to 6 apply for FEMA assis- said it’s unlikely they could ity that he planned to keep his caseload and autopsy were politically motivated p.m. today and Thursday tance call 800-621-FEMA have been sold because they household goods and office reports. His doctor’s license and unfair because he was for storm survivors to get (3362) or apply online at unable to present evidence one-on-one assistance and DisasterAssistance.gov. in his defense. VICTIM: Coworkers spead fondly of him Continued From Page 1A a lot of patience and just played with them.” Eileen Powell said the investigation is being Walker said Blevins told her he wanted to handled FDLE. continue with his education and go back to FDLE officials only gave identification college and get an Associates degree. information about Blevins on Tuesday and “He seemed to be just a good employee... would not comment with any new informa- ,” she said. “This situation is very out tion on the investigation. of character for the person who worked “Because it’s an active investigation, we here.” can’t discuss the case further,” said Steve Monday afternoon FHP Troop B Capt. Arthur, an FDLE spokesman. SCHOOL: District okays leave donation Continued From Page 1A For both donation types, sick leave is returned to In addition, the board a sick leave recipient can- the employee who donat- approved an agreement not use donated time until ed the leave and those with the Columbia County all of his or her leave is who donate must keep a Sheriff’s Office to provide gone, according to the pol- minimum number of sick seven School Resource icy. Donated sick leave has leave days equal to the Deputies from Aug. 23 to no terminal value. number he or she accrues June 4, 2013. The school From the business end annually, under the new district will pay the county it would allow employees policy. Board of Commissioner who accumulate a lot of In other school board $251,318 for the program. sick time to spend it on oth- news, First Federal Bank The agreement and pay- ers, rather than be paid for donated $1,500 to Niblack ment is the same as last the time at retirement. Elementary School for year, Superintendent Unused, transferred school supplies. Michael Millikin said. 4AOPINION OPINION

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OUR A N O T H E R OPINION VIEW Preparation Playing remains a the blame wise idea game obody was look- ing forward to istening to liberal Hurricane Isaac, media reports on but everyone Hurricane Isaac, appeared to take we already know itN seriously and move toward two things: A major some type of emergency pre- Ldisaster is coming, and what- paredness plan in their homes ever happens is Mitt Romney’s and businesses locally. fault. We were all worried about This rapidly developing the rain and how we would deal story line is the function of with one more drop of rain? what CNN called the “eerie Thankfully, most of the county similarities” between Isaac dodged most of the downpours, and Hurricane Katrina in which were scattered at best 2005. Isaac is on a similar during the past several days. track and predicted to make We were very impressed and landfall on or about Katrina’s thankful for the diligent work seven-year anniversary. of both the Lake City and Granted, Isaac is expected to Columbia County Public Works be a weak Category 1 hur- departments. City crews were ricane, in contrast to Katrina, very visible cleaning debris which was Category 5 and the from storm drains and making second most intense storm preparations for rain in the city. to hit the United States on County crews were ready to Is the Republican record. However, the tem- manage the rural roads, ditches pest has caused Republicans and areas of standing flood to reschedule parts of their water in the event of more rain. national convention and given The county also managed the Party anti-science? press outlets a handy pretext sandbag filling and distribution for limiting their coverage of to residents who wanted them. what remains. To the extent Everybody worked hard and ecent events have rape (a serious crime) or incest reports continue, the theme worked together to prepare for caused speculation would have no recourse but to will be, “Mitt Romney parties the storm. that the current carry the child to term, no mat- while the Gulf Coast suffers.” Thankfully, for residents and Republican Party is ter the consequences to her or White House correspon- public works employees, we anti-science. her family. And when that child dent Chuck Todd kicked were spared from the deluge of RFor a nation that values its tra- is born, the party wants to cut off the analogy on MSNBC, another hurricane or tropical ditional science and technology spending available for infant observing, “The shadow storm as Isaac took aim at the edge over most of the rest of the nutrition, childcare and medical of Bush and Katrina does northern Gulf coast. world, it is somewhat astonishing Ann McFeatters care. hang over this convention.” Save your canned goods and that so many Republican politi- [email protected] Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., President Clinton’s Labor bottled water. Hurricane season cians treat science as unproven Romney’s running mate, co- Secretary Robert Reich goes until Nov. 30. theory or disregard it completely. didate, insists that the theory sponsored legislation to ban piped in on Twitter: “Isaac When Rep. Todd Akin, R-Mo., of evolution is “controversial” abortion. Now he says he must will remind us of Katrina, made his now-infamous remark among scientists. accept Romney’s position that and Katrina will remind us that women who are victims of No, ma’am, it is not. Evolution abortion should be legal only of George W. Bush.” The HIGHLIGHTS “legitimate rape” won’t get preg- has been proven for centuries. for rape, incest or to save the Associated Press dubbed I N H I S T O R Y nant, it was immediately noted No true scientist denies it. That life of the mother. Ryan said the storm a critical trial for that Akin, who is running for a does not mean there is no God, this is a “step in the right Mr. Romney. “The next few n England & France meet Senate seat, is a member of the but to deny the theory of evolu- direction” of banning abortion days will test Romney’s abil- in war in 1756. House Science and Technology tion is to have no respect for entirely. ity,” AP’s Des Moines corre- n USSR performs first Committee. facts. Ryan and Romney, who spondent Thomas Beaumont nuclear test in 1949. Akin, who is firmly against Many Republicans also dis- want to cut taxes for the rich, wrote, “to both present him- n Walt Disney’s “Mary abortion for any reason, apolo- avow climate change, the source also propose across-the-board self to the American people Poppins” released in 1964. gized for his appalling lack of of extreme weather outbreaks spending cuts (except for the as a plausible alternative to n Beatles last public con- knowledge about biology, but around the globe, caused by military) including drastic cuts President Barack Obama, and cert (Candlestick Park, SF) he immediately got $100,000 in manmade carbon dioxide buildup in student loans and govern- to lead a party still smarting in 1966. campaign donations from sympa- in the atmosphere. ment safety nets for the poor from the image hit it took n Saddam Hussein declares thetic Republicans. Again, while this inexplicably and for unwed mothers. in the aftermath of the 2005 America can’t beat Iraq in During a formal debate in has been treated as a political The party opposes same-sex Gulf Coast devastation.” 1990. 2008, GOP presidential candi- football, true scientists around marriage, an indication that it Playing up a sense of n Hurricane Katrina dev- dates were asked if any of them the globe are firmly convinced of thinks homosexuality is a revo- impending doom benefits astates much of the U.S. Gulf did not believe in evolution. Mike the reality of climate change and cable choice, not a biological Mr. Obama. When Isaac Coast from Louisiana to the Huckabee, former Arkansas what is causing it. fact -- another example of deny- comes ashore and doesn’t Florida Panhandle, killing governor and now a TV talk- But Mitt Romney, the GOP ing science, leading to a denial repeat Katrina’s devastation, more than 1,836 and causing show host, raised his hand. So top dog who may become presi- of equal rights. the White House can claim over $115 billion in damage did Sam Brownback, a former dent, says he does not know Bill Nye, the “science guy,” credit for staving off disaster. in 2005. senator from Kansas and its cur- what is causing climate change told MSNBC that being “anti- Mr. Obama can draw con- rent governor. And so did Tom and, furthermore, is convinced science” at this point in history trasts between himself and Tancredo, a former member of that the government would is very serious. Mr. Bush, which is one of Lake City Reporter the House of Representatives be wrong to spend money to Yes, it is. And we thought his major campaign themes. from Colorado. address the issue for future we were going to have a seri- The White House may also Serving Columbia County Texas Gov. Rick Perry, who generations. ous discussion of the economy contend that without Mr. Since 1874 was a candidate for president this The Republican platform, and how to provide more jobs, Obama’s wise leadership, The Lake City Reporter is pub‑ year, boasted that his state taught the statement of what the party and balance spending, taxes the results would have been lished with pride for residents of creationism as well as evolution officially stands for, opposes and the role of government. much worse — which is his Columbia and surrounding counties by Community Newspapers Inc. so students can make up their abortion for any reason, includ- primary talking point discuss- We believe strong newspapers build own minds. ing rape, incest or to save the ■ Scripps Howard columnist ing the economy. strong communities —‑“Newspapers Michele Bachmann, a House life of the mother. Thus, a 14- Ann McFeatters has covered The country has been get things done!” member from Minnesota and year-old girl who gets pregnant the White House and national down this road before. In Our primary goal is to a former 2012 presidential can- after being a victim of statutory politics since 1986. 2008, Hurricane Gustav publish distinguished and profitable community‑oriented newspapers. was blowing in just as the This mission will be accomplished Republican convention was through the teamwork of professionals LETTERS TO THE EDITOR kicking off. “The political dedicated to truth, integrity and hard gods blow Hurricane Gustav work. to remind us about the shame Todd Wilson, publisher of Katrina,” the Daily Kos Robert Bridges, editor Don’t mix politics with forum intoned. Fortunately when Sue Brannon, controller Gustav hit in Louisiana, it was To the Editor: candidates running for County job is Dale Williams doing?” weaker than expected. The Dink NeSmith, president 2008 Obama campaign didn’t Tom Wood, chairman On July 30, the Florida Commissioner in Dists. 1, 3, and First, and foremost, only Gateway College, the Lake City/ 5. However, the following ques- the five incumbent County make it an issue, and Naomi Columbia County Chamber of tion was posed only to candi- Commissioners are capable Klein of The Nation groused, LETTERS Commerce and the Lake City dates for Dist. 3. The question of answering such a question. “Gustav should have been POLICY Reporter co-sponsored and was, “How do you rate the per- This type of politics in Columbia political rat poison for the hosted a political forum which formance of County Manager, County is not needed and in my Republicans, no matter how Letters to the Editor should be presented the candidates who Dale Williams?” opinion Mr. Bridges owes a pub- well it was managed.” typed or neatly written and double qualified to run for Columbia This question was completely lic apology to County Manager, For this hurricane, White spaced. Letters should not exceed County Commissioner – Dist. 3. out-of-line, disrespectful to the Dale Williams, the hosts of the House political operatives are 400 words and will be edited for This program, as in the past, County Manager, and in my forum, and to the viewing public. no doubt planning the optics length and libel. Letters must be allowed each candidate a time opinion politically motivated If these types of politically moti- down to the last detail. The signed and include the writer’s name, for opening comments, time to since only the candidates for vated questions are to continue Romney campaign should do address and telephone number for answer a few questions posed Dist. 3 were asked to answer. for future forums then the useful- the same. Republicans will verification. Writers can have two to them, followed by time for Mr. Robert Bridges, editor ness of these programs to inform have to tone down the cel- letters per month published. Letters closing comments. This type of the Lake City Reporter owes the voters will be severely dimin- ebratory atmosphere of their and guest columns are the opinion of of forum over the years has an explanation of what political ished. convention or face the likeli- the writers and not necessarily that of served to inform the voters of motivation prompted this ques- Let us hope that, in the next hood of split-screen coverage the Lake City Reporter. Columbia County. However, tion and why the question was round of these forums, the on major networks showing BY MAIL: Letters, P.O. Box 1709, this year, with respect to candi- not framed the same to each candidates will be asked ques- balloons dropping in Tampa Lake City, FL 32056; or drop off at dates for County Commissioner candidate. tions specific to the issues facing next to scenes of hurricane- 180 E. Duval St. downtown. – Dist. 3 only, the ugliness of The original question “How Columbia County. ravaged homes and people BY FAX: (386) 752‑9400. politics surfaced. do you rate the performance of huddling under blankets. BY E-MAIL: This particular program fol- County Manager, Dale Williams” David Rountree [email protected] lowed the above format for was rephrased to “How good of a Lake City ■ The Washington Times 5A

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■ To submit your Community Calendar item, contact Rick Burnham at 754-0424 or by e-mail at rburnham@ COMMUNITY CALENDAR lakecityreporter.com. Today FFA orientation per person. For information The Columbia FFA call 758-3654 or 754-1478. 4H Broiler Hen project Alumni will host a parent/ Visit the group’s Website at Columbia County youth student orientation in the www.dixiedancers.net. are invited to participate Columbia High School caf- in the 4H Broiler Hen Fair eteria from 6:30 - 9 p.m. Project. Youth will raise Sept. 13. All FFA members, Sept. 22 meat-type chickens to mar- parents and alumni are Class of 77 reunion ket weight and enter them encouraged to attend. The Columbia High School in the Columbia County meeting will cover infor- Class of 1977 celebrates “A 2012 Fair for judging. mation necessary for your Step Back in Time” 35th Deadline to order chicks student to excel in the FFA reunion Sept. 28-30. There and sign-up for project is program. will be an alumni bonfire, today. Youth do not have Membership dues for banquet and church ser- to be currently enrolled in the students, t-shirts, and vice. Itineraries and tick- 4H. For more info or to alumni dues may be paid at ets will be forwarded when order chicks please con- this meeting. Membership rsvp is received. Cost is tact Derek Barber at the forms can be filled out in $35 per person, after Sept. UF/IFAS Columbia County advance by visiting the 22 prices increases to $50 Extension at 758-1030. Columbia High FFA web- per person. RSVP to CHS site at www.columbiaffa. Class of 77, 244 SE Pine Dr. weebly.com Lake City 32025, or nan- Sept. 1 [email protected]. For Canoe race Sept. 15 information call 867-1271. Branford Outfitters. Big game JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter Com will host a Canoe and Pride festival, pageant Kayak race Sept. 1 with all Florida Gateway College student Jake Poole (left), 16, uses his knight to kill a pawn while Lake City Pride Inc. Sept. 29 entry fee proceeds going playing giant chess against Jonathan Smith, 19, Tuesday at the FGC Charles W. Hall Student presents the Lake City FACS meeting to Hospice of the Nature Center. ‘Giant chess makes playing chess more difficult,’ said Poole, a first-time player. ‘It’s Pride Festival and Pageant The Filipino American Coast. The race will run hard to see the board. I’m a beginner at best. I’m probably not going to win this.’ Sept. 15. The festival will be Cultural Society of Lake from from Little River downtown in Olustee Park City will hold its Fall Family Springs to Branford Springs. to 1 p.m. Sept. 1 in the Show on Saturday, Sept. 8 to plan the Olustee Battle from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. There Festival and general meeting Registration starts at 9 a.m. Family Life Center, 173 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Festival. The meeting will will be live bands, vendors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. at Camp-O-Suwannee and SE Ermine Ave. For more Sunday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. be at the school district and food. The pageant will 29 at the Alligator Park Main the race starts at 10 a.m. information, call (386) 752- to 3 p.m. at the Circle Square central building room 153, be at the Lake City Country Pavilion. All FACS active Kayak entry is $20 and two- 5965. Cultural Center, 8395 SW 409 SW St. Johns St. Club from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. members and guest should man canoe entry is $30. 80th St. in Ocala. Dealers for the crowning of Mr. plan to attend the group’s For questions about the will be available to buy, sell Newcomers luncheon and Mrs. Lake City Pride, annual outdoor event, fea- race or to pre-register call Sept. 5 and appraise stamps, covers, The regular luncheon of hosting by Indie Brooks. turing lots of games, prizes, (386) 854-1002. Canoes and Annual Fall Art Show coins and paper money. the Lake City Newcomers Contestant fee is $50. For music, dancing, cultural kayaks rentals are available The Art League of and Friends will be held more information call 386- food, and just plain fun for for the race. North Florida announces Literacy Day at 11 a.m. Sept. 12 at 697-5663 or email simeon_ the entire family. Everyone the Annual Fall Art Show Join us next to the Santa Guangdong Restaurant in [email protected]. is asked to bring their best Our Water, Our Future and Exhibition Sept. 7 Fe River within O’Leno State the Lake City Mall. The pro- covered dish to share. For You are invited to attend through Oct. 19 at the Park to celebrate th 5th gram for this date has not more information, contact a free multi-media evening, Florida Gateway College Annual Literacy Day event been determined. Lunch Sept. 17 Bob Gavette at 965-5905. “Our Water, Our Future,” Performing Arts Center. All on Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to is $11. For more informa- Daughters meeting from 7-9 p.m. Sept. 7 in artists 18 years and older 2 p.m. O’Leno State Park tion, call Barbara Test at Faye Bowling Warren the Florida Gateway are eligible to enter the will be celebrating Literacy 754-7227 or Rose Taylor at will speak at the United Oct. 3 College Performing show. The entry fee is $25 Day with Magic, and the 755-2175. Daughters of the Olustee planners meet Arts Auditorium. T. for members and $35 for Gentle Carousel Therapy Confederacy, Olustee The Blue-Grey Army Celebrated Spring’s pho- non-members. Applications Horses. Listen to stories Nursing consortium Chapter, Lake City month- will meet at 5:30 p.m. Oct. tographer John Moran are available when check- read by local authors and All Healthcare Providers ly meeting September 3 to plan the Olustee Battle will share his images. ing in at the arts center guest readers. Talk with are invited to the End-of- 17 at 5:15 p.m. at China Festival. The meeting will be Florida Springs Institute or at the Fabric Art Shop book illustrators. Take a Life Nursing Education Buffet, 345 West Duval at the school district central Director Dr. Robert Knight and the Frame Shop “Where Tales Meet Trails” C o n s o r t i u m - Ve t e r a n St. Buffet will be served building room 153, 409 SW will explain the science of and Gallery in Live Oak. adventure walk. Sign up for Care Conference. The after the meeting. Cost is St. Johns St. this precious resource. A Artwork will be submitted a library card, receive a consortium will be held $9.00. Warren is a chapter host of community lead- to the center from 11 a.m. free state park day pass Wednesday, Sept. 12 from member and the executive ers will share their vision to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, and learn about adult lit- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the director of the Blue Grey Nov. 10 for a water ethic that we can Sept. 5. Cash prizes will be eracy programs. There Holiday Inn of Lake City, Army, Inc. For more infor- Wright Brothers race all take to heart. The pro- awarded for each of four will also be an arts and 213 SW Commerce Drive mation call Linda Williams The Race Against the gram will include refresh- categories: painting, pho- crafts area, live animals and Lake City, FL. To regis- 352-215-8776. Wright Brothers 5k run/ ments and is sponsored tography, drawing and 3-D refreshments. Admission ter call 352- 376-1611 (Ext. walk will begin at 8 a.m. Nov. by the Florida Gateway art. The awards will be pre- to the park is free with the 4018 or 5440) or 352-682- 10 at 205 N. Marion Ave. in College and the Lake City sented at the reception on donation of a new or gently 7057 or email valerie.whit- Sept. 18 Lake City. Participants can Chamber of Commerce. Saturday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. used family oriented book. [email protected], Julie.dudash@ Square dance lessons register online at Active.com The community is invited va.gov or nbarnes@hos- Dixie Dancers Square or in person at Carquest Auto Hawaii Bash to the reception to enjoy piceofthenaturecoast.org. Dance Club will have Parts on Pinemount Road. Pride of B&S Comb the art, refreshments, fel- Sept. 11 Class size is limited to 80. square dance lessons Proceeds benefit Disabled Temple 1238 invites the lowship and meeting the Medicare seminar CEUs will be provided to every Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. American Veterans at Lake community to attend their arts. For additional infor- The Lifestyle Enrichment RNs, LPNs, and ARNPs. starting Sept. 18 at at Teen City VA Medical Center. 3rd Annual Hawaii Bash mation call 755-1109. Center of Lake City will Town, 533 NW DeSoto St. Contact Michelle Richards on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 8 host a Free Medicare The first two lessons are at (386) 438-5830 for more p.m. at the lodge, 1688 NE Newcomers luncheon Educational Seminar Sept. 13 free, each lesson after is $3 information. Washington St. Donation at The September from 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Sept. the door is $10. Friendship Luncheon of 11. Subjects to be cov- the Lake City Newcomers ered include what a per- RHS class of ‘63 and Friends will be held son needs to know about The Richardson High at Red Lobster, located at Medicare, when to enroll, SCHOOL OF THE SUPERNATURAL School class of 1963 will 2847 West US 90, begin- what’s covered and wheth- Fall Semester be celebrating their 49th ning at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 5. er or not a supplement is class reunion which will For more information, call needed. The seminar is for September 9, 2012 be held at the Mason City Rose Taylor at 755-2175 or educational purposes only • Video/live teachings from Bethel Church Redding, Ca. and local ministers Community Center on Barbara Test at 754-7227. and is not a sales event. • Teachers include Bill Johnson, Kris Valloton, Danny Silk, Kevin Dedmon, Terry Sept. 1 starting at 10 a.m. Call (386) 755-3476, Ext. Shiver, and others. Contact George Moultrie at 107, for more information. 965-8920 for information. Sept. 8 • Subjects: Healing and the Kingdom of God, the Gifts of the Spirit, the Five-fold Stamp show Sept. 12 ministry, the Lifestyle of walking in God’s Kingdom, Operating in the Prophetic, Kid’s Club yard sale The Florida Stamp Dealers Character development, and much more. The Kid’s Club of Lake Assn. and General Francis Olustee planners meet • Cost: $100 per semester. Cost includes teaching material, books, and weekly City Church of God is hav- Marion Stamp Club will host The Blue-Grey Army will treasure hunts. Classes meet each Sunday night at 6pm. ing a yard sale from 7 a.m. its annual Stamp and Coin meet at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 • Where: Christ Community Church, 159 SW Spencer Court, Lake City, FL 32024 • For more information contact: Terry Shiver at 386-755-0055. OBITUARIES Larwill St., Wooster, Ohio and Floyd E. Lee Obituaries are paid advertise- local arrangements are under the ments. For details, call the direction of GUERRY Lake Floyd E Lee, 86, of Lake City, FL City Reporter’s classified depart- and formerly of Wooster, Ohio Funeral Home, Lake City. ment at 752-1293. passed away August 24, 2012 Please sign the guestbook at at the Haven Hospice Suwannee www.guerryfuneralhome.net Valley Care Cen- ter in Lake City. He was born June 4, 1926 in Mill- ersburg, the son of Earl E and Grace Young Lee. 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6a LAKE CITY REPORTER NATION wednesday, AUGUST 29, 2012 ROMNEY: GOP unites at convention. TAMPA: Businesses suffer letdown Continued From Page 1A Continued From Page 1A those votes from being offi- tional 20 percent reduction of Isaac. He signed a dec- restaurants just a few blocks cially registered. “Shame in income tax brackets that laration of emergency for from the Tampa Bay Times on you,” some of his sup- Romney favors. Mississippi and ordered Forum where delegates are porters chanted from the In a time of 8.3 percent federal aid to supplement convening. “I would need to floor. unemployment and the state and local storm triple business between now Boehner, presiding slowest economic recov- response efforts in the and the end of the conven- over the roll call, made no ery in the post-World War state. tion to make up for what I’ve attempt to have Romney’s II era, that went to the His surrogates did their lost already.” nomination made by crux of the campaign for best to counter Romney Tampa Mayor Bob acclamation, even though the White House. and the Republicans. Buckhorn said by the end Ryan’s was a few moments By contrast, Obama Los Angeles Mayor of the week, the economic later. wants to allow existing tax Antonio Villaraigosa, dis- gains will outweigh losses, The night was Romney’s cuts to expire on upper missing GOP attempts to thought he acknowledged for sure, but some of income taxpayers, and has woo Hispanic voters, said, that downtown was “dead” the loudest cheers were criticized Romney’s overall “You can’t just trot out a Monday. The day was soggy accorded Wisconsin Gov. economic plans as a boon brown face or a Spanish with intermittent downpours Scott Walker, a hero among to millionaires that would surname and expect people from Isaac and downtown Republicans for fending raise taxes on the middle are going to vote for your lacked many delegates since off a labor-backed recall class. party or your candidate.” the Republicans delayed attempt last spring. The GOP platform also He added, “This is a party their activities for a day Convention planners pledges that a Republican- with a platform that calls because of the storm. squeezed two days of controlled Congress will for the self-deportation of Still, the Democratic ASSOCIATED PRESS speeches and other con- repeal, and Romney will 11 million people.” mayor said the convention A restaurant sign stands on a downtown street, Tuesday in vention business into one sign, legislation to repeal Hispanics strongly favor was expected to infuse $150 Tampa. It’s supposed to be an honor to be picked as the after scrapping Monday’s the health care legisla- Obama, according to pub- million to $175 million into host city of a presidential nominating convention. But so far, scheduled opener because tion Obama won from a lic polls, and Romney and the local economy with dele- a combination of nasty weather, tight security that blocks off of fears that Isaac would Democratic-controlled his party have been seek- gates spending about a third streets and a delay in convention activities has left Tampa’s make a direct hit on the Congress. So, too, for the ing to win a bigger share of of that and the host commit- streets deserted, its restaurants nearly empty. Florida Gulf Coast. measure passed to regu- their votes by emphasizing tee spending another third. That threat fizzled, but it late Wall Street in the wake proposals to fix the econo- “I think when we’re all was instantly replaced by of the 2008 economic col- my rather than ease their said and done with this, another — that Republicans lapse. positions on immigration. this will have a huge eco- would wind up holding On abortion, the plat- Female voters, too, pre- nomic impact on the city,” a political celebration at form says, “The unborn fer the president over his Buckhorn said. the same time the storm child has a fundamental challenger, and Democrats And not all businesses turned its fury on New individual right to life which have done their best to are a bust. All area hotels Orleans, devastated almost cannot be infringed.” emphasize GOP opposi- are booked at a time when exactly seven years ago by Romney opposes abor- tion to abortion and even Florida’s summer heat usu- Hurricane Katrina. tions, except in cases of suggest the party might ally leaves them begging. Romney’s convention rape, incest, or when “the try and curtail access to Limo drivers are in demand. planners said they were health and life of the moth- contraceptives if it wins At Encore Select, which in frequent contact with er” are at stake, he said in power. has taken over a storefront weather forecasters, but a convention week inter- In an AP-GfK poll taken blocks from the Forum to they declined to discuss view. Aug. 16-20, some 48 per- sell “NoBama!” T-shirts what contingency plans, if Obama, who accepts cent of registered voters and Mitt Romney buttons, s"REAST&EEDING any, they had to accelerate renomination at the said they trust Romney revenue has only been half AND3TORAGE plans for him to deliver a Democratic National more on economic issues, of what company president formal acceptance speech Convention in Charlotte, to 44 percent for Obama. Richard Moore anticipated. s"REAST#ARE3OLUTION Thursday night. N.C., next week, cam- ___ Almost all patrons have Ratification of a party paigned in Iowa Tuesday been locals, not out-of-town platform was prelude to as he set out on a tour of n Associated Press writ- delegates. Moore had hoped Romney’s nomination, a college campuses in battle- ers Brian Bakst, Thomas delegates would go shop- document more conserva- ground states in hopes of Beaumont, Tamara Lush, ping on Monday since there tive on abortion than the boosting voter registration Brendan Farrington, Julie was little convention activity. candidate. among college students. Mazziotta, Steve Peoples, If they did, it wasn’t at his On economic matters, it Before departing the Kasie Hunt and Philip store. backs extension of the tax White House, he made a Elliott in Florida and ___ cuts enacted in 2001 and point of appearing before Steven Ohlemacher, Alicia 2003 and due to expire at reporters to announce the A. Caldwell and Jennifer n Tamara Lush in Tampa year’s end, without excep- government’s latest steps Agiesta in Washington con- and Suzette Laboy in Miami tion. It also calls for an addi- to help those in the way tributed to this report. contributed to this report.

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Wednesday, August 29, 2012 www.lakecityreporter.com Section B BRIEFS Indians defeat Union County Barber YOUTH FOOTBALL Final league Columbia golf played really hard. There The teams played even “one of the best schools sign-ups today is just so much excitement. most of game three. Fort in the area” accord- earns team falls in first They came out swinging White built a 19-15 lead and ing to head coach Todd Today is the final match of season. hard. I am proud of them. Lyncé Stalnaker served Carter as Oak Hall School day for the extended It was a great win.” out the match, ending with defeated the Lady Tigers first Lake City Recreation By TIM KIRBY Fort White started an ace. 161-199 at Quail Heights on Department’s Little [email protected] strong in two of the three Arianna House got the Tuesday. League Football games it won. Ashley ball rolling in game four “We had the first-match tour registration (ages FORT WHITE — New Beckman served four ser- with five service points. jitters,” Carter said. “But 6-13). Sign-up is 8 a.m. Fort White High’s volleyball vice points in the opening the Lady Indians had a hats off to Gillian Norris, to 5 p.m. at Teen Town team gave coach Tiffany match for a 5-1 lead and 19-10 lead, but the Tigers who had a 41 and was our victory Recreation Center. Cost Bratcher her first win. Hallie Stringfellow soon made it tough. Mallorie medalist in the match.” per player is $50. The Lady Indians defeat- tacked on three service Godby scored a kill for the Behind Norris for For details, call ed visiting Union County points. Beckman added winning point. the Lady Tigers were Lake City native Heyward Christie at High 25-13, 20-25, 25-15, four more service points, Ashley Mixon with a 45, 754-3607. 25-23 on Tuesday. two of them aces, and Leah Lady Tigers golf Brooke Russell with a 52 takes home “It feels amazing,” Johnson served for the and Allie Krahe finished NGA Tour event. FORT WHITE FOOTBALL Bratcher said. “The girls final two points. Columbia High fell to with a 62. Dedication for From staff reports Coach Hunter Lake City native and for- mer Columbia High stu- Fort White High’s Matchups play key factor dent Blayne Barber made football fieldhouse will the leap to the profession- be dedicated to al ranks long-time coach and after an teacher Mike Hunter at A l l - 7 p.m. Friday, before the American game against Hamilton season at County High. Coach A u b u r n Demetric Jackson invites University. all former players, A f t e r students, teachers and his first Barber friends to the dedication. professional For details, call win on the National Golf Jackson at 497-5952. Association Tour, the move looks to be paying off. CHS FOOTBALL Barber shot a com- Food drive, bined 23-under at the ICE Recycling “Environmental” fundraiser Friday Classic at the County Club The Columbia County of South Carolina to bring Quarterback Club has a home the win. canned food drive/ He finished with rounds fundraiser in conjunction of 67-69-65-64 on his way to with the Baker County his first professional victory High game on Friday. over Andrew Loupe. Fans are asked to bring a “I feel grateful, relieved non-perishable item and and excited,” Barber said. drop it in containers at “It’s been a while since I’ve the game. Cash won at any level and then donations also will to get a win on this level is be accepted. Catholic very gratifying.” Charities is the main For his victory, Barber beneficiary. cashed in $22,000. For details, call Joe Barber played nearly flaw- Martino at 984-0452. less during his four rounds. JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City Reporter The Lake City native had Columbia High’s Lonnie Underwood makes a cut between two Santa Fe High defenders in the kickoff classic on Friday. SEMINOLES three birdies in a row and built a two-shot lead Club gathering heading into the final Wildcats head into Jungle Friday two holes of the on Thursday tournament. The Lake City By BRANDON FINLEY a lot of seniors, it always eye on the secondary as them up front and can’t It wasn’t the first time Seminole Club’s 2012 [email protected] hurts a little bit,” Allen the Tigers have two new give them a lot of time to he had gone against Loupe Kickoff Gathering is said. “They’re a good foot- starters after graduating set back and make plays.” as he was a former LSU 6 p.m. Thursday at The The kickoff classic is ball team. We can see that seniors last season. Roc Despite the starters All-American. Country Club at Lake now in the rearview and on tape. Their quarterback Battle moved over from shutting out Santa Fe High, “I’ve played in a lot of City. Columbia High knows that (Corey Lawler) has the abil- running back and fresh- 34-0, during their time on tournaments with Andrew For details, call when it takes the field on ity to beat us with his legs. man Roger Cray starts the field, Allen said he’s before, but this was my 752-2180. Friday there’s no more He can break contain.” beside him. not letting them rest after a first time playing with him,” time for looking back. One of the match- “It’ll be good for them preseason shutout. Barber said. “I felt like our GATORS The Tigers must kick ups being talked about just for the experience of “If you would have group was relaxed because it into high gear as they in the game is left tackle what they’ll get down the walked into the meeting on we were both playing some Gator Club welcome in Baker County Laremy Tunsil against the road,” Allen said. “They’re Monday, you would have great golf.” social Thursday High at 7:30 p.m. on Friday Wildcats’ defensive end, only going to get better. thought we lost,” he said. During the round, Barber to Tiger Stadium. C.C. Jefferson. It’ll be a good opportunity “We have areas we need to said he never felt the The North Florida Head coach Brian Allen “Defensively, they have for them to get their feet improve upon. We’re not pressure. Gator Club’s annual knows that the Tigers are in one of the top ends in the area wet. It’s a good opportu- hitting the right gaps, but “It was a real cool “kickoff” social is 6 p.m. for a physical game, but the that everyone knows about,” nity to step up to the chal- we did some tough things experience because we Thursday at the home of Wildcats lost a large group Allen said. “They’re a good lenge. They can improve too. We’ll get out on tough were both just hitting shots John and Betty Norris of seniors last season. coached football team.” their technique and what Tuesday and improve in and not worrying about the on Inglewood Drive in “Anytime you graduate Allen is sure to keep an we do. We have to pressure some areas of concern.” outcome,” Barber said. Lake City. The club will provide dinner. The club is selling raffle tickets GOLF REPORTS for two chairback seats (Section 59). Tickets are $50 and all proceeds go to the scholarship fund. Dicks team wins MGA Best Ball Odom, Russell advance in For details, call Bob at Match Play championship 752-3333. Two groups tied at 125 COUNTRY CLUB some of Marc Risk, Paul for first place in the MGA at LAKE CITY Davis and Emerson Darst. n From staff reports Best Ball tournament. Ed Goff Match two sent three The Club Match Play QUAIL HEIGHTS The foursome of Brian teams to the course. It was Championship was the COUNTRY CLUB Dicks, Dave Mehl, George an 8-3 win for the team of only play that dodged the Chet Carter GAMES Bowlin and Mike Carr got win in a row. His +7 points Ed Snow, Joe Persons, Stan rain. the decision in a score- was good for a three-shot Woolbert and Jeff Mayne. The results had Thursday card review over the team win over Keith Shaw and The team of Dennis Garrett Odom and Phillip Kahlich and Bob Sonntag. n Columbia High girls of Dennis Crawford, John Brian Shead. Jordan Hale Hendershot, Mike Spencer, Russell advancing in the The Wednesday Blitz, golf vs. Santa Fe High Raulerson, Tom Wade and and Steve Peterson tied for Jim Stevens and Howard winner’s bracket, with Friday Dogfight and at West End Golf Club, Don Combs. fourth at +3. Whitaker finished in sec- Todd Carter and Chet Wednesday Scramble all 4:30 p.m. The team of Cory Skins winners were ond place, with the team of Carter dropping into the fell victim to rain making n Fort White High DePratter, Rocky Ryals, Dan Jonathan Allen, Bob Randall Eli Witt, Tony Branch, Bill elimination bracket. the course unplayable. volleyball at Keystone Stewart and Mike Yacovelli and Eddy Brown. Rogers and Dan Stephens The winner’s bracket The weather has greatly Heights High, 6 p.m. was one stroke back. The LGA played a “tee to in third. is awaiting matches to effected play; however, the (JV-5) Terry Hunter had the green only” contest. Carol Risk fired an even par be concluded between last few days have been n Fort White JV tournament’s low gross Felton picked up the win round of 39-33-72 for medal- Pete Sapenzia and Ralph breezy with little rain which football at Suwannee with a 1 over 73. Eli Witt’s with a net 21. Gloria Rowley ist honors. Hendershot and Minster, and Steve Nail has allowed the course to High, 7 p.m. 68 was the low net round. was second with a net 22. Woolbert each posted 77. and Tony Johnson, with dry out and resulting in Friday Steve Peters led the The Good Old Boys got Howard Whitaker was Joe Herring taking on the great course conditions. n Columbia High skins with an eagle on in two matches. uncontested in taking the winner. Upcoming events: football vs. Baker County No. 11. Brian Shead, Match one was an easy front nine contest with a 39. The elimination brack- n Sept. 8, PCERA; High, 7:30 p.m. Jonathan Allen, Carr and 10-5 win for the team of Darst’s 38 was good for et has matches between n Sept. 14, 5th Annual n Fort White High Wade had the other skins. Barney Hart, Merle the back nine win over Gerald Smithy and Keith CMN Golf Tournament, football vs. Hamilton Mike McCranie claimed Hibbard, Jim Bell and Ed Hart, Spencer and Witt, all Hudson, Jason Self and hosted by Walmart County High, 7:30 p.m. his second Wednesday blitz McKnight, over the three- with 39. Luther Huffman, and Mike 7835/7035 and RCC. 2BSPORTS AGATE

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New York 59 69 .461 18 (Hamels 14-6), 7:05 p.m. with win over Suwannee TELEVISION Miami 59 71 .454 19 St. Louis (J.Kelly 4-5) at Pittsburgh Central Division (W.Rodriguez 8-13), 7:05 p.m. TV sports W L Pct GB Washington (Detwiler 7-6) at Miami By BRANDON FINLEY communication on the court, if the gym floor isn’t fin- Cincinnati 78 52 .600 — (Ja.Turner 0-1), 7:10 p.m. [email protected] but I know that we can still ished in time. 1 Today St. Louis 71 58 .550 6 ⁄2 Milwaukee (Fiers 7-6) at Chicago Cubs 1 get better as a team.” As for the opening win MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL Pittsburgh 69 60 .535 8 ⁄2 (Samardzija 8-11), 8:05 p.m. 1 LIVE OAK — Columbia Columbia has been prac- against the Lady Bulldogs, 7 p.m. Milwaukee 60 67 .472 16 ⁄2 San Francisco (Zito 10-8) at Houston 1 ESPN — St. Louis at Pittsburgh Chicago 49 78 .386 27 ⁄2 (Keuchel 1-6), 8:05 p.m. High volleyball coach ticing in the school’s multi- Columbia was led by Jessie WGN — Chicago White Sox at Houston 40 88 .313 37 Thursday’s Games Rebecca Golden said she purpose room this season Bates, who had 10 aces in Baltimore West Division N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m. expects the Lady Tigers’ as the Lady Tigers are the match. NFL FOOTBALL W L Pct GB Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs, 2:20 p.m. volleyball team to be much building a new gym floor Bates also did a good 7:30 p.m. San Francisco 71 57 .555 — St. Louis at Washington, 7:05 p.m. 1 better than they were last for the season. The game job of setting up the kills NFL — Preseason, New England at Los Angeles 69 60 .535 2 ⁄2 San Francisco at Houston, 8:05 p.m. 1 N.Y. Giants Arizona 64 65 .496 7 ⁄2 Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. season. was originally scheduled to with 26 assists in the SOCCER San Diego 60 70 .462 12 If Tuesday’s opening- be played in Lake City, but match. 1 2:30 p.m. Colorado 52 75 .409 18 ⁄2 game win against Suwannee the floor wasn’t finished in Kelbie Ronsonet was the FSN — UEFA Champions Monday’s Games FOOTBALL High is any indication, time. biggest benefactor of the League, Dynamo Kiev vs. Borussia St. Louis 4, Pittsburgh 3 Columbia is headed in the As of now, Columbia assists with 13 kills against Moenchengladbach, at Kiev, Ukraine Milwaukee 15, Chicago Cubs 4 NFL preseason 8 p.m. Colorado 10, L.A. Dodgers 0 right direction. is looking to host its first Suwannee. Cincinnati 3, Arizona 2 FSN — UEFA Champions League, Today The Lady Tigers need- home game at 6 p.m. on The junior varsity team San Diego 3, Atlanta 0 Celtic vs. Helsingborgs, at Glasgow, New England at N.Y. Giants, 7:30 p.m. ed only three sets to dust Tuesday against Oak Hall also started the season at Tuesday’s Games Scotland (same-day tape) Tampa Bay at Washington, 7:30 p.m. Pittsburgh 9, St. Louis 0 off the Lady Bulldogs in School. 1-0 with wins in straight TENNIS Miami at Dallas, 8 p.m. 1 p.m. Miami 9, Washington 0 Live Oak. Columbia oust- “We will be super excited sets. The JV won 25-8 and ESPN2 — U.S. Open, men’s first and N.Y. Mets at Philadelphia (n) ed Suwannee 25-3, 25-15 to be back in our own gym,” 25-14. women’s second round, at New York Milwaukee at Chicago Cubs (n) TENNIS and 25-10 in the deciding Golden said. “We’ll just be Kaleigh Sanderson and 7 p.m. San Francisco at Houston (n) match. excited to practice on our Lacey King each finished ESPN2 — U.S. Open, men’s first and L.A. Dodgers at Colorado (n) women’s second round, at New York Cincinnati at Arizona (n) U.S. Open singles “The girls hit the ball hard own floor, because that’s with five aces to lead the Atlanta at San Diego (n) and played well as a team something we haven’t been junior varsity. Today’s Games Tuesday tonight,” Golden said after able to do yet.” Grace Harry finished the BASEBALL L.A. Dodgers (Blanton 8-12) at Men the match. “We had good No plans have been made match with three digs. Colorado (D.Pomeranz 1-7), 3:10 p.m. First Round AL standings Cincinnati (Latos 10-4) at Arizona Roger Federer (1), Switzerland, def. (Corbin 5-5), 3:40 p.m. Donald Young, United States, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. Atlanta (Hanson 12-6) at San Diego Andy Roddick (20), United States, def. East Division (Stults 4-2), 6:35 p.m. Rhyne Williams, United States, 6-3, 6-4, W L Pct GB N.Y. Mets (Harvey 2-3) at Philadelphia 6-4. 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Yankees 2, Toronto 1 hts Cit Chicago White Sox at Baltimore (n) Terrace, Lake Oakland at Cleveland (n) Tampa Bay at Texas (n) Detroit at Kansas City (n) Seattle at Minnesota (n) Boston at L.A. Angels (n) Today’s Games Toronto (Happ 2-1) at N.Y. Yankees (Sabathia 13-3), 1:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox (Axelrod 1-2) at Baltimore (J.Saunders 0-0), 7:05 p.m. Oakland (Blackley 4-3) at Cleveland (Kluber 0-2), 7:05 p.m. Tampa Bay (Cobb 8-8) at Texas (M.Harrison 15-7), 7:05 p.m. Detroit (A.Sanchez 2-3) at Kansas City (B.Chen 9-10), 8:10 p.m. Seattle (Vargas 13-8) at Minnesota (Deduno 4-2), 8:10 p.m. Boston (Undecided) at L.A. Angels (C.Wilson 9-9), 10:05 p.m. Thursday’s Games Oakland at Cleveland, 12:05 p.m. Chicago White Sox at Baltimore, 12:35 p.m. Seattle at Minnesota, 1:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Detroit at Kansas City, 8:10 p.m. Boston at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m. NL standings

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PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL legal or equitable title, by the entireties, to meet the requirements set forth balancesin carriedbalances forward carried from forward prior iscal from prior iscal reductions, or improvements to homestead a. Land used predominantly a term endinga term on ending the irst on Tuesdaythe irst Tuesdayafter after -connected-connected causes and causes irst and irstive thousandive thousand dollars and, dollars for alland, levies for all levies AMENDMENTS jointly, in common, as a condominium, documents authorizing the issuanceyears; of taxes, years;fees, licenses, taxes, fees, ines, licenses, and ines, and property shall be assessed as providedfor commercial for for ishingcommercial purposes. ishing purposes. the irst Mondaythe irst Mondayin January in ofJanuary the year of the year TO BE VOTED ON NOVEMBER 6, or indirectly by stock ownership or bonds by the state; revenues that are used charges for services imposed by local, by general law.; provided, However, after b. Land that is accessible to assessed assessedvaluation valuation greater than greater ifty than ifty 2012 membership representing the owner’s to provide matching funds for the federal regional, or school district governing the adjustment for any change, addition, the public and used for vessel launches a presenta unitness present unitness to hold ofice, to hold or ofice, be or beidentity oridentity belief, or governmental belief, governmental beneits, beneits, thousandthousand dollars and dollars up to and seventy-ive up to seventy-ive NOTICE OF ELECTION or member’s proprietary interest in a Medicaid program with the exception bodies; or revenue from taxes, fees, reduction, or improvement, the property into waters that are navigable. corporation owning a fee or a leasehold of the revenues used to support thelicenses, ines,licenses, and charges ines, forand services charges for services shall be assessed as provided in this c. Marinas and drystacks that I, Kenneth W. Detzner, Secretary of initially in excess of ninety-eight years. Public Medical Assistance Trust Fund authorized by any amendment or revision subsection. are open to the public. performanceperformance of judicial of duties.judicial Malaides, duties. Malaides, State of the State of Florida, do hereby The exemption shall not apply with or its successor program and with the to this constitution after May 6, 2011. (6) In the event of a d. Water-dependent marine give notice that an election will be held respect to any assessment roll until such exception of state matching funds used ARTICLE XII termination of homestead status, the manufacturing facilities, commercial addressingaddressing homestead homestead and speciied and speciied (b) The governor(b) The governor shall ill shall ill in each county in Florida, on Novemberroll is irst determinedroll is irst to determined be in compliance to be in compliance to fund elective expansions made after SCHEDULE property shall be assessed as providedishing by facilities,ishing and facilities, marine vessel and marine vessel removal removalfrom ofice from of oficea justice of aor justice judge or judge 6, 2012, for the6, 2012, ratiication for the orratiication rejection or rejection with the provisions of section 4 byJuly a state 1, 1994; July proceeds 1, 1994; from proceeds the state from the state SECTION 32. State revenue limitation.— general law. construction and repair facilities and their of proposed revisions to the constitution agency designated by general law. This lottery returned as prizes; receipts of the The amendment to Section 1 and the (7) The provisions of this support activities. unitnessunitness to hold ofice. to hold After ofice. the After iling the of iling of PROPERTYPROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION.— TAX EXEMPTION.— of the State of Florida. exemption is repealed on the effective Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund;creation of Sectioncreation 19 of of Section Article 19VII, of Article VII, subsection amendment are severable. (2) The assessment(2) The beneit assessment beneit date of any amendment to this Articlebalances carriedbalances forward carried from forward prior iscal from prior iscal revising the state revenue limitation, and If a provision any of the provisions of provided by this subsection is subject to irst Tuesdayirst Tuesdayafter the afterirst Mondaythe irst Monday NO. 1 which provides for the assessment of years; taxes, licenses, fees, and charges this section take effect upon approval by this subsection is amendment shall be conditions and limitations and reasonable CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT homestead property at less than just value. for services imposed by local, regional, the electors and apply beginning in the held unconstitutional by a any courtdeinitions of asdeinitions speciied byas thespeciied legislature by the legislature ofice, withofice, or without with or compensation,without compensation, ARTICLE I, SECTION 28 (b) Not more than one or school district governing bodies;2014-2015 state2014-2015 iscal year. state iscal year. competent jurisdiction, the decision of by general law. pending pendinginal determination inal determination of the inquiry. of the inquiry. roll is irstroll determined is irst determined to be in complianceto be in compliance (Legislative) exemption shall be allowed any or revenue from taxes, licenses, fees, the such court does shall not affect or SECTION 6. Homestead individual or family unit or with respect and charges for services required to be impair any remaining provisions of this exemptions.— Ballot Title: HEALTH CARE to any residential unit. No exemption imposed by any amendment or revision NO. 4 subsection amendment. (a) Every person who has ) REMOVAL) REMOVAL POWER.— POWER.— SERVICES.— shall exceed the value of the real estateto this constitutionto this afterconstitution July 1, 1994.after July 1, 1994. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT (8)a. A person who the legal or equitable title to real estate assessable to the owner or, in case of An adjustment to the revenue limitation ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 4, 6 establishes a new homestead as of January and maintains thereon the permanent be held tobe ill held that to judicial ill that oficejudicial for ofice the for the Ballot Summary: Proposing an ownership through stock or membershipshall be madeshall by generalbe made law by togeneral relect law the to relect the ARTICLE XII, SECTIONS 27,1, 32, 2009, 33 or January1, 2009, 1 orof Januaryany subsequent 1 of any subsequent residence of the owner, or another legally term of theterm ofice of the beginning ofice beginning at the end at of the end of amendment to the State Constitution to in a corporation, the value of the iscal impactiscal of transfers impact of of responsibility transfers of responsibility (Legislative) year and who has received a homestead or naturally dependent upon the owner, prohibit laws or rules from compelling proportion which the interest in the for the funding of governmental functions exemption pursuant to Section 6 of this shall be exempt from taxation thereon, INVOLVINGINVOLVING SUPREME SUPREME COURT COURT any person or employer to purchase, corporation bears to the assessed value of between the state and other levels of Ballot Title: PROPERTY TAX Article as of January 1 of either ofexcept the assessmentsexcept assessmentsfor special beneits, for special beneits, obtain, or otherwise provide for health the property. government. The legislature shall, LIMITATIONS; PROPERTY VALUE 2 two years immediately preceding the up to the assessed valuation of $25,000 care coverage; permit a person or an (c) By general law and by general law, prescribe procedures DECLINE; REDUCTION FOR establishment of a the new homesteadtwenty-ive thousandtwenty-ive dollars thousand dollars and, for all or entity orthe entity beneits the ofbeneits any program, of any program, employer to purchase lawful healthsubject to conditionssubject to speciied conditions therein, speciied the therein, the necessary to administer this subsection. NONHOMESTEAD ASSESSMENT is entitled to have the new homestead levies other than school district levies, by the judicialby the qualiicationsjudicial qualiications commission commission care services directly from a health care Legislature may provide to renters, who SECTION 19.SECTION State revenue 19. State revenue INCREASES; DELAY OF SCHEDULED assessed at less than just value. If this on the assessed valuation greater than provider; permit a health care provider are permanent residents, ad valorem tax limitation.— REPEAL.— revision is approved in January of 2008, a ifty$50,000 thousandifty dollars thousand dollars and up to after the afternominations the nominations have been have certiied been certiied to accept direct payment from a person relief on all ad valorem tax levies. Such (a) STATE REVENUE person who establishes a new homestead seventy-ive$75,000 seventy-ivethousand dollars thousand dollars, shall be disqualiiedshall be disqualiied to sit as justicesto sit as ofjustices of or an employer for lawful health care ad valorem tax relief shall be in the form LIMITATION.—Except as provided in Ballot Summary: as of January 1, 2008, is entitled to have upon establishment of right thereto in the services; exempt persons, employers, and amount established by general law. this section, state revenues collected in (1) This would amend the new homestead assessed at less than manner prescribed by law. The real estate and health care providers from penalties (d) The legislature may,any iscal yearany are iscal limited year as are follows: limited as follows: Florida Constitution Article VII, Section just value only if that person received may be held by legal or equitable title, conirmationconirmation by the senate. by the The senate. senate The senate and taxes for paying directly or accepting by general law, allow counties or (1) For the 2014-2015 4 (Taxation; assessments) and Section 6 a homestead exemption on January 1, by the entireties, jointly, in common, as may sit formay the sit purpose for the ofpurpose conirmation of conirmation subject tosubject conditions to conditions speciied speciied therein, thetherein, the direct payment for lawful health care municipalities, for the purpose of theiriscal year, stateiscal revenues year, state are revenueslimited to are limited to (Homestead exemptions). It also would 2007. The assessed value of the newly a condominium, or indirectly by stock services; and prohibit laws or rules from respective tax levies and subject to the an amount equal to the state revenues amend Article XII, Section 27, and established homestead shall be determined ownership or membership representing abolishing the private market for health provisions of general law, to grant collectedan duringcollected the 2013-2014 during the iscal 2013-2014 year iscal year add Sections 32 and 33, relating to the as follows: the owner’s or member’s proprietary tenure oftenure judicial of oficejudicial as oficecircuit as judge. circuit judge. care coverage of any lawful health care additional homestead tax exemption not multiplied by the sum of the adjustment Schedule for the amendments. 1. If the just value of the new interest in a corporation owning a fee service. Speciiesservice. that Speciies the amendment that the amendmentexceeding iftyexceeding thousand ifty dollars thousand to any dollars to any for growth plus four one-hundredths. (2) In certain circumstances, homestead is greater than or equal to the or a leasehold initially 98in excess of 98 shall be deemedshall be conirmed.deemed conirmed. If the senate If the senate does not affect which health care services person who has the legal or equitable title (2) For the 2015-2016 the law requires the assessed value of just value of the prior homestead as of ninety-eight years. The exemption shall votes to notvotes conirm to not theconirm appointment, the appointment, judges ofjudges equal oftenure equal in tenure judicial in oficejudicial as ofice as a health care provider is required to to real estate and maintains thereoniscal the year, stateiscal revenues year, state are revenueslimited are limitedhomestead andhomestead speciied and nonhomestead speciied nonhomestead January 1 of the year in which the prior not apply with respect to any assessment perform or provide; affect which health permanent residence of the owner and to an amount equal to the state revenue property to increase when the just value homestead was abandoned, the assessedroll until suchroll roll until is irst such determined roll is irst to determined to HOMESTEADHOMESTEAD PROPERTY PROPERTY care services are permitted by law;who has attainedwho agehas sixty-iveattained age and sixty-ive whose andlimitation whose forlimitation iscal year for 2014-2015 iscal year 2014-2015 of the property decreases. Therefore, this value of the new homestead shall be the be in compliance with the provisions of TAX EXEMPTIONTAX EXEMPTION FOR SURVIVING FOR SURVIVING prohibit care provided pursuant to householdgeneral income,household as deined income, by as general deined by general multiplied by the sum of the adjustment amendment provides that the Legislature just value of the new homestead minus an Section 4 by a state agency designated by SPOUSESPOUSE OF MILITARY OF MILITARY VETERAN VETERAN OR OR law relating to workers’ compensation; law, does not exceed twenty thousand for growth plus three one-hundredths. may, by general law, provide that the amount equal to the lesser of $500,000 or general law. This exemption is repealed appointmentappointment to ill the to same ill the vacancy same vacancy by the judicialby the qualiicationsjudicial qualiications commission commission affect laws or rules in effect as of March dollars. The general law must allow (3) For the 2016-2017assessment ofassessment homestead of and homestead speciied and speciied the difference between the just value and on the effective date of any amendment was not conirmedwas not conirmed by the senate. by the The senate. The or is otherwiseor is otherwise disqualiied disqualiied or unable or to unable to 1, 2010; affect the terms or conditions counties and municipalities to grantiscal this year, stateiscal revenues year, state are revenueslimited are limited nonhomestead property may not increase the assessed value of the prior homestead to this Article which provides for the of any health care system to the extent additional exemption, within the limits to an amount equal to the state revenue if the just value of that property is less as of January 1 of the year in which assessment of homestead property at less conirmationconirmation by the senate. by the senate. exceedingexceeding ifty thousand ifty thousand dollars to dollars any to any that those terms and conditions do not prescribed in this subsection, by ordinancelimitation forlimitation iscal year for 2015-2016 iscal year 2015-2016 than the just value of the property on the prior homestead was abandoned. than just value. in place ofin placesuch disqualiied of such disqualiied or disabled or disabled have the effect of punishing a person adopted in the manner prescribed by multiplied by the sum of the adjustment the preceding January 1, subject to any Thereafter, the homestead shall be (b) Not more than one educational,educational, literary, scientiic,literary, scientiic, religious religious or an employer for paying directly for general law, and must provide for the for growth plus two one-hundredths. adjustment in the assessed value due assessed as provided in this subsection. exemption shall be allowed any lawful health care services or a health periodic adjustment of the income (4) For the 2017-2018 to changes, additions, reductions, or 2. If the just value of the individual or family unit or with respect who has whoattained has ageattained sixty-ive age sixty-ive and whose and whose care provider for accepting direct limitation prescribed in this subsectioniscal for year, stateiscal revenues year, state are revenueslimited are limited improvements to such property which new homestead is less than the just value to any residential unit. No exemption householdhousehold income, income,as deined as bydeined general by general payment from a person or an employer changes in the cost of living. to an amount equal to the state revenue are assessed as provided for by general of the prior homestead as of January 1 shall exceed the value of the real estate duty or toduty the orsurviving to the surviving spouse of spouse a irst of a irst for lawful health care services; or affect (e) Each veteran wholimitation forlimitation iscal year for 2016-2017 iscal year 2016-2017 law. This amendment takes effect upon of the year in which the prior homestead assessable to the owner or, in case of any general law passed by two-thirds is age 65 or older who is partially or multiplied by the sum of the adjustment approval by the voters. If approved at a was abandoned, the assessed value of ownership through stock or membership vote of the membership of each house of totally permanently disabled shall for growth plus one one-hundredth. special election held on the date of the the new homestead shall be equal to the in a corporation, the value of the the valuethe ixed value by ixedgeneral by law,general not lesslaw, not less the Legislature, passed after the effective receive a discount from the amount of (5) For the 2018-2019(5) For the iscal 2018-2019 iscal 2012 presidential preference primary, it just value of the new homestead divided proportion which the interest in the date of the amendment, provided such the ad valorem tax otherwise owed on year and thereafter, state revenues are shall operate retroactively to January 1, by the just value of the prior homestead corporation bears to the assessed value of law states withlaw speciicity states with the speciicity public the public homestead property the veteran owns and limited to an amount equal to the state 2012, or, if approved at the 2012 general and multiplied by the assessed value of the property. amendmentamendment deines a deines irst responder a irst responder as as than twothan hundred two hundredand ifty andthousand ifty thousand necessity justifying the exceptions from resides in if the disability was combatrevenue limitationrevenue for limitation the previous for theiscal previous iscal election, shall take effect January 1, 2013. the prior homestead. However, if the (c) By general law and a law enforcementa law enforcement oficer, a oficer, correctional a correctional property propertyto the value to the ixed value by ixedgeneral by lawgeneral law the provisions of the amendment. The related, the veteran was a resident of this year multiplied by the adjustment for (3) This amendment reduces difference between the just value ofsubject the to conditionssubject to speciied conditions therein, speciied the therein, the supreme supremecourt, ive court, justices ive concurring.justices concurring. oficer, aoficer, ireighter, a ireighter, an emergency an emergency not less thannot less ive than hundred ive hundreddollars. dollars. amendment expressly provides that it may state at the time of entering the military growth. from 10 percent to 5 percent the limitation new homestead and the assessed value of legislature may provide to renters, who not less thannot less twenty-ive than twenty-ive years and years who and who not be construed to prohibit negotiated service of the United States, and the (6) The adjustment on annual changes in assessments the new homestead calculated pursuant are permanent residents, ad valorem tax has attainedhas ageattained sixty-ive age sixty-ive and whose and whose provisions in insurance contracts, network veteran was honorably discharged forupon growth forfor a growthiscal year for shalla iscal be year shall be of nonhomestead real property. This to this sub-subparagraph is greater than relief on all ad valorem tax levies. Such agreements, or other provider agreements separation from military service. The determined by March 1 preceding the amendment takes effect upon approval $500,000, the assessed value of the new ad valorem tax relief shall be in the form contractually limiting copayments, discount shall be in a percentage equaliscal to year usingiscal the year latest using information the latest information of the voters. If approved at a special homestead shall be increased so that and amount established by general law. coinsurance, deductibles, or other patient the percentage of the veteran’s permanent, available. Once the adjustment for election held on the date of the 2012 the difference between the just value (d) The legislature may, charges. service-connected disability as determinedgrowth is determinedgrowth is for determined a iscal year, for ait iscal year, it presidential preference primary, it shall and the assessed value equals $500,000. by general law, allow counties or by the United States Department of may not be changed based on revisions operate retroactively to January 1, 2012, Thereafter, the homestead shall be municipalities, for the purpose of their QUALIFICATIONSQUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION.—A COMMISSION.—A of existingof businesses,existing businesses, as deined as bydeined by Full Text: Veterans Affairs. To qualify for the to the information used to make the or, if approved at the 2012 general assessed as provided in this subsection. respective tax levies and subject to the judicial qualiicationsjudicial qualiications commission commission is is ARTICLE I discount granted by this subsection, an determination. election, takes effect January 1, 2013. b. By general law and provisions of general law, to grant an DECLARATION OF RIGHTS applicant must submit to the county (b) REVENUES IN (4) This amendment alsosubject to conditionssubject to speciied conditions therein, speciied the therein, the additional homestead tax exemption SECTION 28. Health care property appraiser, by March 1, proof of EXCESS OF THE LIMITATION.—State authorizes general law to provide, subject legislature shall provide for application of not exceedingifty $50,000 thousandifty thousand qualiicationsqualiications commission commission vested vested services.— residency at the time of entering militaryrevenues collectedrevenues in anycollected iscal inyear any in iscal yearto conditionsin to speciied conditions in suchspeciied law, anin such law, an this paragraph to property owned by more dollars to any person who has the legal or (a) To preserve the freedom an oficialservice, letter an oficial from the letter United from the United excess of the revenue limitation shall be additional homestead exemption to every than one person. equitable title to real estate and maintains of all residents of the state to provide for States Department of Veterans Affairs transferred to the budget stabilization person who establishes the right to receive (e) The legislature thereon the permanent residence of the Florida theFlorida removal the removalfrom ofice from of oficeany of any their own health care: stating the percentage of the veteran’s fund until the fund reaches the maximum the homestead exemption provided in may, by general law, for assessment owner and who has attained age 65 sixty- (1) A law or rule may service-connected disability and suchbalance speciiedbalance in Sectionspeciied 19(g) in Section of 19(g) of the Florida Constitution within 1 year purposes and subject to the provisionsive ive and whose household income, as term of oficeterm ofor oficeotherwise or otherwise except assessmentsexcept assessments for special for beneits, special beneits, not compel, directly or indirectly, anyevidence thatevidence reasonably that identiies reasonably the identiies the Article III, and thereafter shall be used after purchasing the homestead property of this subsection, allow counties anddeined by generaldeined law, by doesgeneral not law, exceed does not exceed d. Membershipd. Membership on the panels on the panels person or employer to purchase, obtain, disability as combat related, and a copy for the support and maintenance of and who has not owned property in the municipalities to authorize by ordinance $20,000 twenty thousand dollars. The ive thousandive thousand dollars and, dollars for alland, levies for all levies or otherwise provide for health care of the veteran’s honorable discharge. If public schools by reducing the minimum previous 3 calendar years to which the that historic property may be assessed general law must allow counties and demonstratesdemonstrates a present a unitness present unitness coverage. the property appraiser denies the requestinancial effortinancial required effort from required school from school Florida homestead exemption applied. solely on the basis of character or use. municipalities to grant this additional to hold ofice,to hold and ofice, to investigate and to investigate and and assessed assessedvaluation valuation greater than greater ifty than ifty (2) A person or an employer for a discount, the appraiser must notify districts for participation in a state- The additional homestead exemption Such character or use assessment shall exemption, within the limits prescribed in the Judicialthe QualiicationsJudicial Qualiications Commission Commission thousandthousand dollars and dollars up to and seventy-ive up to seventy-ive may pay directly for lawful health care the applicant in writing of the reasonsfunded for educationfunded inance education program, inance or, program, or, shall apply to all levies except school apply only to the jurisdiction adopting the this subsection, by ordinance adopted in services and may not be required to pay the denial, and the veteran may reapply.if the minimumif the inancial minimum effort inancial is no effort is no district levies. The additional exemption ordinance. The requirements for eligible the manner prescribed by general law, and of ofice ofor oficeotherwise or otherwise penalties or taxes for paying directly for The Legislature may, by general law, longer required, returned to taxpayers as is an amount equal to 50 percent ofproperties mustproperties be speciied must bybe generalspeciied by general must provide for the periodic adjustment lawful health care services. A health care waive the annual application requirement provided by general law. the homestead property’s just value on law. of the income limitation prescribed in speciiedspeciied by general by law.general The law.period The of period of provider may accept direct payment for in subsequent years. This subsection (c) AUTHORITY OF THE January 1 of the year the homestead is (f) A county may, in the this subsection for changes in the cost lawful health care services and may not shall take effect December 7, 2006, is LEGISLATURE TO INCREASE THE established. The additional homestead manner prescribed by general law, of living. of this section,of this disciplinesection, discipline is deined is asdeined as be required to pay penalties or taxes for self-executing, and does not require REVENUE LIMITATION.— exemption may not exceed an amount provide for a reduction in the assessed (e) Each veteran who g. The termsg. The of termsofice ofof ofice of accepting direct payment from a person implementing legislation. (1) The state revenue equal to the median just value of all value of homestead property to the extent is age 65 or older who is partially or ine, suspensionine, suspension with or without with or pay,without or pay, or or an employer for lawful health care ARTICLE XII limitation forlimitation any iscal for year any may iscal year may homestead property within the county of any increase in the assessed value totally permanently disabled shall qualiicationsqualiications commission commission shall expire shall expire services. SCHEDULE be increased by a two-thirds vote of where the property at issue is located for of that property which results from the receive a discount from the amount of (b) The private market for SECTION 32. Veterans the membership of each house of the the calendar year immediately preceding construction or reconstruction of the the ad valorem tax otherwise owed on health care coverage of any lawful health disabled due to combat injury; homestead legislature. Unless otherwise provided by January 1 of the year the homestead is property for the purpose of providing homestead property the veteran owns and care service may not be abolished by law property tax discount.—The amendment the bill increasing the revenue limitation, established. The additional exemption living quarters for one or more natural or resides in if the disability was combat GovernorGovernor are not subject are not to subject conirmation. to conirmation. roll is irstroll determined is irst determined to be in complianceto be in compliance or rule. to subsection (e) of Section 6 of Article the increased revenue limitation enacted shall apply for the shorter of 5 years adoptive grandparents or parents of the related, the veteran was a resident of this This revisionThis revisionrequires requiresSenate conirmation Senate conirmation (c) This section does not: VII relating to the homestead property under this paragraph shall be used to or the year of sale of the property. The owner of the property or of the owner’s state at the time of entering the military property propertyappraiser, appraiser, by March by 1, March proof of1, proof of (1) Affect which health care tax discount for veterans who became determine the revenue limitation for amount of the additional exemption shall spouse if at least one of the grandparents service of the United States, and the the appointeethe appointee can take canofice. take If ofice. the Senate If the Senate services a health care provider is required disabled as the result of a combat injuryfuture iscal years.future iscal years. be reduced in each subsequent year by or parents for whom the living quarters veteran was honorably discharged upon votes notvotes to conirm not to theconirm appointment, the appointment, the the ive members,ive members, composed composed of two electors of two electors service, anservice, oficial an letter oficial from letter the fromUnited the United to perform or provide. shall take effect January 1, 2013. (2) The state revenue an amount equal to 20 percent of the are provided is 62 years of age or older. separation from military service. The (2) Affect which health care limitation forlimitation any one iscal for any year one may iscal year may amount of the additional exemption Such a reduction may not exceed the discount shall be in a percentage equal to services are permitted by law. NO. 3 be increased beby increaseda three-ifths by a vote three-ifths of vote of received in the year the homestead was lesser of the following: the percentage of the veteran’s permanent, person whoseperson prior whose appointment prior appointment to ill the to ill the (3) Prohibit care provided CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT the membership of each house of the established or by an amount equal to the (1) The increase in assessed service-connected disability as determined same vacancysame vacancywas not conirmedwas not conirmed by the by the evidenceevidence that reasonably that reasonably identiies identiies the the pursuant to general law relating to ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 1 and 19 legislature. Increases to the revenue difference between the just value of the value resulting from construction or by the United States Department of Senate. ForSenate. the purpose For the ofpurpose conirmation, of conirmation, workers’ compensation. ARTICLE XII, SECTION 32 limitation enacted under this paragraph property and the assessed value of the reconstruction of the property. Veterans Affairs. To qualify for the (4) Affect laws or rules in (Legislative) must be disregarded when determining property determined under Article VII, (2) Twenty percent of the discount granted by this subsection, an effect as of March 1, 2010. the revenue limitationthe revenue in limitationsubsequent in iscal subsequent iscal Section 4(d), whichever is greater. Not total assessed value of the property as applicant must submit to the county must be speciiedmust be speciied by general by law.general The law. The (5) Affect the terms or Ballot Title: STATE GOVERNMENT years. more than one such exemption shall be improved. property appraiser, by March 1, proof of deemed conirmeddeemed conirmed and will andtake will ofice. take ofice. ive members,ive members, composed composed of one elector of one as elector as conditions of any health care system to REVENUE LIMITATION.— (3) A bill increasing the allowed per homestead property at one (g) For all levies other than residency at the time of entering military The JudicialThe QualiicationsJudicial Qualiications the extent that those terms and conditions revenue limitation may not contain any time. The additional exemption applies school district levies, assessments service,of an oficialservice, letter an oficial from the letter United from the United do not have the effect of punishing a Ballot Summary: This proposed other subject and must set forth the to property purchased on or after Januaryresidential realresidential property, real as deinedproperty, by as deined by States Department of Veterans Affairs person or an employer for paying directly amendment to the State Constitution dollar amount by which the state revenue 1, 2011, if approved by the voters at a general law, which contains nine units stating the percentage of the veteran’s law and subjectlaw and to subject conditions to conditions speciied speciied for lawful health care services or a health replaces the existing state revenue limitation will be increased. The vote may special election held on the date of the or fewer and which is not subject to service-connected disability and such therein, twenty-ivetherein, twenty-ive thousand thousand dollars of dollars of care provider for accepting direct payment limitation based on Florida personal not be taken less than seventy-two hours 2012 presidential preference primary, or the assessment limitations set forthevidence in thatevidence reasonably that identiies reasonably the identiies the ofice or oficebeen membersor been members of the bar of of the bar of subject tosubject conditions to conditions speciied speciied therein, thetherein, the from a person or an employer for lawful income growth with a new state after the third reading in either house of to property purchased on or after January subsections (a) through (d) shall change disability as combat related, and a copy health care services, except that thisrevenue limitationrevenue based limitation on inlation based on inlation the legislature of the bill in the form that 1, 2012, if approved by the voters at the only as provided in this subsection. of the veteran’s honorable discharge. If commissioncommission proceedings proceedings are conidential are conidential ive members,ive members, composed composed of two electors of two electors section may not be construed to prohibit and population changes. Under the will be presented to the governor. 2012 general election. The additional (1) Assessments subject to the property appraiser denies the request until formaluntil charges formal arecharges iled areby theiled by the any negotiated provision in any insuranceamendment, amendment,state revenues, state as revenues,deined as deined (d) AUTHORITY OF exemption is not available in the sixth and this subsection shall be changed annually for a discount, the appraiser must notify judicial qualiicationsjudicial qualiications commission commission shall shall contract, network agreement, or other in the amendment, collected in excess THE ELECTORS TO INCREASEsubsequent yearssubsequent after it yearsis irst after received. it is irst received. on the date of assessment provided by the applicant in writing of the reasons for Once formalOnce charges formal arecharges iled, are the iled, formal the formal provider agreement contractually limiting of the revenue limitation must be THE REVENUE LIMITATION.—The The amendment shall take effect upon law. However,; but those changes in the denial, and the veteran may reapply. property propertyis greater is than greater twenty-ive than twenty-ive copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, or deposited into the budget stabilization legislature may propose an increase in approval by the voters. If approved at a assessments may shall not exceed 5 ten The legislature may, by general law, thousandthousand dollars but dollars less thanbut less ifty than ifty other patient charges. fund until the fund reaches its maximum the state revenue limitation pursuant special election held on the date of the percent (10%) of the assessment for the waive the annual application requirement (6) Affect any general balance, and thereafter shall be used for to a concurrent resolution enacted by a 2012 presidential preference primary, it prior year. The legislature may provide in subsequent years. This subsection ofice whileofice acting while as acting a member as a memberof the of the An appointment An appointment to ill to ill APPOINTMENTAPPOINTMENT OF OF law passed by a two-thirds vote of the support and maintenance of publicthree-ifths votethree-ifths of the membership vote of the membershipof of shall operate retroactively to January 1, by general law that, except for changes, shall take effect December 7, 2006, is the membership of each house of the schools by reducing the minimum each house. The proposed increase shall 2012, or, if approved at the 2012 general additions, reductions, or improvements self-executing, and does not require legislature after the effective date ofinancial this effortinancial required effort from required school from school be submitted to the electors at the next election, takes effect January 1, 2013. to property assessed as provided in implementing legislation. the Judicialthe QualiicationsJudicial Qualiications Commission Commission shall holdshall ofice hold in oficea political in a politicalparty or party or exceedingexceeding ifty thousand ifty thousand dollars to dollars any to any STATE UNIVERSITYSTATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.— SYSTEM.— section, if thesection, law states if the with law speciicity states with speciicity districts for participation in a state-funded general election held more than ninety (5) This amendment also paragraph (4), an assessment may not (f) As provided by general the public necessitythe public that necessity justiies thatan justiies aneducation inanceeducation program, inance or, program,if the or, if thedays after thedays resolution after the is resolutioniled with is iled with delays until 2023, the repeal, currently increase if the just value of the propertylaw and is subjectlaw to and conditions subject to speciied conditions speciied ofice or oficehold public or hold ofice; public provided ofice; provided that that exception from this section. minimum inancialminimum effort inancial is no longer effort is no longer the custodian of state records. However,scheduled to scheduledtake effect to in take 2019, effect of in 2019, of less than the just value of the property on therein, every person who establishes the a judge maya judge campaign may campaign for judicial for oficejudicial ofice (d) As used in this section, required, returned to the taxpayers. The the legislature may submit the proposed constitutional amendments adopted in the preceding date of assessment provided right to receive the homestead exemption and holdand that hold ofice. that The ofice. commission The commission who has whoattained has ageattained sixty-ive age sixty-ive and whose and whose the term: Legislature may increase the state revenue increase at an earlier special election held 2008 which limit annual assessment by law. provided in subsection (a) within 1 year the commissionthe commission to make toall makeof its alliles of its iles householdhousehold income, income,as deined as bydeined general by general (1) “Compel” includes the limitation through a bill approved moreby than ninetymore days than afterninety it isdays iled after with it is iledincreases with forincreases speciied fornonhomestead speciied nonhomestead real real (2) An No assessment may after purchasing the homestead property imposition of penalties or taxes. a super majority vote of each house of the custodian of state records pursuant to property. This amendment delays until not shall exceed just value. and who has not owned property in (3) Members(3) Members of the judicial of the judicial (2) “Direct payment” or “pay the Legislature. The Legislature maya law enacteda bylaw the enacted afirmative by the vote afirmative of vote of 2022 the submission of an amendment (3) After a change of the previous 3 calendar years to which such ilessuch would iles remain would conidential remain conidential qualiicationsqualiications commission commission not subject not to subject to directly” means payment for lawful health also submit a proposed increase in the three-fourths of the membership of each proposing the abrogation of such repealownership orownership control, as or deined control, by as deined by the homestead exemption provided in care services without a public or private state revenue limitation to the voters. house of the legislature. The resolution to the voters. general law, including any change of subsection (a) applied is entitled to an deined bydeined general by law.general law. third party, not including an employer, The Legislature must implement this must set forth the dollar amount by ownership of a legal entity that owns the additional homestead exemption for all paying for any portion of the service. proposed amendment by general law. The which the state revenue limitation will Full Text: property, such property shall be assessed levies except school district levies. The subject tosubject the conditions to the conditions speciied speciied therein, therein, (3) “Health care system” amendment will take effect upon approval be increased. Unless otherwise provided ARTICLE VII at just value as of the next assessment additional exemption is an amount equal means any public or private entity bywhose the electors by andthe willelectors irst andapply will to irstthe apply to the in the resolution, the increased revenue FINANCE AND TAXATION date. Thereafter, such property shall be to 50 percent of the homestead property’s GovernorGovernor to request to iles request of the iles Judicial of the Judicial function or purpose is the management2014-2015 state2014-2015 iscal year. state iscal year. limitation shall be used to determine the SECTION 4. Taxation; assessed as provided in this subsection. just value on January 1 of the year the QualiicationsQualiications Commission Commission to conform to conformto the to illingthe of illing vacancies of vacancies by the appointing by the appointing of, processing of, enrollment of revenue limitationrevenue for limitation future iscal for years.future iscal years. assessments.—By general law regulations (4) Changes, additions, homestead is established. The additional authorities,authorities, the disqualiication the disqualiication of of individuals for, or payment, in full or in Full Text: The proposed increase shall take effect shall be prescribed which shall secure reductions, or improvements to such exemption may not exceed the median part, for health care services, health care ARTICLE VII if it is approved by a vote of at least 60 a just valuation of all property for ad property shall be assessed as provided just value of all homestead property data, or health care information for its FINANCE AND TAXATION percent of the electors voting on the valorem taxation, provided: for by general law.; However, after the within the county where the property replacementreplacement of disqualiied of disqualiied or or participants. SECTION 1. Taxation; matter. (a) Agricultural land, land adjustment for any change, addition, at issue is located for the calendar year (4) “Lawful health care appropriations; state expenses; state (e) REVENUE producing high water recharge to Florida’s reduction, or improvement, the property immediately preceding January 1 of the Judicial QualiicationsJudicial Qualiications Commission, Commission, and and providingproviding public service public for service the beneit for the of beneit of services” means any health-related service revenue limitation.— LIMIT ADJUSTMENT BY THE aquifers, or land used exclusively for shall be assessed as provided in this year the homestead is established. The or treatment, to the extent that the service (a) No tax shall be levied LEGISLATURE.—The legislature shall noncommercial recreational purposes may subsection. additional exemption shall apply for a or treatment is permitted or not prohibited except in pursuance of law. No state ad provide by general law for adjustmentsbe classiied to beby classiiedgeneral law by andgeneral assessed law and assessed (h) For all levies other period of 5 years or until the year the by law or regulation at the time the valorem taxes shall be levied uponthe real state revenuethe state limitation revenue to limitationrelect: to relect: solely on the basis of character or use. than school district levies, assessmentsproperty is sold,property whichever is sold, occurs whichever irst. occurs irst. ive justicesive concurring.justices concurring. The commission The commission service or treatment is rendered, which estate or tangible personal property. All (1) The iscal(1) impact The iscal of impact of (b) As provided by general of real property that is not subject to The amount of the additional exemption may be provided by persons or businesses other forms of taxation shall be preempted transfers of responsibility for the funding law and subject to conditions, limitations, the assessment limitations set forth shall be reduced in each subsequent year SYSTEM.SYSTEM. There shall There be ashall single be statea single state otherwise permitted to offer such services. to the state except as provided by general of governmental functions betweenand the reasonable and deinitions reasonable speciied deinitions speciied in subsections (a) through (d) and (g) by an amount equal to 20 percent of or judge orare judge iled areby theiled investigative by the investigative (5) “Penalties or taxes” law. state and other levels of government therein, land used for conservation shall change only as provided in this the amount of the additional exemption means any civil or criminal penalty or (b) Motor vehicles, boats, occurring after May 6, 2011; or purposes shallpurposes be classiied shall beby classiiedgeneral by general subsection. received in the year the homestead was ine, tax, salaryine, or tax, wage salary withholding or wage withholdingor or airplanes, trailers, trailer coaches and (2) The iscal(2) impact The iscal of a impact of a law and assessed solely on the basis of (1) Assessments subject to established or by an amount equal to the the commissionthe commission shall be conidential;shall be conidential; surcharge, or named fee with a similarmobile homes,mobile as deined homes, by as law, deined shall bybe law, shall be new federal mandate. character or use. this subsection shall be changed annually difference between the just value of the provided,provided, however, however, upon a inding upon a of inding of for health-beneitsfor health-beneits coverage coverage that includes that includes effect established by law or rule by an subject to a license tax for their operation (f) GENERAL LAW (c) Pursuant to general law on the date of assessment provided by property and the assessed value of the probableprobable cause and cause the iling and the by ilingthe by the agency established, created, or controlled in the amounts and for the purposes IMPLEMENTATION.—The legislature tangible personal property held for sale as law. However,; but those changes in property determined under Section 4(d), by the government which is used to prescribed by law, but shall not be subject shall, by general law, prescribe procedures stock in trade and livestock may be valued assessments may shall not exceed 5 ten whichever is greater. Not more than one property propertyappraiser, appraiser, by March by 1, March proof of1, proof of punish or discourage the exercise of rights to ad valorem taxes. necessary to administer this section.for taxation atfor a taxationspeciied at percentage a speciied of percentage its of its percent (10%) of the assessment for the exemption provided under this subsection protected under this section. For purposes (c) No money shall be drawn (g) DEFINITIONS.—Asvalue, may bevalue, classiied may befor classiied tax purposes, for tax purposes, prior year. The legislature may provide shall be allowed per homestead property service, anservice, oficial an letter oficial from letter the fromUnited the United of this section only, the term “rule by an from the treasury except in pursuanceused of in this section,used in thethis term: section, the term: or may be exemptedor may be from exempted taxation. from taxation. by general law that, except for changes, at one time. The additional exemption agency” may not be construed to mean appropriation made by law. (1) “Adjustment(1) “Adjustment for growth” for growth” (d) All persons entitled to additions, reductions, or improvements applies to property purchased on or after any negotiated provision in any insurance (d) Provision shall be made means an amountmeans equal an amount to equala homestead to aexemption homestead under exemption Section under 6 Section 6 to property assessed as provided in January 1, 2011, if this amendment is contract, network agreement, or otherby law for raisingby law suficient for raising revenue suficient to revenue to the average forthe the average previous for the previousof this of this Article shall have their homestead paragraph (5), an assessment may not approved at a special election held on the evidenceevidence that reasonably that reasonably identiies identiies the the provider agreement contractually limiting defray the expenses of the state for each ive years of ivethe productyears of of the productassessed of assessed at just value as of January 1 increase if the just value of the property is date of the 2012 presidential preference copayments, coinsurance, deductibles,iscal or period. iscal period. the inlation factorthe inlation and the factor andof thethe year followingof the year the following ef the effective date less than the just value of the property on primary, or to property purchased on or is greateris than greater twenty-ive than twenty-ive thousand thousand other patient charges. (e) Except as provided population factor.population factor. of this amendment.of this amendment. This assessment the preceding date of assessment provided after January 1, 2012, if this amendment dollars butdollars less thanbut less ifty than thousand ifty thousand dollars dollarsthe governorthe governor and ive andcitizen ive members citizen members herein, state revenues collected for (2) “Inlation(2) factor” “Inlation means factor” shallmeans change shallonly change only as provided in this by law. is approved at the 2012 general election, NO. 2 any iscal yearany shall iscal be yearlimited shall to bestate limited to statean amount equalan amount to one equalplus the to onepercent plus the percentsubsection. subsection. (2) An No assessment may but the additional exemption is not appointedappointed members members shall be conirmedshall be conirmed by by CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT revenues allowed under this subsectionchange in thechange calendar in theyear calendar annual year annual (1) Assessments subject to not shall exceed just value. available in the sixth and subsequent years ARTICLE VII, SECTIONfor 6 the prior foriscal the year prior plus iscal an yearadjustment plus an adjustment average of the Consumer Price Index. this subsection shall change be changed (3) The legislature mustafter it is irstafter received. it is irst received. informationinformation shall remain shall conidential remain conidential ive yearsive as yearsprovided as provided by law. The by law.chair The of chair of ARTICLE XII, SECTION 32 for growth. As used in this subsection, The term “Consumer Price Index” means annually on January 1 1st of each year.; provide that such property shall be ARTICLE XII (Legislative) “growth” means an amount equal to the the Consumer Price Index for All Urban but those changes in assessments assessed at just value as of the next SCHEDULE average annual rate of growth in Florida Consumers, U.S. city average (not a. A change in an assessment assessment date after a qualifying SECTION 27. Property tax Ballot Title: VETERANS DISABLED personal income over the most recent seasonally adjusted, current base for all may shall not exceed the lower of improvement,the improvement, as deined by as general deined law, by general law, exemptions and limitations on property DUE TO COMBAT INJURY; twenty quarters times the state revenues items), as published by the United States following: is made to such property. Thereafter, such tax assessments.—The amendments HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX allowed under this subsection for the Department of Labor. In the event the 1.a. Three percent (3%) of property shall be assessed as provided in to Sections 3, 4, and 6 of Article VII, DISCOUNT.— prior iscal year.prior For iscal the year.1995-1996 For the iscal 1995-1996 iscal index ceases to exist, the legislature shall the assessment for the prior year. this subsection. providing a $25,000 exemption for HOMESTEADHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; EXEMPTION; LOW- LOW- year, the state revenues allowed under determine the successor index by general 2.b. The percent change in (4) The legislature may tangible personal property, providing an speciiedspeciied therein, thetherein, Legislature the Legislature may may INCOMEINCOME SENIORS SENIORS WHO MAINTAIN WHO MAINTAIN Ballot Summary: Proposing an this subsectionthis for subsection the prior foriscal the year prior iscal year law. the Consumer Price Index for all urban provide that such property shall be additional $25,000 homestead exemption, LONG-TERMLONG-TERM RESIDENCY RESIDENCY ON ON amendment to Section 6 of Article VII shall equal the state revenues collected (3) “Population factor” consumers, U.S. City Average, all items assessed at just value as of the nextauthorizing transferauthorizing of the transfer accrued of beneitthe accrued beneit and the creation of Section 32 of Articlefor the 1994-1995for the iscal 1994-1995 year. Florida iscal year. Florida means an amount equal to one plus1967=100, the or1967=100, or a successor index reports assessment date after a change of from the limitations on the assessment XII of the State Constitution to expand the personal income shall be determined by percent change in population of the state for the preceding calendar year as ownershipinitially orownership control, as or deined control, by as deined by of homestead property, and this section, beneits coveragebeneits coverage that includes that includescoverage coverage be limitedbe to, limited deining to, deiningthe distinctive the distinctive availability of the property discount on the legislature, from information available as of April 1 compared to April 1 of the reported by the United States Department general law, including any change of if submitted to the electors of this state the homesteads of veterans who became from the United States Department of prior year. For purposes of calculating the of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. ownership of the legal entity that owns the for approval or rejection at a special shall be theshall chief be the administrative chief administrative oficer oficer disabled as the result of a combat injuryCommerce orCommerce its successor or itson successor the irst on the irst annual rate of change in population, the b. The legislature may property. Thereafter, such property shall election authorized by law to be held on to include those who were not Florida day of February prior to the beginningstate’s of oficialstate’s population oficial estimates population shall estimates shall provide by general law that, except be assessed as provided in this subsection.January 29, 2008,January shall 29, take 2008, effect shall upon take effect upon residents when they entered the militarythe iscal year.the State iscal revenues year. State collected revenues collected be used. for changes, additions, reductions, or (5) Changes, additions, approval by the electors and shall operate and schedule the amendment to takefor effect any iscal for year any in iscal excess year of thisin excess of this (4) “State revenues” means improvements to homestead property reductions, or improvements to such retroactively to January 1, 2008, or, if irst responderirst responder who died who in the died line in ofthe line of January 1, 2013. limitation shall be transferred to thetaxes, fees, licenses,taxes, fees, ines, licenses, and charges ines, and charges assessed as provided in paragraph (5), an property shall be assessed as provided submitted to the electors of this state for for whichfor the which judge the is qualiiedjudge is qualiied and to and to budget stabilization fund until the fund for services imposed by the legislature assessment may not increase if the just for by general law.; However, after the approval or rejection at the next general Full Text: reaches the maximumreaches the balance maximum speciied balance in speciied in on individuals, businesses, or agencies value of the property is less than the just adjustment for any change, addition, election, shall take effect January 1 of subsectionsubsection and as further and as deined further bydeined by ARTICLE VII Section 19(g)Section of Article 19(g) III, of and Article thereafter III, and thereafter outside state government. However, the value of the property on the preceding reduction, or improvement, the property the year following such general election. which would,which as would, certiied as certiiedby a physician, by a physician, FINANCE AND TAXATION shall be refunded to taxpayers as provided term “state revenues” does not include: January 1. shall be assessed as provided in this The amendments to Section 4 of Article SECTION 6. Homestead by general law. State revenues allowed revenues that are necessary to meet the (2) An No assessment may subsection. VII creating subsections (f) and (g) of a law enforcementa law enforcement oficer, a oficer, a exemptions.— under this subsectionunder this for subsection any iscal for year any iscal year requirements set forth in documents not shall exceed just value. (i) The legislature, by general that section, creating a limitation on oficer, aoficer, ireighter, a ireighter, an emergency an emergency (a) Every person who has may be increased by a two-thirds vote authorizing the issuance of bonds by (3) After a any changelaw of and subjectlaw to and conditions subject to speciied conditions speciiedannual assessmentannual increases assessment for increases speciied for speciied income asincome deined as bydeined general by law.general law. the legal or equitable title to real estate of the membership of each house of the the state for bonds issued before July 1, ownership, as provided by general law, therein, may prohibit the consideration of real property, shall take effect upon appointedappointed members members shall be conirmedshall be conirmed and maintains thereon the permanent legislature in a separate bill that contains 2012; revenues that are used to provide homestead property shall be assessed at the following in the determination approvalof the of theapproval electors of andthe shallelectors irst and shall irst residence of the owner, or another legally no other subject and that sets forth the matching funds for the federal Medicaid just value as of January 1 of the following assessed value of real property used for limit assessments beginning January 1, (c) SUPREME(c) SUPREME COURT.— COURT.— or naturally dependent upon the owner, dollar amount by which the state revenues program with the exception of the year, unless the provisions of paragraph residential purposes: 2009, if approved2009, atif aapproved special election at a special election employmentemployment as a irst asresponder. a irst responder. shall be exempt from taxation thereon, allowed will be increased. The vote revenues used to support the Public (8) apply. Thereafter, the homestead shall (1) Any change or held on Januaryheld 29, on 2008,January or 29,shall 2008, irst or shall irst except assessmentsexcept assessmentsfor special beneits, for special beneits, may not be taken less than seventy-two Medical Assistance Trust Fund or its be assessed as provided in this subsection. improvement made for the purpose of limit assessments beginning January 1, qualiicationsqualiications commission’s commission’s hearing panel.hearing panel. up to the assessed valuation of twenty- hours after the third reading of the bill. successor program and with the exception (4) New homestead property improving the property’s resistance to 2010, if approved at the general election ive thousandive dollars thousand and, fordollars all levies and, for all levies For purposes of this subsection, “state of state matching funds used to fund shall be assessed at just value as of wind damage. held in November of 2008. Subsections other than school district levies, on the revenues” means taxes, fees, licenses, optional expansions made after July 1, January 1 1st of the year following the (2) The installation of a (g) (f) and (h) (g) of Section 4 of Article in part thein indings,part the indings, conclusions, conclusions, and and assessed valuationassessed greater valuation than iftygreater than ifty and charges for services imposed by1994; the proceeds1994; from proceeds the state from lottery the state lottery establishment of the homestead, unless renewable energy source device. VII, initially adopted as subsections (f) and irst andresponders irst responders who died who in the died line in the line thousand dollarsthousand and up dollars to seventy-ive and up to seventy-ive legislature on individuals, businesses, returned as prizes; receipts of the Florida the provisions of paragraph (8) apply. (j)(1) The assessment of the and (g), are repealed effective January 1, thousand dollars, upon establishment of or agencies outside state government. Hurricane Catastrophe Fund and Citizens That assessment shall only change only as following working waterfront properties2019 2023 2019; however, the legislature shall occurs inoccurs a judicial in a oficejudicial to oficewhich to which RELIGIOUS RELIGIOUS FREEDOM.— FREEDOM.— right thereto in the manner prescribed However, “state revenues” does not Property Insurance Corporation; receipts provided in this subsection. shall be based upon the current use of the by joint resolution propose an amendment discipline,discipline, or be removed or be removed from ofice from with ofice with except assessmentsexcept assessments for special for beneits, special beneits, by law. The real estate may be held by include: revenues that are necessary of public universities and colleges; (5) Changes, additions, property: abrogating the repeal of subsections (g) shall ill shallthe vacancy ill the vacancyby appointing by appointing for for 5BBallot

LAKE CITY REPORTER ADVERTISEMENT wEdnEsdAY, AUGUsT 29, 2012 5B balances carriedbalances forward carried from forward prior iscal from prior iscal a. Land used predominantly (f) and (h) (g), which shall be submitteda term endinga term on ending the irst on Tuesdaythe irst Tuesdayafter after or persistent failure to perform judicial amendment to the State Constitution from-connected service-connected causes and causes irst and irstive thousandive thousand dollars and, dollars for alland, levies for all levies years; taxes, years;fees, licenses, taxes, fees, ines, licenses, and ines, and for commercialfor ishingcommercial purposes. ishing purposes. to the electors of this state for approvalthe or irst Mondaythe irst Mondayin January in ofJanuary the year of the year duties or for other conduct unbecoming providing that no individual or entity responders who died in the line of duty other than school district levies, on the rejection at the general election of 2022 following the next general election a member of the judiciary demonstrating may be denied, on the basis of religious shall take effect January 1, 2013. assessed assessedvaluation valuation greater than greater ifty than ifty 2018 and, if approved, shall take effect occurring at least one year after the datea presenta unitness present unitness to hold ofice, to hold or ofice, be or beidentity oridentity belief, or governmental belief, governmental beneits, beneits, thousandthousand dollars and dollars up to and seventy-ive up to seventy-ive January 1, 2023 2019. of appointment, one of not fewer than involuntarily retired for any permanent funding or other support, except as NO. 10 thousand dollars, upon establishment of licenses, ines,licenses, and charges ines, forand services charges for services SECTION 32. Property three persons nor more than six persons disability that seriously interferes with the required by the First Amendment to the CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT right thereto in the manner prescribed assessments.—This section and the nominated by the appropriate judicial performanceperformance of judicial of duties.judicial Malaides, duties. Malaides, United States Constitution, and deleting ARTICLE VII, SECTION 3 ARTICLE by law. The real estate may be held by amendment of Section 4 of Article VII nominating commission. scienter or moral turpitude on the part of the prohibition against using revenues XII, SECTION 32 legal or equitable title, by the entireties, addressingaddressing homestead homestead and speciied and speciied (b) The governor(b) The governor shall ill shall ill a justice or judge shall not be required for from the public treasury directly or (Legislative) jointly, in common, as a condominium, roll is irst determinedroll is irst to determined be in compliance to be in compliance ishing facilities,ishing and facilities, marine vessel and marine vessel nonhomestead property having a each vacancy on a circuit court or on removal removalfrom ofice from of oficea justice of aor justice judge or judge indirectly in aid of any church, sect, or or indirectly by stock ownership or 6, 2012, for the6, 2012, ratiication for the orratiication rejection or rejection July 1, 1994;July proceeds 1, 1994; from proceeds the state from the state declining just value and reducing the a county court, wherein the judges are whose conduct demonstrates a present religious denomination or in aid of any Ballot Title: TANGIBLE PERSONAL membership representing the owner’s limit on the maximum annual increase elected by a majority vote of the electors,unitness unitness to hold ofice. to hold After ofice. the After iling the of iling of sectarian institution. PROPERTYPROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION.— TAX EXEMPTION.— or member’s proprietary interest in a creation of Sectioncreation 19 of of Section Article 19VII, of Article VII, (2) The assessment(2) The beneit assessment beneit in the assessed value of nonhomestead by appointing for a term ending on the a formal proceeding and upon request of corporation owning a fee or a leasehold balances carriedbalances forward carried from forward prior iscal from prior iscal property, if submitted to the electors ofirst Tuesdayirst Tuesdayafter the afterirst Mondaythe irst Monday the investigative panel, the supreme court Full Text: Ballot Summary: Proposing an initially in excess of ninety-eight years. this state for approval or rejection at a in January of the year following the may suspend the justice or judge from ARTICLE I amendment to the State Constitution to: The exemption shall not apply with deinitions asdeinitions speciied byas thespeciied legislature by the legislature special election authorized by law to be next primary and general election ofice, withofice, or without with or compensation,without compensation, DECLARATION OF RIGHTS (1)Provide an exemption respect to any assessment roll until such 2014-2015 state2014-2015 iscal year. state iscal year. held on the date of the 2012 presidential occurring at least one year after the datepending pendinginal determination inal determination of the inquiry. of the inquiry. SECTION 3. Religious from ad valorem taxes levied by counties,roll is irstroll determined is irst determined to be in complianceto be in compliance preference primary, shall take effect upon of appointment, one of not fewer than (2) The supreme court may freedom.—There shall be no law municipalities, school districts, and with the provisions of section 4 by a state approval by the electors and shall operate three persons nor more than six persons award costs to the prevailing party. respecting the establishment of religion or other local governments on tangible agency designated by general law. This retroactively to January 1, 2012, or, if nominated by the appropriate judicial ) REMOVAL(d) REMOVAL POWER.— POWER.— prohibiting or penalizing the free exercise personal property if the assessed value exemption is repealed on the effective to this constitutionto this afterconstitution July 1, 1994.after July 1, 1994. submitted to the electors of this state for nominating commission. An election shall The power of removal conferred by this thereof. Religious freedom shall not of an owner’s tangible personal property date of any amendment to this Article approval or rejection at the 2012 generalbe held tobe ill held that to judicial ill that oficejudicial for ofice the for the section shall be both alternative and justify practices inconsistent with public is greater than $25,000 but less than which provides for the assessment of shall be madeshall by generalbe made law by togeneral relect law the to relect the 1, 2009, or January1, 2009, 1 orof Januaryany subsequent 1 of any subsequent election, shall take effect January 1, 2013.term of theterm ofice of the beginning ofice beginning at the end at of the end of cumulative to the power of impeachment. morals, peace, or safety. Except to the $50,000. This new exemption, if approved homestead property at less than just value. iscal impactiscal of transfers impact of of responsibility transfers of responsibility SECTION 33. Additional the appointed term. (e) PROCEEDINGS extent required by the First Amendment by the voters, will take effect on January (b) Not more than one homestead exemption for owners of (c) The nominations shallINVOLVING INVOLVING SUPREME SUPREME COURT COURT to the United States Constitution, neither 1, 2013, and apply to the exemption shall be allowed any except assessmentsexcept assessmentsfor special beneits, for special beneits, homestead property who recently have not be made within thirty days from the JUSTICE.— Notwithstanding any of the the government nor any agent of the 2013 tax roll and subsequent tax rolls. individual or family unit or with respect owned homestead property.—This section occurrence of a vacancy unless the period foregoing provisions of this section, if the government may deny to any individual (2) Authorize a county to any residential unit. No exemption twenty-ive thousandtwenty-ive dollars thousand dollars and the amendment to Section 6 of Article is extended by the governor for a time not person who is the subject of proceedingsor entity orthe entity beneits the ofbeneits any program, of any program, or municipality for the purpose of its shall exceed the value of the real estate subject to conditionssubject to speciied conditions therein, speciied the therein, the VII providing for an additional homestead to exceed thirty days. The governor shallby the judicialby the qualiicationsjudicial qualiications commission commission funding, or other support on the basis of respective levy, and as provided by assessable to the owner or, in case of SECTION 19.SECTION State revenue 19. State revenue exemption for owners of homestead make the appointment within sixty days is a justice of the supreme court of Florida religious identity or belief. No revenue of general law, to provide tangible personal ownership through stock or membership ifty thousandifty dollars thousand dollars property who have not owned homesteadafter the afternominations the nominations have been have certiied been certiied all justices of such court automatically the state or any political subdivision or property tax exemptions by ordinance. in a corporation, the value of the seventy-ive seventy-ivethousand dollars thousand dollars property during the 3 calendar years to the governor. shall be disqualiiedshall be disqualiied to sit as justicesto sit as ofjustices of agency thereof shall ever be taken from This is in addition to other statewide proportion which the interest in the immediately preceding purchase of the (d) Each appointment of a such court with respect to all proceedings the public treasury directly or indirectly tangible personal property tax exemptions corporation bears to the assessed value of current homestead property, if submitted justice of the supreme court is subject to therein concerning such person and the in aid of any church, sect, or religious provided by the Constitution and this the property. any iscal yearany are iscal limited year as are follows: limited as follows: to the electors of this state for approvalconirmation or conirmation by the senate. by the The senate. senate The senate supreme court for such purposes shall denomination or in aid of any sectarian amendment. (c) By general law and rejection at a special election authorizedmay sit formay the sit purpose for the ofpurpose conirmation of conirmation be composed of a panel consisting of the institution. subject tosubject conditions to conditions speciied speciied therein, thetherein, the iscal year, stateiscal revenues year, state are revenueslimited to are limited to by law to be held on the date of the 2012 regardless of whether the house of seven chief judges of the judicial circuits Full Text: Legislature may provide to renters, who presidential preference primary, shall take representatives is in session or not. If the of the state of Florida most senior in NO. 9 ARTICLE VII are permanent residents, ad valorem tax collected duringcollected the 2013-2014 during the iscal 2013-2014 year iscal year effect upon approval by the electors and senate fails to vote on the appointmenttenure oftenure judicial of oficejudicial as oficecircuit as judge. circuit judge. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT FINANCE AND TAXATION relief on all ad valorem tax levies. Such operate retroactively to January 1, 2012, of a justice within 90 days, the justice For purposes of determining seniority of ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6 ad valorem tax relief shall be in the form service. Speciiesservice. that Speciies the amendment that the amendmentexceeding iftyexceeding thousand ifty dollars thousand to any dollars to any 98 98 and the additional homestead exemptionshall be deemedshall be conirmed.deemed conirmed. If the senate If the senate such circuit judges in the event there be ARTICLE XII, SECTION 32 SECTION 3. Taxes; and amount established by general law. shall be available for properties purchasedvotes to notvotes conirm to not theconirm appointment, the appointment, judges ofjudges equal oftenure equal in tenure judicial in oficejudicial as ofice as (Legislative) exemptions.— (d) The legislature may, iscal year, stateiscal revenues year, state are revenueslimited are limitedhomestead andhomestead speciied and nonhomestead speciied nonhomestead on or after January 1, 2011, or if the supreme court judicial nominating circuit judge the judge or judges from the (a) All property owned by by general law, allow counties or roll until suchroll roll until is irst such determined roll is irst to determined to submitted to the electors of this state for commission shall reconvene as though lower numbered circuit or circuits shall BallotHOMESTEAD Title: HOMESTEAD PROPERTY PROPERTY a municipality and used exclusively by municipalities, for the purpose of their who has attainedwho agehas sixty-iveattained age and sixty-ive whose andlimitation whose forlimitation iscal year for 2014-2015 iscal year 2014-2015 approval or rejection at the 2012 general a new vacancy had occurred but may be deemed senior. In the event any suchTAX EXEMPTIONTAX EXEMPTION FOR SURVIVING FOR SURVIVING it for municipal or public purposes shall respective tax levies and subject to the household income,household as deined income, by as general deined by general election, shall take effect January 1, 2013, not renominate any person whose prior chief circuit judge is under investigationSPOUSE SPOUSE OF MILITARY OF MILITARY VETERAN VETERAN OR OR be exempt from taxation. A municipality, provisions of general law, to grant either and the additional homestead exemptionappointment appointment to ill the to same ill the vacancy same vacancy by the judicialby the qualiicationsjudicial qualiications commission commission FIRST RESPONDER.— owning property outside the municipality, or both of the following an additional assessment ofassessment homestead of and homestead speciied and speciied shall be available for properties purchasedwas not conirmedwas not conirmed by the senate. by the The senate. The or is otherwiseor is otherwise disqualiied disqualiied or unable or to unable to may be required by general law to make homestead tax exemptions: iscal year, stateiscal revenues year, state are revenueslimited are limited on or after January 1, 2012. appointment of a justice is effective upon serve on the panel, the next most senior Ballot Summary: Proposing an payment to the taxing unit in which the (1) An exemption not conirmationconirmation by the senate. by the senate. chief circuit judge or judges shall serve amendment to the State Constitution property is located. Such portions of exceedingexceeding ifty thousand ifty thousand dollars to dollars any to any limitation forlimitation iscal year for 2015-2016 iscal year 2015-2016 NO. 5 (e)(d) There shall be a in place ofin placesuch disqualiied of such disqualiied or disabled or disabled to authorize the Legislature to provide property as are used predominantly for person who has the legal or equitable title CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT separate judicial nominating commission chief circuit judge. by general law ad valorem homestead educational,educational, literary, scientiic,literary, scientiic, religious religious to real estate and maintains thereon the ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 2, 11, AND 12 as provided by general law for the (f) SCHEDULE TO property tax relief to the surviving spouse or charitable purposes may be exempted permanent residence of the owner and (Legislative) supreme court, one for each district court SECTION 12.— of a military veteran who died from by general law from taxation. who has whoattained has ageattained sixty-ive age sixty-ive and whose and whose iscal year, stateiscal revenues year, state are revenueslimited are limited of appeal, and one for each judicial circuit (1) Except to the extent service-connected causes while on active (b) There shall be exempthousehold household income, income,as deined as bydeined general by general Ballot Title: STATE COURTS.— for all trial courts within the circuit. inconsistent with the provisions of thisduty or toduty the orsurviving to the surviving spouse of spouse a irst of a irst from taxation, cumulatively, to every law, does not exceed twenty thousand limitation forlimitation iscal year for 2016-2017 iscal year 2016-2017 Uniform rules of procedure shall be section, all provisions of law and rules responder who died in the line of duty. head of a family residing in this state, dollars; or. Ballot Summary: Proposing a revision of established by the judicial nominating of court in force on the effective date of The amendment authorizes the Legislature household goods and personal effects to (2) An exemption equal to Article V of the State Constitution relating commissions at each level of the court this article shall continue in effect until to totally exempt or partially exempt the valuethe ixed value by ixedgeneral by law,general not lesslaw, not less the assessed value of the property to any (5) For the 2018-2019(5) For the iscal 2018-2019 iscal to the judiciary. system. Such rules, or any part thereof, superseded in the manner authorized by such surviving spouse’s homestead than one thousand dollars, and to every person who has the legal or equitable The State Constitution may be repealed by general law enacted the constitution. property from ad valorem taxation. The widow or widower or person who is title to real estate with a just value less law states withlaw speciicity states with the speciicity public the public authorizes the Supreme Court to adopt by a majority vote of the membership of (2) After this section amendmentamendment deines a deines irst responder a irst responder as as blind or totally and permanently disabled,than twothan hundred two hundredand ifty andthousand ifty thousand revenue limitationrevenue for limitation the previous for theiscal previous iscal rules for the practice and procedure in all each house of the legislature, or by the becomes effective and until adopted bya law enforcementa law enforcement oficer, a oficer, correctional a correctional property propertyto the value to the ixed value by ixedgeneral by lawgeneral law dollars and who has maintained thereon subject to conditionssubject to speciied conditions therein, speciied the therein, the courts. The constitution further providessupreme supremecourt, ive court, justices ive concurring.justices concurring. rule of the commission consistent withoficer, it: aoficer, ireighter, a ireighter, an emergency an emergency not less thannot less ive than hundred ive hundreddollars. dollars. the permanent residence of the owner for that a rule of court may be repealed by a Except for deliberations of the judicial a. The commission shall be medical technician, or a paramedic. This (c) Any county or not less thannot less twenty-ive than twenty-ive years and years who and who general law enacted by a two-thirds vote nominating commissions, the proceedings divided, as determined by the chairperson, amendment shall take effect January 1, municipality may, for the purpose of itshas attainedhas ageattained sixty-ive age sixty-ive and whose and whose for growth forfor a growthiscal year for shalla iscal be year shall be of the membership of each house of the of the commissions and their records shall into one investigative panel and one 2013. respective tax levy and subject to the household income does not exceed the Legislature. This proposed constitutional be open to the public. hearing panel to meet the responsibilities provisions of this subsection and general income limitation prescribed in paragraph iscal year usingiscal the year latest using information the latest information revision eliminates the requirement that a SECTION 12. Discipline; set forth in this section. Full Text: law, grant community and economic (1). general law repealing a court rule pass by removal and retirement.— b. The investigative panel ARTICLE VII development ad valorem tax exemptions growth is determinedgrowth is for determined a iscal year, for ait iscal year, it a two-thirds vote of each house, thereby (a) JUDICIAL shall be composed of: FINANCE AND TAXATION to new businesses and expansions The general law must allow counties providing that the Legislature may repealQUALIFICATIONS QUALIFICATIONS COMMISSION.—A COMMISSION.—A 1. Four judges, of existingof businesses,existing businesses, as deined as bydeined by and municipalities to grant these this a rule of court by a general law approvedjudicial qualiicationsjudicial qualiications commission commission is is 2. Two members of the bar SECTION 6. Homestead general law. Such an exemption may additional exemptions exemption, within by a majority vote of each house of the created. of Florida, and exemptions.— be granted only by ordinance of the the limits prescribed in this subsection, subject to conditionssubject to speciied conditions therein, speciied the therein, the Legislature that expresses the policy (1) There shall be a judicial 3. Three non-lawyers. (a) Every person who has county or municipality, and only after by ordinance adopted in the manner ifty thousandifty thousand behind the repeal. The court could readoptqualiications qualiications commission commission vested vested c. The hearing panel shall be the legal or equitable title to real estate the electors of the county or municipality prescribed by general law, and must revenues collectedrevenues in anycollected iscal inyear any in iscal yearto conditionsin to speciied conditions in suchspeciied law, anin such law, an the rule in conformity with the public with jurisdiction to investigate and composed of: and maintains thereon the permanent voting on such question in a referendum provide for the periodic adjustment of an oficial letter an oficial from the letter United from the United policy expressed by the Legislature, but if recommend to the Supreme Court of 1. Two judges, residence of the owner, or another legally authorize the county or municipality to the income limitation prescribed in this the Legislature determines that a rule hasFlorida theFlorida removal the removalfrom ofice from of oficeany of any 2. Two members of the bar or naturally dependent upon the owner, adopt such ordinances. An exemption subsection for changes in the cost of been readopted and repeals the readopted justice or judge whose conduct, during of Florida, and shall be exempt from taxation thereon, so granted shall apply to improvements living. balance speciiedbalance in Sectionspeciied 19(g) in Section of 19(g) of ive ive rule, this proposed revision prohibits term of oficeterm ofor oficeotherwise or otherwise, occurring 3. Two non-lawyers. except assessmentsexcept assessments for special for beneits, special beneits, to real property made by or for the use (e) Each veteran who evidence thatevidence reasonably that identiies reasonably the identiies the deined by generaldeined law, by doesgeneral not law, exceed does not exceed the court from further readopting the on or after November 1, 1966, (without d. Membershipd. Membership on the panels on the panels up to the assessed valuation of twenty- of a new business and improvements to is age 65 or older who is partially or repealed rule without the Legislature’s regard to the effective date of this may rotate in a manner determined by ivethe thousandive thousand dollars and, dollars for alland, levies for all levies real property related to the expansion totally permanently disabled shall prior approval. Under current law, rules of demonstratessection) demonstrates a present a unitness present unitness rules of the commission provided that no other than school district levies, on the of an existing business and shall also receive a discount from the amount of inancial effortinancial required effort from required school from school the judicial nominating commissions andto hold ofice,to hold and ofice, to investigate and to investigate and and member shall vote as a member of the assessed assessedvaluation valuation greater than greater ifty than ifty apply to tangible personal property of the ad valorem tax otherwise owed on the Judicialthe QualiicationsJudicial Qualiications Commission Commission recommend the discipline of a justice investigative and hearing panel on the thousandthousand dollars and dollars up to and seventy-ive up to seventy-ive such new business and tangible personal homestead property the veteran owns and funded educationfunded inance education program, inance or, program, or, may be repealed by general law enacted or judge whose conduct, during term same proceeding. thousand dollars, upon establishment of property related to the expansion of an resides in if the disability was combat if the minimumif the inancial minimum effort inancial is no effort is no by a majority vote of the membership of ofice ofor oficeotherwise or otherwise occurring on or e. The commission shall hire right thereto in the manner prescribed existing business. The amount or limits related, the veteran was a resident of this separate staff for each panel. properties mustproperties be speciied must bybe generalspeciied by general each house of the Legislature. Under this after November 1, 1966 (without regard by law. The real estate may be held by of the amount of such exemption shall be state at the time of entering the military proposed revision, a vote to repeal those f. The members of the legal or equitable title, by the entireties, to the effective date of this section), speciiedspeciied by general by law.general The law.period The of period of service of the United States, and the rules is changed to repeal by general warrants such discipline. For purposes commission shall serve for staggered jointly, in common, as a condominium, time for which such exemption may be veteran was honorably discharged upon law enacted by a majority vote of the of this section,of this disciplinesection, discipline is deined is asdeined as terms of six years. or indirectly by stock ownership or granted to a new business or expansion of legislators present. any or all of the following: reprimand, membership representing the owner’s an existing business shall be determined separation from military service. The g. The termsg. The of termsofice ofof ofice of discount shall be in a percentage equal to Under current law, the ine, suspension with or without pay, or the present members of the judicial or member’s proprietary interest in a by general law. The authority to grant ine, suspension with or without pay, or the percentage of the veteran’s permanent, limitation forlimitation any iscal for year any may iscal year may Governor appoints a justice of the lawyer discipline. The commission shallqualiications qualiications commission commission shall expire shall expire corporation owning a fee or a leasehold such exemption shall expire ten years Supreme Court from a list of nominees have jurisdiction over justices and judges upon the effective date of the amendments initially in excess of ninety-eight years. from the date of approval by the electors service-connected disability as determined provided by a judicial nominating regarding allegations that misconduct to this section approved by the legislature The exemption shall not apply with of the county or municipality, and may be by the United States Department of commission, and appointments by the occurred before or during service as a during the regular session of the respect to any assessment roll until such renewable by referendum as provided by Veterans Affairs. To qualify for the discount granted by this subsection, an GovernorGovernor are not subject are not to subject conirmation. to conirmation. justice or judge if a complaint is made no legislature in 1996 and new members roll is irstroll determined is irst determined to be in complianceto be in compliance general law. This revisionThis revisionrequires requiresSenate conirmation Senate conirmation later than one year following service as shall be appointed to serve the following with the provisions of section 4 by a state (d) Any county or applicant must submit to the county of a justice of the Supreme Court before a justice or judge. The commission shall staggered terms: agency designated by general law. This municipality may, for the purpose of property propertyappraiser, appraiser, by March by 1, March proof of1, proof of the appointeethe appointee can take canofice. take If ofice. the Senate If the Senate have jurisdiction regarding allegations of 1. Group I.—The terms of exemption is repealed on the effective its respective tax levy and subject to residency at the time of entering military future iscal years.future iscal years. votes notvotes to conirm not to theconirm appointment, the appointment, the the incapacity during service as a justice orive members,ive members, composed composed of two electors of two electors date of any amendment to this Article the provisions of this subsection and service, anservice, oficial an letter oficial from letter the fromUnited the United judicial nominating commission must judge. The commission shall be composed as set forth in s. 12(a)(1)c. of Article V, which provides for the assessment of general law, grant historic preservation States Department of Veterans Affairs limitation forlimitation any one iscal for any year one may iscal year may reconvene and may not renominate any of: one member of the bar of Florida as set homestead property at less than just value. ad valorem tax exemptions to owners stating the percentage of the veteran’s be increased beby increaseda three-ifths by a vote three-ifths of vote of person whoseperson prior whose appointment prior appointment to ill the to ill the a. Two judges of district forth in s. 12(a)(1)b. of Article V, one (b) Not more than one of historic properties. This exemption service-connected disability and such same vacancysame vacancywas not conirmedwas not conirmed by the by the courts of appeal selected by the judges of judge from the district courts of appeal exemption shall be allowed any may be granted only by ordinance of theevidence evidence that reasonably that reasonably identiies identiies the the Senate. ForSenate. the purpose For the ofpurpose conirmation, of conirmation, those courts, two circuit judges selected and one circuit judge as set forth in s. individual or family unit or with respect county or municipality. The amount or disability as combat related, and a copy the Senate may meet at any time. If the by the judges of the circuit courts and two 12(a)(1)a. of Article V, shall expire on to any residential unit. No exemption limits of the amount of this exemption and of the veteran’s honorable discharge. If Senate fails to vote on the appointment of judges of county courts selected by the December 31, 1998. shall exceed the value of the real estate the requirements for eligible properties the property appraiser denies the request the revenue limitationthe revenue in limitationsubsequent in iscal subsequent iscal a justice within 90 days, the justice will be judges of those courts; 2. Group II.—The terms of assessable to the owner or, in case of must be speciiedmust be speciied by general by law.general The law. The for a discount, the appraiser must notify deemed conirmeddeemed conirmed and will andtake will ofice. take ofice. b. Four electors who resideive members,ive members, composed composed of one elector of one as elector as ownership through stock or membership period of time for which this exemption the applicant in writing of the reasons for The JudicialThe QualiicationsJudicial Qualiications in the state, who are members of the bar set forth in s. 12(a)(1)c. of Article V, two in a corporation, the value of the may be granted to a property owner shall the denial, and the veteran may reapply. service, an oficialservice, letter an oficial from the letter United from the United Commission is an independent of Florida, and who shall be chosen by the members of the bar of Florida as set forth proportion which the interest in the be determined by general law. The Legislature may, by general law, residential realresidential property, real as deinedproperty, by as deined by commission created by the State governing body of the bar of Florida; and in s. 12(a)(1)b. of Article V, one circuit corporation bears to the assessed value of (e)(1) By general waive the annual application requirement Constitution to investigate and prosecute c. Five electors who reside judge and one county judge as set forth in the property. law and subjectlaw and to subject conditions to conditions speciied speciied in subsequent years. This subsection before the Florida Supreme Court in the state, who have never held judicial s. 12(a)(1)a. of Article V shall expire on (c) By general law and therein, twenty-ivetherein, twenty-ive thousand thousand dollars of dollars of shall take effect December 7, 2006, is evidence thatevidence reasonably that identiies reasonably the identiies the alleged misconduct by a justice or ofice or oficebeen membersor been members of the bar of of the bar of December 31, 2000. subject tosubject conditions to conditions speciied speciied therein, thetherein, the the assessed value of tangible personal self-executing, and does not require judge. Currently under the constitution, Florida, and who shall be appointed by 3. Group III.—The terms of Legislature may provide to renters, who property is subject to tangible personal implementing legislation. revenue limitationrevenue based limitation on inlation based on inlation commissioncommission proceedings proceedings are conidential are conidential the governor. ive members,ive members, composed composed of two electors of two electors are permanent residents, ad valorem tax property tax shall be exempt from ad until formaluntil charges formal arecharges iled areby theiled by the (2) The members of the as set forth in s. 12(a)(1)c. of Article V, relief on all ad valorem tax levies. Such valorem taxation. Tangible personal NO. 12 amendment, amendment,state revenues, state as revenues,deined as deined investigative panel of the commission.judicial qualiicationsjudicial qualiications commission commission shall shall one member of the bar of Florida as set ad valorem tax relief shall be in the form property is also exempt from ad valorem CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT subsequent yearssubsequent after it yearsis irst after received. it is irst received. Once formalOnce charges formal arecharges iled, are the iled, formal the formal serve staggered terms, not to exceed forth in s. 12(a)(1)b., one judge from the and amount established by general law. taxation if the assessed value of such ARTICLE IX, SECTION 7 charges and all further proceedings of six years, as prescribed by general law. district courts of appeal and one county (d) The legislature may, property propertyis greater is than greater twenty-ive than twenty-ive (Legislative) the commission are public. Currently, No member of the commission except a judge as set forth in s. 12(a)(1)a. of Article by general law, allow counties or thousandthousand dollars but dollars less thanbut less ifty than ifty the constitution authorizes the House of municipalities, for the purpose of their judge shall be eligible for state judicial V, shall expire on December 31, 2002. thousand dollars. Ballot Title: Representatives to impeach a justice or respective tax levies and subject to the (2) A county or municipality APPOINTMENTAPPOINTMENT OF OF ofice whileofice acting while as acting a member as a memberof the of the An appointmentg.h. An appointment to ill to ill STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT TO three-ifths votethree-ifths of the membership vote of the membershipof of judge. Further, the Speaker of the House commission and for a period of two years a vacancy of the commission shall be for provisions of general law, to grant an may, for the purposes of its respective tax of Representatives may request, and thereafter. No member of the commission the remainder of the term. additional homestead tax exemption not levy, provide additional tangible personal BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE inancial effortinancial required effort from required school from school the Judicialthe QualiicationsJudicial Qualiications Commission Commission shall holdshall ofice hold in oficea political in a politicalparty or party or h.i. Selection of membersexceeding exceeding ifty thousand ifty thousand dollars to dollars any to any property tax exemptions by ordinance,STATE UNIVERSITYSTATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.— SYSTEM.— must make available, all information in participate in any campaign for judicial by district courts of appeal judges, circuit person who has the legal or equitable title subject to this subsection and as provided section, if thesection, law states if the with law speciicity states with speciicity Ballot Summary: Proposing an the public necessitythe public that necessity justiies thatan justiies aneducation inanceeducation program, inance or, program,if the or, if thedays after thedays resolution after the is resolutioniled with is iled with law and subjectlaw to and conditions subject to speciied conditions speciied the commission’s possession for use inofice or oficehold public or hold ofice; public provided ofice; provided that that judges, and county court judges, shall to real estate and maintains thereon the in general law. minimum inancial effort is no longer scheduled to take effect in 2019, of deciding whether to impeach a justice aor judge may campaign for judicial ofice be by no less than a majority of the permanent residence of the owner and (f) There shall be granted amendment to the State Constitution minimum inancial effort is no longer scheduled to take effect in 2019, of a judge may campaign for judicial ofice to replace the president of the Florida judge. This proposed revision requiresand holdand that hold ofice. that The ofice. commission The commission members voting at the respective courts’who has whoattained has ageattained sixty-ive age sixty-ive and whose and whose an ad valorem tax exemption for real the commissionthe commission to make toall makeof its alliles of its iles shall elect one of its members as its conferences. Selection of members by householdthe household income, income,as deined as bydeined general by general property dedicated in perpetuity for Student Association with the chair of the council of state university student more than ninetymore days than afterninety it isdays iled after with it is iledincreases with forincreases speciied fornonhomestead speciied nonhomestead real real available to the Speaker of the House chairperson. board of governors of the bar of Florida law, does not exceed twenty thousand conservation purposes, including real of Representatives but provides that (3) Members(3) Members of the judicial of the judicial shall be by no less than a majority of the dollars. The general law must allow property encumbered by perpetual body presidents as the student member of the Board of Governors of the State a law enacteda bylaw the enacted afirmative by the vote afirmative of vote of such ilessuch would iles remain would conidential remain conidential qualiicationsqualiications commission commission not subject not to subject to board. counties and municipalities to grant this conservation easements or by other ownership orownership control, as or deined control, by as deined by during any investigation by the House impeachment shall be subject to removal i.j. The commission shall additional exemption, within the limits perpetual conservation protections, as University System and to require that of Representatives and until such from the commission pursuant to the be entitled to recover the costs of prescribed in this subsection, by ordinancedeined bydeined general by law.general law. the Board of Governors organize such information is used in the pursuit of an provisions of Article IV, Section 7, Florida investigation and prosecution, in addition adopted in the manner prescribed by (g) By general law and council of state university student body impeachment of a justice or judge. This Constitution. to any penalty levied by the supreme general law, and must provide for the subject tosubject the conditions to the conditions speciied speciied therein, therein, presidents. revision also removes the power of the (4) The commission shall court. periodic adjustment of the income each person who receives a homestead by the electorsby andthe willelectors irst andapply will to irstthe apply to the GovernorGovernor to request to iles request of the iles Judicial of the Judicial adopt rules regulating its proceedings, j.k. The compensation of limitation prescribed in this subsection for exemption as provided in section 6 of this Full Text: 2014-2015 state2014-2015 iscal year. state iscal year. QualiicationsQualiications Commission Commission to conform to conformto the to illingthe of illing vacancies of vacancies by the appointing by the appointing members and referees shall be the travel changes in the cost of living. article; who was a member of the United ARTICLE IX revenue limitationrevenue for limitation future iscal for years.future iscal years. a prior constitutional change. authorities,authorities, the disqualiication the disqualiication of of expenses or transportation and per diem (e) Each veteran who States military or military reserves, the EDUCATION This revision also makes members, the rotation of members allowance as provided by general law. is age 65 or older who is partially or United States Coast Guard or its reserves, SECTION 7. State University System.— technical and clarifying additions and between the panels, and the temporary totally permanently disabled shall or the Florida National Guard; and who (a) PURPOSES. In order deletions relating to the selection of chiefreplacement replacement of disqualiied of disqualiied or or NO. 6 receive a discount from the amount of was deployed during the preceding to achieve excellence through teaching judges of a circuit and relating to the incapacitated members. The commission’s CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT the ad valorem tax otherwise owed on calendar year on active duty outside the students, advancing research and Judicial QualiicationsJudicial Qualiications Commission, Commission, and and rules, or any part thereof, may be repealed ARTICLE I, SECTION 28 homestead property the veteran owns and continental United States, Alaska, or providingproviding public service public for service the beneit for the of beneit of makes other nonsubstantive conforming by general law enacted by a majority (Legislative) resides in if the disability was combat Hawaii in support of military operations Florida’s citizens, their communities and and technical changes in the judicial vote of the membership of each house of related, the veteran was a resident of this designated by the legislature shall receive economies, the people hereby establish be classiied beby classiiedgeneral law by andgeneral assessed law and assessed article of the constitution. the legislature, or by the supreme court, Ballot Title: PROHIBITION ON state at the time of entering the military an additional exemption equal to a a system of governance for the state the state revenuethe state limitation revenue to limitationrelect: to relect: property is sold,property whichever is sold, occurs whichever irst. occurs irst. ive justicesive concurring.justices concurring. The commission The commission PUBLIC FUNDING OF ABORTIONS; service of the United States, and the percentage of the taxable value of his or university system of Florida. (1) The iscal(1) impact The iscal of impact of Full Text: shall have power to issue subpoenas. CONSTRUCTION OF ABORTION veteran was honorably discharged upon her homestead property. The applicable (b) STATE UNIVERSITY ARTICLE V Until formal charges against a justice RIGHTS.— separation from military service. The percentage shall be calculated as the SYSTEM.SYSTEM. There shall There be ashall single be statea single state and reasonableand deinitions reasonable speciied deinitions speciied JUDICIARY or judge orare judge iled areby theiled investigative by the investigative discount shall be in a percentage equal to number of days during the preceding university system comprised of all public SECTION 2. Administration; panel with the clerk of the supreme court Ballot Summary: This proposed the percentage of the veteran’s permanent, calendar year the person was deployed on universities. A board of trustees shall purposes shallpurposes be classiied shall beby classiiedgeneral by general practice and procedure.— of Florida all proceedings by or before amendment provides that public funds service-connected disability as determined active duty outside the continental United administer each public university and a ine, tax, salaryine, or tax, wage salary withholding or wage withholdingor or (2) The iscal(2) impact The iscal of a impact of a (a) The supreme court shallthe commissionthe commission shall be conidential;shall be conidential; may not be expended for any abortion or by the United States Department of States, Alaska, or Hawaii in support of board of governors shall govern the state adopt rules for the practice and procedure Veterans Affairs. To qualify for the mobile homes,mobile as deined homes, by as law, deined shall bybe law, shall be provided,provided, however, however, upon a inding upon a of inding of for health-beneitsfor health-beneits coverage coverage that includes that includes military operations designated by the university system. in all courts including the time for seeking discount granted by this subsection, an legislature divided by the number of days probableprobable cause and cause the iling and the by ilingthe by the coverage of abortion. This prohibition (c) LOCAL BOARDS OF appellate review, the administrative investigative panel with said clerk of such does not apply to an expenditure required applicant must submit to the county in that year. supervision of all courts, the transfer formal charges against a justice or judge by federal law, a case in which a woman ARTICLE XII TRUSTEES. Each local constituent property propertyappraiser, appraiser, by March by 1, March proof of1, proof of university shall be administered by a for taxation atfor a taxationspeciied at percentage a speciied of percentage its of its to the court having jurisdiction of any such charges and all further proceedings suffers from a physical disorder, physical residency at the time of entering military SCHEDULE proceeding when the jurisdiction of before the commission shall be public. injury, or physical illness that would place SECTION 32. Tangible board of trustees consisting of thirteen value, may bevalue, classiied may befor classiied tax purposes, for tax purposes, service, anservice, oficial an letter oficial from letter the fromUnited the United members dedicated to the purposes of or may be exempted from taxation. another court has been improvidently (5) The commission shall her in danger of death unless an abortion States Department of Veterans Affairs personal property; ad valorem tax (1) “Adjustment for growth” invoked, and a requirement that no cause have access to all information from is performed, or a case of rape or incest. stating the percentage of the veteran’s exemption.—The amendment to Section the state university system. The board a homestead exemption under Section 6 shall be dismissed because an improper all executive, legislative and judicial This proposed amendment provides service-connected disability and such 3 of Article VII providing that property is of governors shall establish the powers and duties of the boards of trustees. by law for raisingby law suficient for raising revenue suficient to revenue to remedy has been sought. The supreme agencies, including grand juries, subject to that the State Constitution may not be evidenceevidence that reasonably that reasonably identiies identiies the the exempt from tangible personal property ive years of the product of court shall adopt rules to allow it the the rules of the commission. At any time, interpreted to create broader rights to disability as combat related, and a copy tax if the assessed value of such property Each board of trustees shall consist ive years of the product of of six citizen members appointed by iscal period.iscal period. the inlation factorthe inlation and the factor and the court and the district courts of appeal to on request of the speaker of the house an abortion than those contained in the of the veteran’s honorable discharge. Ifis greateris than greater twenty-ive than twenty-ive thousand thousand submit questions relating to military law of representatives or the governor, the United States Constitution. With respect the property appraiser denies the requestdollars butdollars less thanbut less ifty than thousand ifty thousand dollars dollarsthe governorthe governor and ive andcitizen ive members citizen members (2) “Inlation(2) factor” “Inlation means factor” means to the federal Court of Appeals for the commission shall make available to the to abortion, this proposed amendment for a discount, the appraiser must notify shall take effect January 1, 2013, and appointed by the board of governors. The any iscal yearany shall iscal be yearlimited shall to bestate limited to state Armed Forces for an advisory opinion. house of representatives all information in overrules court decisions which conclude the applicant in writing of the reasons for applies to assessments for tax years appointedappointed members members shall be conirmedshall be conirmed by by Rules of court may be repealed by general the possession of the commission, which that the right of privacy under Article I, the denial, and the veteran may reapply. beginning on or after January 1, 2013. the senate and serve staggered terms of for the prior foriscal the year prior plus iscal an yearadjustment plus an adjustment after it is irstafter received. it is irst received. law that expresses the policy behind informationinformation shall remain shall conidential remain conidential Section 23 of the State Constitution is The Legislature may, by general law, ive yearsive as yearsprovided as provided by law. The by law.chair The of chair of the repeal enacted by two-thirds vote during any investigation and until such broader in scope than that of the United waive the annual application requirement NO. 11 the faculty senate, or the equivalent, and of the membership of each house of the information is used in the pursuit for States Constitution. in subsequent years. This subsection CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT the president of the student body of the legislature. The court may readopt the use in consideration of impeachment or shall take effect December 7, 2006, is ARTICLE VII, SECTION 6 university shall also be members. improvement,improvement, as deined by as general deined law, by general law, repealed rule only in conformity with the suspension, respectively. Full Text: self-executing, and does not require (Legislative) (d) STATEWIDE BOARD public policy expressed by the legislature. (b) PANELS.—The ARTICLE I implementing legislation. OF GOVERNORS. The board of If the legislature determines that a rule has commission shall be divided into an DECLARATION OF RIGHTS (f) By general law and Ballot Title: ADDITIONAL governors shall be a body corporate prior iscal year.prior For iscal the year.1995-1996 For the iscal 1995-1996 iscal been readopted and repeals the readopted investigative panel and a hearing panel SECTION 28. Prohibition on subject to conditions and limitations HOMESTEADHOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; EXEMPTION; LOW- LOW- consisting of seventeen members. The rule, the rule may not be readopted as established by rule of the commission. public funding of abortions; constructionspeciied speciied therein, thetherein, Legislature the Legislature may may INCOMEINCOME SENIORS SENIORS WHO MAINTAIN WHO MAINTAIN board shall operate, regulate, control, and this subsectionthis for subsection the prior foriscal the year prior iscal year thereafter without prior approval of the The investigative panel is vested with of abortion rights.— provide ad valorem tax relief equal LONG-TERMLONG-TERM RESIDENCY RESIDENCY ON ON be fully responsible for the management authorizing transferauthorizing of the transfer accrued of beneitthe accrued beneit legislature. the jurisdiction to receive or initiate (a) Public funds may not be to the total amount or a portion of the PROPERTY; EQUAL TO ASSESSED of the whole university system. These for the 1994-1995for the iscal 1994-1995 year. Florida iscal year. Florida 1967=100, or1967=100, or (b) The chief justice of complaints, conduct investigations, expended for any abortion or for health- ad valorem tax otherwise owed on VALUE.— responsibilities shall include, but not ownership orownership control, as or deined control, by as deined by the supreme court shall be chosen by a dismiss complaints, and upon a vote ofbeneits coveragebeneits coverage that includes that includescoverage coverage homestead property to the: be limitedbe to, limited deining to, deiningthe distinctive the distinctive majority of the members of the court; a simple majority of the panel submit of abortion. This subsection does not (1) Surviving spouse of a Ballot Summary: Proposing an mission of each constituent university and shall be theshall chief be the administrative chief administrative oficer oficer formal charges to the hearing panel. The apply to: veteran who died from service- connected amendment to the State Constitution to its articulation with free public schools Commerce orCommerce its successor or itson successor the irst on the irst of the judicial system; and shall have hearing panel is vested with the authority (1) An expenditure required causes while on active duty as a member authorize the Legislature, by general and community colleges, ensuring the state’s oficialstate’s population oficial estimates population shall estimates shall January 29, 2008,January shall 29, take 2008, effect shall upon take effect upon the power to assign justices or judges, to receive and hear formal charges from by federal law; of the United States Armed Forces. law and subject to conditions set forth well-planned coordination and operation the iscal year.the State iscal revenues year. State collected revenues collected including consenting retired justices or the investigative panel and upon a two- (2) A case in which a woman (2) Surviving spouse of a in the general law, to allow counties and of the system, and avoiding wasteful for any iscalfor year any in iscal excess year of thisin excess of this judges, to temporary duty in any court thirds vote of the panel recommend to the suffers from a physical disorder, physicalirst responderirst responder who died who in the died line in ofthe line of municipalities to grant an additional duplication of facilities or programs. taxes, fees, licenses,taxes, fees, ines, licenses, and charges ines, and charges for whichfor the which judge the is qualiiedjudge is qualiied and to and to supreme court the removal of a justice injury, or physical illness, including a life- duty. homestead tax exemption equal to the The board’s management shall be delegate to a chief judge of a judicial or judge or the involuntary retirement endangering, physical condition caused (3) As used in this assessed value of homestead property subject to the powers of the legislature reaches the maximumreaches the balance maximum speciied balance in speciied in circuit the power to assign judges for duty of a justice or judge for any permanent by or arising from the pregnancy itself,subsection subsection and as further and as deined further bydeined by if the property has a just value less than to appropriate for the expenditure of Section 19(g)Section of Article 19(g) III, of and Article thereafter III, and thereafter in that circuit. disability that seriously interferes withwhich would,which as would, certiied as certiiedby a physician, by a physician, general law, the term: $250,000 to an owner who has maintained funds, and the board shall account for (c) A chief judge for each the performance of judicial duties. Upon place the woman in danger of death unless a. “First responder” means permanent residency on the property for such expenditures as provided by law. district court of appeal shall be chosen by a simple majority vote of the membership an abortion is performed; or a law enforcementa law enforcement oficer, a oficer, a correctional not less than 25 years, who has attained The governor shall appoint to the board under this subsectionunder this for subsection any iscal for year any iscal year a majority of the judges thereof or, if there of the hearing panel, the panel may (3) A pregnancy that resultsoficer, aoficer, ireighter, a ireighter, an emergency an emergency age 65, and who has a low household fourteen citizens dedicated to the purposes law and subjectlaw to and conditions subject to speciied conditions speciiedannual assessmentannual increases assessment for increases speciied for speciied is no majority, by the chief justice. The recommend to the supreme court that the from rape or incest. medical technician, or a paramedic. income asincome deined as bydeined general by law.general law. of the state university system. The chief judge shall be responsible for the justice or judge be subject to appropriate (b) This constitution may not b. “In the line of duty” appointedappointed members members shall be conirmedshall be conirmed approval of theapproval electors of andthe shallelectors irst and shall irst administrative supervision of the court. discipline. be interpreted to create broader rights to means arising out of and in the actual Full Text: by the senate and serve staggered terms (d) A chief judge in each (c) SUPREME(c) SUPREME COURT.— COURT.— an abortion than those contained in the performance of duty required by ARTICLE VII of seven years as provided by law. The 2009, if approved2009, atif aapproved special election at a special election circuit shall be chosen from among the The supreme court shall receive United States Constitution. employmentemployment as a irst asresponder. a irst responder. FINANCE AND TAXATION commissioner of education, the chair of held on Januaryheld 29, on 2008,January or 29,shall 2008, irst or shall irst circuit judges as provided by supreme recommendations from the judicial ARTICLEARTICLE XII XII SECTION 6. Homestead the advisory council of faculty senates, except assessmentsexcept assessmentsfor special beneits, for special beneits, court rule. The chief judge of a circuit qualiicationsqualiications commission’s commission’s hearing panel.hearing panel. SCHEDULESCHEDULE exemptions.—exemptions.— or the equivalent, and the chair of the shall be responsible for the administrative (1) The supreme court may NO. 8 SECTIONSECTION 32. Ad valorem32. Ad valorem (a) Every person who has council of student body presidents, which ive thousandive dollars thousand and, fordollars all levies and, for all levies supervision of the circuit courts and accept, reject, or modify in whole or CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT tax reliefsurviving for surviving spouses ofspouses veterans of veteransthe legal theor equitablelegal or equitable title to real title estate to real estate council shall be organized by the board county courts in the his circuit. in part thein indings,part the indings, conclusions, conclusions, and and ARTICLE I, SECTION 3 who died from service-connected causes and maintains thereon the permanent of governors and consist of all the student assessed valuationassessed greater valuation than iftygreater than ifty 1994; proceeds1994; from proceeds the state from lottery the state lottery SECTION 11. Vacancies.— recommendations of the commission (Legislative) and irst andresponders irst responders who died who in the died line in the line residence of the owner, or another legally body presidents of the state university thousand dollarsthousand and up dollars to seventy-ive and up to seventy-ive (a) Whenever a vacancy and it may order that the justice or of duty.—This section and the amendment or naturally dependent upon the owner, system president of the Florida student 2019 2019 occurs inoccurs a judicial in a oficejudicial to oficewhich to which judge be subjected to appropriate Ballot RELIGIOUS Title: RELIGIOUS FREEDOM.— FREEDOM.— to Section 6 of Article VII permitting the shall be exempt from taxation thereon, association, or the equivalent, shall also election for retention applies, the governordiscipline, discipline, or be removed or be removed from ofice from with ofice with legislature to provide ad valorem tax reliefexcept assessmentsexcept assessments for special for beneits, special beneits, be members of the board. shall ill shallthe vacancy ill the vacancyby appointing by appointing for for termination of compensation for willful Ballot Summary: Proposing an to surviving spouses of veterans who died up to the assessed valuation of twenty- Classified Department: 755-5440 6B LAKE CITY REPORTER CLASSIFIED WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012 BUY IT Lake City Reporter Take ADvantage of the SELL IT Reporter Classifieds! 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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR Under TAX DEED TAX DEED THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN THIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN TAX DEED Sec. 197.241.F.S. Sec. 197.241.F.S. AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, AND FOR COLUMBIA COUNTY, Sec. 197.241.F.S. $100 $ 50 Notice is hereby given that the Mai- Notice is hereby given that the Chere FLORIDA FLORIDA Notice is hereby given that the Mai- One item per ad sey D Pickford Rev Trust of the fol- Nicole Ford-Lofton of the following CASE NO. 2012-CA-000054 GENERAL JURISDICTION DIVI- sey D Pickford Rev Trust of the fol- 2Each additional 4 lines • 6 days line $.25 lowing certificate has filed said cer- certificate has filed said certificate BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, SION lowing certificate has filed said cer- Rate applies to private individuals selling tificate for a Tax Deed to be issued for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LI- CASE NO. tificate for a Tax Deed to be issued personal merchandise totalling $100 or less. Each item must include a price. thereon. The certificate number and The certificate number and year of ABILITY COMPANY, 122012CA000157CAXXXX thereon. The certificate number and This is a non-refundable rate. year of issuance, the description of issuance, the description of the prop- Plaintiff, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS year of issuance, the description of the property and name in which it erty and name in which it was as- vs. TRUSTEE FOR PARK PLACE SE- the property and name in which it Under was assessed is as follows: sessed is as follows: SAMUEL JEFFERSON BENFORD CURITIES, INC., ASSET-BACKED was assessed is as follows: Certificate Number: 1285 Certificate Number: 2159 III, ET AL. PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- Certificate Number: 1243 $500 Year of Issuance: 2005 Year of Issuance: 2010 Defendants CATES, SERIES 2005-WLL1, Year of Issuance: 2005 $ 10 Description of Property: SEC 20 Description of Property: SEC 33 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE Plaintiff, Description of Property: SEC 17 One item per ad TWN 3S RNG 17 PARCEL NUM- TWN 3S RNG 17 PARCEL NUM- SALE vs. TWN 3S RNG 17 PARCEL NUM- 10Each additional 4 lines • 6 days line $1.10 BER 05284-000 BER 06455-003 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- JAYE R. SMITH A/K/A JAYE BER 05040-003 Rate applies to private individuals selling W 50 FT OF S 1/2 LOT 40 PINE THE S 1/2 OF THE N 2/5 OF THE suant to a Final Judgment of Foreclo- SMITH, et al. COMM INTERS E R/W US 441 & personal merchandise totalling $500 or less. Each item must include a price. NEEDLES ESTATES S/D. ORB FOLLOWING: COMM NW COR sure dated August 9, 2012, and en- Defendant. N LINE OF SW 1/4, RUN S 685.10 This is a non-refundable rate. 887-2610-2611, CORR DEEDS 891- OF NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 , RUN S 210 tered in Case No. 2012-CA-000054, NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE FT E 320.42 FT FOR POB. CONT E 2257-2258 FT FOR POB, RUN E 200 FT TO W of the Circuit Court of the Third Ju- SALE 114.32 FT, S 106.36 FT, W 112.93 Under Name in which assessed: FRANK R/W OF WALDRON ST,S 420 FT dicial Circuit in and for COLUMBIA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pur- FT, N 106.35 FT TO POB. ORB ANDREW EVANS TO N R/W OF LAKE DR, W 200 County, Florida. BAYVIEW LOAN suant to a Final Judgment of Foreclo- 789-1066. $1,000 $ 75 All of said property being in the FT, N 420 FT TO POB. ORB 461- SERVICING, LLC, A DELAWARE sure dated August 9, 2012, and en- Name in which assessed: RANDY & One item per ad County of Columbia, State of Flori- 285, POB #99-135 CP ORB 887-967 LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY tered in 122012CA000157CAXXX LORI PITTS 16Each additional da. Unless said certificate shall be re- THRU 972, 887-971, PROB #02-13 (hereafter “Plaintiff”), is Plaintiff of the Circuit Court of the Third Ju- All of said property being in the 4 lines • 6 days line $1.15 deemed according to law, the proper- CP 945-1074 THRU 1091, DEED and SAMUEL JEFFERSON BEN- dicial Circuit in and for Columbia County of Columbia, State of Flori- Rate applies to private individuals selling personal merchandise totalling $1,000 or less. ty described in such certificate will OF PARTITION 949-2080 THRU FORD III; KIRSTEN BENFORD; County, Florida, wherein WELLS da. Unless said certificate shall be re- Each item must include a price. This is a non-refundable rate. be sold to the highest bidder at the 2084, FLORIDA CREDIT UNION, are de- FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUST- deemed according to law, the proper- Courthouse on Monday the 24th of Name in which assessed: EDWIN fendants. I will sell to the highest and EE FOR PARK PLACE SECURI- ty described in such certificate will September at 11:00 A.M. ALTON MARKHAM best bidder for cash on the FRONT TIES, INC., ASSET-BACKED be sold to the highest bidder at the Under P. DEWITT CASON All of said property being in the STEPS of the Courthouse; 145 N PASS-THROUGH CERTIFI- Courthouse on Monday the 24th of CLERK OF COURTS County of Columbia, State of Flori- Hernando Street, Lake City, at 11:00 CATES, SERIES 2005-WLL1, is the September at 11:00 A.M. $2,500 $ 70 AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- da. Unless said certificate shall be re- a.m., on the 12th day of September, Plaintiff and JAYE R. SMITH P. DEWITT CASON One item per ad TIES ACT: If you are a person with deemed according to law, the proper- 2012, the following described prop- A/K/A JAYE SMITH; UNKNOWN CLERK OF COURTS 23Each additional 4 lines • 6 days line $1.45 a disability who needs any accom- ty described in such certificate will erty as set forth in said Final Judg- SPOUSE OF JAYE R. SMITH AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- Rate applies to private individuals selling modation in order to participate in be sold to the highest bidder at the ment, to wit: A/K/A JAYE SMITH; UNKNOWN TIES ACT: If you are a person with personal merchandise totalling $2,500 or less. Each item must include a price. this proceeding, you are entitled, at Courthouse on Monday the 24th of A PART OF THE NW 1/4 OF SEC- TENANT #1; UNKNOWN TEN- a disability who needs any accom- This is a non-refundable rate. no cost to you, to the provision of September at 11:00 A.M. TION 19, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, ANT #2 are the Defendant(s). P. modation in order to participate in certain assistance. Please contact P. DEWITT CASON RANGE 17 EAST, MORE PARTIC- Dewitt Cason as the Clerk of the Cir- this proceeding, you are entitled, at Under Carrina Cooper, Court Administra- CLERK OF COURTS ULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOL- cuit Court will sell to the highest and no cost to you, to the provision of tion at 173 NE Hernando Avenue, AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- LOWS: COMMENCE AT THE NW best bidder for cash at 173 NE Her- certain assistance. Please contact $4,000 Room 408, Lake City, Florida TIES ACT: If you are a person with CORNER OF SAID NE 1/4 OF NW nando Ave., Lake City, FL 32056, at Carrina Cooper, Court Administra- $ 40 32055, 386-758-2163 at least 7 days a disability who needs any accom- 1/4 AND RUN S 0˚ 50’ 00” EAST 11:00 AM on September 19, 2012, tion at 173 NE Hernando Avenue, One item per ad before your scheduled court appear- modation in order to participate in ALONG THE WEST LINE THERE- the following described property as Room 408, Lake City, Florida 27Each additional 4 lines • 6 days line $1.55 ance, or immediately upon receiving this proceeding, you are entitled, at OF, 501.77 FEET; THENCE N 84˚ set forth in said Final Judgment, to 32055, 386-758-2163 at least 7 days Rate applies to private individuals selling this notification if the time before the no cost to you, to the provision of 03’ 20” EAST, 144.06 FEET; wit: before your scheduled court appear- personal merchandise totalling $4,000 or less. Each item must include a price. scheduled appearance is less than 7 certain assistance. Please contact THENCE S 5˚ 53’ 00” EAST, 190.0 LOT 2, SUZANNE SUBDIVISION, ance, or immediately upon receiving This is a non-refundable rate. days; if you are hearing or voice im- Carrina Cooper, Court Administra- FEET; THENCE N 88˚ 47’ 00” UNIT 4, A SUBDIVISION AC- this notification if the time before the paired, call 711. tion at 173 NE Hernando Avenue, EAST, 25.0 FEET; THENCE N 5˚ CORDING TO THE PLAT THERE- scheduled appearance is less than 7 Under Room 408, Lake City, Florida 53’ 00” WEST, 190.0 FEET; OF AS RECORDED IN PLAT days; if you are hearing or voice im- 02500306 32055, 386-758-2163 at least 7 days THENCE N 71˚ 47’ 00” EAST, 72.0 BOOK 4, PAGE 99, OF THE PUB- paired, call 711. $6,000 $ 40 August 22, 29, 2012 before your scheduled court appear- FEET TO THE CENTER OF CAN- LIC RECORDS OF COLUMBIA September 5, 12, 2012 ance, or immediately upon receiving NON CREEK; THENCE NORTH- COUNTY, FLORIDA. 02500307 One item per ad 30Each additional this notification if the time before the ERLY ALONG THE CENTERLINE Any person claiming an interest in August 22, 29, 2012 4 lines • 6 days line $1.65 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR scheduled appearance is less than 7 OF SAID CREEK TO ITS INTER- the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- September 5, 12, 2012 Rate applies to private individuals selling TAX DEED personal merchandise totalling $6,000 or less. days; if you are hearing or voice im- SECTION WITH THE NORTH er than the property owner as of the Each item must include a price. Sec. 197.241.F.S. paired, call 711. LINE OF SAID SECTION 19: date of the lis pendens must file a Public Auction This is a non-refundable rate. Notice is hereby given that the Betty THENCE S 88˚ 41’ 00” WEST claim within 60 days after the sale. Will be held by Gainey Automotive, Jefferson of the following certificate 05534342 ALONG SAID SECTION LINE, Dated this 9th day of August, 2012. Inc, in Columbia County at 3468 has filed said certificate for a Tax August 22, 29, 2012 132.00 FEET TO THE POINT OF P. Dewitt Cason S.W. CR 138, Fort White, Fl. 32038 Deed to be issued thereon. The cer- September 5, 12, 2012 BEGINNING. As Clerk of the court Date 09/11/2012 Garage tificate number and year of issuance, TOGETHER WITH AN EASE- By: /s/ B. Scippio Time: 8:00 A.M. Sale the description of the property and NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR MENT FOR INGRESS AND As Deputy Clerk 2000 CHEVROLET name in which it was assessed is as TAX DEED EGRESS 25.00 FEET WIDE IN If you are person with a disability Vin # 2G1WL52J1Y1242471 follows: Sec. 197.241.F.S. THE NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF SEC- who needs any accommodation in 1996 DODGE 4 lines $ 50 Certificate Number: 3392 Notice is hereby given that the Den- TION 19, TOWNSHIP 4 SOUTH, order to participate in this proceed- Vin # 3B7HC13Y5TG123004 3 days Year of Issuance: 2010 zel & Ruth Dockery of the following RANGE 17 EAST, WHOSE WEST- ing, you are entitled, at no cost to Description of Property: SEC 00 certificate has filed said certificate ERN BOUNDARY IS DESCRIBED you, to the provision of certain assis- 05534531 Includes 2 Signs 17 $ Each additional line 1.65 TWN 00 RNG 00 PARCEL NUM- for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCE AT tance. Persons with a disability who AUGUST 29, 2012 BER 10730-000 The certificate number and year of SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE need any accommodation to partici- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR NE DIV: LOTS 20 & 21 BLOCK 4 issuance, the description of the prop- SAID NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 AND pate should call the ADA Coordina- TAX DEED Service Guide RICHARDSON PARK S/D ORB erty and name in which it was as- RUN NORTH 00˚ 50’ 00” WEST, tor, Jacquetta Bradley, P.O. Box Sec. 197.241.F.S. Limited to service type advertis- 46-196, 242-438, 263-183 & 184 sessed is as follows: ALONG THE WEST LINE THERE- 1569, Lake City, FL 32056, 386- Notice is hereby given that the Shir- ing only. Name in which assessed: HAROLD Certificate Number: 770 OF, 490.93 FEET, THENCE 719-7428, at least 7 days before your ley Pickford Rev Trust of the follow- Year of Issuance: 2005 4 lines, one month....$92.00 CARTER NORTH 88˚ 47’ 00” EAST, 170.20 scheduled court appearance, or im- ing certificate has filed said certifi- All of said property being in the Description of Property: SEC 06 $10.80 each additional line FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGIN- mediately upon receiving this notifi- cate for a Tax Deed to be issued County of Columbia, State of Flori- TWN 5S RNG 16 PARCEL NUM- thereon. The certificate number and Includes an additional $2.00 per NING AND THE WESTERLY cation if the time before the sched- da. Unless said certificate shall be re- BER 03477-002 BOUNDARY OF SAID EASE- uled appearance is less than 7 days; year of issuance, the description of ad for each Wednesday insertion. deemed according to law, the proper- BEG NW COR OF SW 1/4 of NE MENT; THENCE NORTH 05˚ 53’ if you are hearing impaired call (800) the property and name in which it ty described in such certificate will 1/4, RUN E 223.16 FT, S 207.10 FT, 00” WEST, 150.00 FEET TO END 955-8771; if you are voice impaired was assessed is as follows: be sold to the highest bidder at the W 224.16 FT, N 200.8 FT TO POB. OF SAID EASEMENT. call (800) 955-8770. Certificate Number: 2315 Placing An Ad Courthouse on Monday the 24th of ORB 769-1020, 787-1830 If you are a person with a disability Year of Issuance: 2005 September at 11:00 A.M. Name in which assessed: ROBERT You can call us at 755-5440, who needs any accommodation in 02500302 Description of Property: SEC 00 P. DEWITT CASON & TAMMY WEBER order to participate injury service, August 22, 29, 2012 TWN 00 RNG 00 PARCEL NUM- Monday through Friday from 8:00 CLERK OF COURTS All of said property being in the you are entitled, at no cost to you, to BER 11516-013 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- County of Columbia, State of Flori- the provision of certain assistance. LOTS 3 & 4 BLK B EVERGREEN da. Unless said certificate shall be re- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR Some people prefer to place their TIES ACT: If you are a person with Please contact Court Administration TAX DEED S/D ORB 890-354 classified ads in person, and some a disability who needs any accom- deemed according to law, the proper- ADA Coordinator at room 205, Co- Name in which assessed: SAMUEL ty described in such certificate will Sec. 197.241.F.S. ad categories will require prepay- modation in order to participate in lumbia County Court House, P.O. Notice is hereby given that the & LUVISA WALKER this proceeding, you are entitled, at be sold to the highest bidder at the ment. Our office is located at 180 Box 1569, Lake City, Florida 32056, MACWCP II LLC of the following All of said property being in the no cost to you, to the provision of Courthouse on Monday the 24th of (386) 719-7428 within 2 working County of Columbia, State of Flori- East Duval Street. September at 11:00 A.M. certificate has filed said certificate certain assistance. Please contact days of your receipt of the Jury Sum- for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. da. Unless said certificate shall be re- You can also fax or email your ad Carrina Cooper, Court Administra- P. DEWITT CASON mons. deemed according to law, the proper- CLERK OF COURTS The certificate number and year of copy to the Reporter. tion at 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Dated this 13 day of August, 2012. issuance, the description of the prop- ty described in such certificate will FAX: 386-752-9400 Please Room 408, Lake City, Florida AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- P. DEWITT CASON be sold to the highest bidder at the TIES ACT: If you are a person with erty and name in which it was as- direct your copy to the Classified 32055, 386-758-2163 at least 7 days CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT sessed is as follows: Courthouse on Monday the 24th of before your scheduled court appear- a disability who needs any accom- Department. BY: B. Scippio Certificate Number: 1099 September at 11:00 A.M. ance, or immediately upon receiving modation in order to participate in As Deputy Clerk P. DEWITT CASON EMAIL: classifieds@lakecityre- this proceeding, you are entitled, at Year of Issuance: 2010 this notification if the time before the Any person claiming an interest in Description of Property: SEC 05 CLERK OF COURTS porter.com scheduled appearance is less than 7 no cost to you, to the provision of the surplus from the sale, if any, oth- AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- certain assistance. Please contact TWN 3S RNG 17 PARCEL NUM- days; if you are hearing or voice im- er than the property owner as of the BER 04846-000 TIES ACT: If you are a person with paired, call 711. Carrina Cooper, Court Administra- date of the Lis Pendens must file a a disability who needs any accom- tion at 173 NE Hernando Avenue, COMM NW COR OF NE 1/4 OF Deadlines claim within 60 days after the sale. SW 1/4, RUN E 245.5 FT TO W modation in order to participate in 02500304 Room 408, Lake City, Florida this proceeding, you are entitled, at 32055, 386-758-2163 at least 7 days R/W OF US HWY 441 FOR POB, Be Sure to Call Early August 22, 29, 2012 02500323 RUN S ALONG R/W 210.5 FT, W no cost to you, to the provision of September 5, 12, 2012 before your scheduled court appear- AUGUST 29, 2012 certain assistance. Please contact ance, or immediately upon receiving 406.60 FT, N 410 FT, E 435 FT TO Ad is to Appear: Call by: Fax/Email by: Notice is hereby given per Florida September 5, 2012 R/W, S 200 FT TO POB ORB 564- Carrina Cooper, Court Administra- Tuesday Mon., 10:00 a.m. Mon., 9:00 a.m. this notification if the time before the tion at 173 NE Hernando Avenue, Statue 98.075(2): scheduled appearance is less than 7 NOTICE OF SALE 262, 586-072, 687-138, 923-960, Wednesday Mon., 10:00 a.m. Mon., 9:00 a.m. 926-264, 940-146, 949-1187 Room 408, Lake City, Florida days; if you are hearing or voice im- Gateway Mini–Warehouses will of- Wed., 10:00 a.m. Wed., 9:00 a.m. JAMES D. HUNT Name in which assessed: BAR- 32055, 386-758-2163 at least 7 days Thursday paired, call 711. fer for sale the contents of the fol- Friday Thurs., 10:00 a.m. Thurs., 9:00 a.m. 8843 SW SR 247 BARA SPENCE WISE before your scheduled court appear- LAKE CITY, FL 32024 lowing units which contain: person- All of said property being in the ance, or immediately upon receiving Saturday Fri., 10:00 a.m. Fri., 9:00 a.m. 02500305 al, household goods, and business this notification if the time before the Fri., 10:00 a.m. Fri., 9:00 a.m. August 22, 29, 2012 County of Columbia, State of Flori- Sunday JESSICA M. JOHNSON items: da. Unless said certificate shall be re- scheduled appearance is less than 7 These deadlines are subject to change without notice. September 5, 12, 2012 191 SW OLD SPANISH RD Wayne Broom - Unit #3 deemed according to law, the proper- days; if you are hearing or voice im- FT WHITE, FL 32038 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR Cynthia Bickel - Unit #12 ty described in such certificate will paired, call 711. Cancellations, Changes TAX DEED Bobby Allen Simmons - Unit # 21 be sold to the highest bidder at the KEITH JONES Sec. 197.241.F.S. Silva D. McClellan - Unit # 46 Courthouse on Monday the 24th of 02500310 & Billing Questions 153 NW CR 25A, #3 Notice is hereby given that the Frank Monica McIntosh - Unit # 58 September at 11:00 A.M. August 22, 29, 2012 September 5, 12, 2012 Ad Errors- Please read your ad LAKE CITY, FL 32055 or Mary Jean Last of the following Starr Williams - Unit # 59 P. DEWITT CASON certificate has filed said certificate Linton Cason - Unit # 68 CLERK OF COURTS on the first day of publication. TORREY T. WILCOXSON for a Tax Deed to be issued thereon. Debra Griffis - Unit # 106 AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- We accept responsibility for only 10187 SW SR 47 The certificate number and year of Bobby Cagle - Unit # 112 TIES ACT: If you are a person with 020 Lost & Found the first incorrect insertion, and FT WHITE, FL 32038 issuance, the description of the prop- Patsy Swinson - Unit # 118 a disability who needs any accom- only the charge for the ad space erty and name in which it was as- George & Rebecca Snyder-Unit#130 modation in order to participate in FOUND PUG in error. Please call 755-5440 is potentially ineligible to be regis- sessed is as follows: Maurice Kevin Reed - Unit # 131 this proceeding, you are entitled, at In Wellborn area. immediately for prompt correc- tered to vote. Please respond within Certificate Number: 2188 Danamarie Works - Unit # 139 no cost to you, to the provision of Call to Identify 30 days of publication of this notice Year of Issuance: 2005 Glenda Milton Buckner - Unit # 156 certain assistance. Please contact 321-948-8932 tion and billing adjustments. by contacting the Supervisor of Elec- Carrina Cooper, Court Administra- Cancellations- Normal advertising Description of Property: SEC 00 Barbara M. Knight - Unit # 203 tions Office at the address or phone TWN 00 RNG 00 PARCEL NUM- Walter Earl Baggett - Unit # 205 tion at 173 NE Hernando Avenue, deadlines apply for cancellation. number below. If no response is re- Job Unknown - Unit # 207 Room 408, Lake City, Florida Billing Inquiries- Call 755-5440. ceived within 30 days of this publi- BER 10978-000 32055, 386-758-2163 at least 7 days NE DIV: LOTS 5 & 6 DEPOT AD- Cynthia Elaine Roberts - Unit # 208 100 Opportunities Should further information be cation, it may result in determination before your scheduled court appear- of ineligibility by the supervisor and DITION BLOCK 42. ORB 484-547, Carol Drawdy - Unit # 210 ance, or immediately upon receiving required regarding payments or 717-601 Mary Marion - Unit # 212 05534315 credit limits, your call will be trans- removal of the registered voter’s this notification if the time before the name from the statewide voter regis- Name in which assessed: RUBY Jessica Denise Queen - Unit # 242 scheduled appearance is less than 7 ferred to the accounting depart- tration system. HALL Krista Silcox - Unit # 267 days; if you are hearing or voice im- ment. Published one time in the Lake City All of said property being in the Diana S Fennell - Unit # 270 paired, call 711. Reporter County of Columbia, State of Flori- Sharon Freeman - Unit # 273 The Lake City Reporter, a General Information Elizabeth "Liz" P. Horne da. Unless said certificate shall be re- Jaquelyn R ocker - Unit # 274 02500309 Donna Marie Watts - Unit # 276 five-day daily in North Florida, Columbia County Supervisor of deemed according to law, the proper- August 22, 29, 2012 seeks an outgoing individual to Advertising copy is subject to Elections ty described in such certificate will Ashley & Robert Hargrove-Unit#284 September 5, 12, 2012 approval by the Publisher who 971 W. Duval Street, Suite 102 be sold to the highest bidder at the Curtis Marshall - Unit # 291 join our outside sales team. This reserves the right to edit, reject, Lake City, FL 32055 Courthouse on Monday the 24th of Charles H. Morgan - Unit # 355 REGISTRATION OF person should be self-motivated or classify all advertisements under (386) 758-1026 September at 11:00 A.M. Bert Holloway - Unit # 382 FICTITIOUS NAMES with a strong desire to succeed appropriate headings. Copy should P. DEWITT CASON Sitel - Unit # 426 and possess an enthusiastic be checked for errors by the 05534509 CLERK OF COURTS We the undersigned, being duly personality. Experience advertiser on the first day of pub- August 29, 2012 AMERICANS WITH DISABILI- The sale will be held on Tuesday, sworn, do hereby declare under oath preferred, but will train the right lication. Credit for published errors TIES ACT: If you are a person with September 18, 2012 at 9:00 AM at: that the names of all persons interest- person. To apply for this will be allowed for the first insertion a disability who needs any accom- Gateway Mini-Warehouses ed in the business or profession position please send resume to for that portion of the advertisement modation in order to participate in 4158 West US Highway 90 carried on under the name of Josh Blackmon URBAN INK TATTOO SHOP, which was incorrect. Further, the Lake City Reporter Classifieds dial-a-pro this proceeding, you are entitled, at Lake City, Florida 32055 LAKE CITY, FL 32025 Advertising Director Publisher shall not be liable for any Reporter Service Directory no cost to you, to the provision of (Some units located at NW Christian Contact Phone Number: omission of advertisements ordered 386-755-5440 To place a Reporter Service Directory Ad in Columbia and surrounding Counties certain assistance. Please contact Court) [email protected] Highlight Your Reporter Service Directory Ad With Artwork-Ask Your Representative For Details (386) 288-6445 and the extent of the to be published, nor for any general, Carrina Cooper, Court Administra- The contents of the units may be interest of each, is as follows: special or consequential damages. tion at 173 NE Hernando Avenue, viewed at this time and bids submit- 05534332 Advertising language must comply Room 408, Lake City, Florida ted. Upon notification of acceptance Name: GWEN URBAN O’Neal Roofing and Contracting with Federal, State or local laws Services 32055, 386-758-2163 at least 7 days of bid, payment must be made in Extent of Interest: 100% Now Hiring - Must have valid regarding the prohibition of discrimi- before your scheduled court appear- full, cash only, and the contents re- by:/s/ GWEN URBAN Drivers License-Roofers and nation in employment, housing and Back Hoe, Dozer, Chopping, root ance, or immediately upon receiving moved. Sale is subject to cancella- STATE OF FLORIDA Skilled Labor - Will Train. public accommodations. Standard raking, bush hog, seeding, sod, this notification if the time before the tion in the event of settlement be- COUNTY OF COLUMBIA Apply in Person 212 Hickory abbreviations are acceptable; how- disking, site prep, ponds & scheduled appearance is less than 7 tween the owner and the obligated Sworn to and subscribed before me Drive, Lake City, FL 32025 ever, the first word of each ad may irrigation. Free Est! 386-623-3200 days; if you are hearing or voice im- party. Gateway Mini-Warehouses this 27th day of August, A.D. 2012. paired, call 711. reserves the right to bid. by:/s/ KATHLEEN A. RIOTTO not be abbreviated. Roof Repairs REPORTER Classifieds Shingles, Metal, and Flat Decks. 02500311 05534536 In Print and On Line In Print and Online Starting at $50.00. August 22, 29, 2012 August 29, 2012 05534538 www.lakecityreporter.com Contact Roger at 386-365-4185 September 5, 12, 2012 September 5, 2012 August 29, 2012 www.lakecityreporter.com Classified Department: 755-5440 LAKE CITY REPORTER CLASSIFIED WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012 7B Job Job Medical Medical Good Things 100 Opportunities 100 Opportunities 120 Employment 120 Employment 420 Wanted to Buy 450 to Eat

05534392 05534548 05534383 Same day application and Wanted Junk Cars, Trucks, Vans. Hand picked EMPLOYMENT HOLIDAY INN & SUITES LAKE BUTLER HOSPITAL interview. Applicant must have a $275 & up CASH! Free Pick Up! GREEN PEANUTS OPPORTUNITY Lake City’s only full service Full -Time Positions valid Florida Registered NO title needed !386-878-9260 $35 a bushel. COLUMBIA COUNTY hotel is seeking the following : Nursing License. Come prepared After 5pm 386- 752-3648. Contact 386-288-9337 Columbia County is accepting DIRECTOR OF NURSING with resume, minimum of three (3) applications for the position of Catering Sales Assistant Will be over ER, OR, and Med verifiable employment references Office Manager (Economic De- Surg Floor. Current RN License, and two (2) personal references, Garage Sales Mobile Homes velopment).This is responsible, Ward or Hospital Management driver’s license, and Social 430 630 for Rent Must have sales experience. Preferred. Teaching and/or advanced clerical work assisting Apply in person Mon-Fri 12-5pm Security card. the Director in the coordination Supervisory Exp. Preferred. BYRDS STORE CR 49. Fri. 2BR/2BA MH 213 SW Commerce Dr. Sat.& Sun, (8-4). 247-240R - CR Water & Garbage included No of the office. Strong computer EOE/DFWP. Our 633 bed residential facility for and budgeting skills required. ASST. DIRECTOR OF mental health consumers is located 49R, 247 Beachville. CR 49N, 252 Pets. $550. mo. $450. Sec. Dep. PATIENT ACCTS. Pinemount Rd - CR 49L. Lots of 386-752-9898 or 386-365-3633 Minimum requirements: High CDL Driver 2 yrs exp clean MVR 25 miles west of Jacksonville in school diploma or GED supple- Exp. In Health Care Collections Macclenny, Florida. In addition to antiques, new items inside, outside for local company. Apply between and Billing Required. Exp. in if no Rain watch for signs. mented by office skills training 8am & Noon only. Deadline isn- general adult beds, NEFSH has a 3/2 MH, 50+ preferred. CH/A, plus four (4) years of progres- Hospital Patient Accts Highly distinct part certified by the Quiet, Country. Eat In kitchen noon Sept 2. 247 NW Hillandale Preferred. Prior Mgmt Exp. sively responsible experience in Glen Lake City No phone calls Centers for Medicare and PUBLISHER'S NOTE No pets. $650 mth,1st+last+ administrative work or equiva- Preferred. Medicaid Services for the All Yard Sale Ads $600 dep Call for details.755-0320 lent combination of training and recovery of elderly persons. Must be Pre-Paid. experience. Valid FL driver’s li- DESOTO HOME CARE RN Triple Wide MH 2006, For Rent or Now hiring for position of Must be FL Licensed. Sale, 3bs/2ba, Lrg Kit. w/ SS cense and residency in Colum- Delivery technician. Looking for bia County within six months of AM & PM SHIFTS Appl. 12x24 pool, fenced yard. person with good mechanical Schools & 4 car garage, Quiet area, High employment date req. Salary: abilities and a positive attitude. Miscellaneous $27,851annually plus benefits. PRN Positions 240 Education 440 Ground. Sale $135.00 OBO Drop resume off at 311 N. Marion RN-Must be FL Licensed Rent $1200 mth 386-965-0061 Successful applicant must pass St. L.C. FL 32055 pre-employment physical, drug AM & PM Shifts 05534345 Going out of Business screening, and criminal history OR/RN Circulator Interested in a Medical Career? Ashley’s Pet Palace Mobile Homes English Instructor Express Training offers 755-8668 - 50% off check. Applications: Human For Grades 6 - 12. 640 for Sale Resources, Board of County For further information, please courses for beginners & exp everything except already sale Must have BA Degree visit our website: priced items. Everything must go. Commissioners, 135 NE Her- Call 386-758-0055 2013 DOUBLEWIDE nando Ave, Suite 203, Lake www.lakebutlerhospital.com • Nursing Assistant, $479 $33,995 inc. set-up, (386) 496-2323 ext 9258 next class- 08/20/2012 Upright freezer $100 City, FL 32055 or online at NEED CLASS "A" CDL drivers, trim-out & A/C www.columbiacountyfla.com , Fax (386) 496-9299 Chest Freezer $50 Call 386-288-8379. ($14.00/hr) to start, Delivering Equal Employment Opportunity/ • Phlebotomy national certifica- 3 pc. Solid Oak Bedroom Set $250 (386) 719-2025, TDD (386) produce in the local area. 2 yrs. 758-2139. Application dead- Drug & Tobacco Free Work- tion, $800 next class-09/10/12 Contact 386-288-2041 min. exp. in a Tractor/Trailer. place. 3BR/2BA 28X64 in a great loca- line: 09/07/2012. An Must have Reasonable 7 yr MVR, tion, a lot of upgrades, fireplace. AA/EEO/ADA/VP Employer. • LPN 09/10/12 Only $2,500 down $399 a month. and be proficient at maintaining DESOTO HOME CARE Good Things logs. Must be able to lift up to 70 Fees incl. books, supplies, exam Call Paula at 386-752-1452 or Now hiring for position of 450 to Eat E-mail [email protected] 05534393 lbs and be able to stand, bend, Delivery technician. Looking for fees. Call 386-755-4401 or EMPLOYMENT stoop and able to push or pull a person with good mechanical expresstrainingservices.com GREEN PEANUTS For Sale loaded pallet jack. Benefits include 5 LIKE New OPPORTUNITY abilities and a positive attitude. Graded and washed. Mobile Homes!!! COLUMBIA COUNTY 401-K, Profit Sharing, Medical & Drop resume off at 311 N. Marion $30.00 a bushel. Dental.Must live in or around the For under $30,000. MUST SEE Columbia County is accepting St. L.C. FL 32055 386-752-3434 Call John T. 386-752-1452 applications for 911 Public Starke area. Contact 310 Pets & Supplies Safety Telecommunicator I or II [email protected] Environmental Service Director (depending upon qualifications). for additional info or Pick up ap- Suwannee Health Care plications at 2222 N. Temple Ave, Related Experience a Must Beautiful 5 month old female Position is responsible for call Mini-Schnauzer, papers $350. taking and dispatching for law Unit 4 Any day till to 12:00pm Email Resume to [email protected] Needs fenced in yard to run. enforcement, fire, and medical Very energetic. 386-438-8423. Professional Sales emergency calls, as well as cer- NOW HIRING!!! tain non-emergency functions. $1,500 Hiring Bonus Full time C.N.A’s All Shifts Minimum requirements: At We are now hiring experienced Experience preferred. Free to Good Home least 18 years old, possess high Class A Drivers Apply In Person Cat, 2 yrs 3mths old, neutered Associates Needed school diploma/GED and for •Excellent benefits package Suwannee Health & Rehab female, all shots, de-clawed. Telecommunicator I – at least including health, dental and 401K. 1620 Helevenston Street S.E. 386-438-3190 or 386-365-4806 one year continuous work All applicants MUST Have: Live Oak, FL 32064 experience in a busy and/or high •Class A CDL with Tanker EOE/V/D/M/F PUBLISHER'S NOTE No experience necessary. stress environment. Experience endorsements. Florida Law 828.29 requires dogs requirement for Telecommuni- •1 yr tractor-trailer experience Housekeeping/Laundry Aides and cats being sold to be at least 8 STRONG desire to succeed cator II – two years of recent with a t/t school certification or All Shifts weeks old and have a health communications dispatching 2 yrs. tractor-trailer experience Experience Preferred certificate from a licensed experience with demonstrated without the certification. Apply in Person veterinarian documenting they needed. Extremely aggressive proficiency in the essential func- •25 yrs or older Suwannee Health & Rehab have mandatory shots and are tions and must possess State of Please apply online at 1620 Helevenston Street S.E. free from intestinal and external pay plan. Health and dental FL NCIC/FCIC certification & a floridarockandtanklines.com Live Oak, FL 32064 parasites. Many species of wild- current Emergency Medical 1-866-352-7625. EOE/V/D/M/F life must be licensed by Florida insurance available. Dispatch certification. Success- LPN/RN/CNA Fish and Wildlife. If you are ful applicant must pass pre- 05533866 Avalon Healthcare Center is cur- unsure, contact the local employment physical, drug We Need You Now rently accepting applications for office for information. EOE. screen, and criminal history FT/PT, Daily work, get paid in the PRN positions of check to satisfy FL Dept of Law 72 hrs. Deliver the at&t Yellow LPN/RN/CNA. Apply in person with Enforcement standards for Pages in the Lake City area. NCIC/FCIC operators. Salary Must be 18 yrs+, have DL, vehi- Please apply at Avalon Healthcare 407 Computers based on qualifications (Telcom- cle & insurance. and Rehabilitation Center. Dino or Jeffrey at municator I - $10.02 hourly, Call for more info 1270 S.E. Main Blvd. DELL Computer, Telecommunicator II - $11.04 (800) 422-1955 Ext. 1 Lake City, Florida 32025 $75.00 Rountree-Moore hourly). Excellent benefits. Ap- 8:00 A-4:30P Mon-Fri or fax resume to 386-752-8556 386-755-9984 or plications available at Human www.DeliverPhoneBooks.com 386-752-7900 386-292-2170 Resources Office, Board of EOE Chevrolet, County Commissioners, 135 NE POPEYE’S has Management Hernando Ave, Suite 203, Lake Opportunities, min 2 yrs fast food MA to work Front/Back Musical Cadillac and Nissan City, FL or www.columbiacoun- management exp. a must to be 30 hrs per week. Exp. Preferred in 413 Merchandise tyfla.com. (386)719-2025, TDD considered, hlth ins. & competitive Ped and/or Family Practice. 4316 US Hwy 90W (386)758-2139. Deadline for salary avail. For consideration, Experience giving injections & taking accurate vital signs. Good Ludwig drums - 8 pc, maple kit, apps: 09/07/12. An call Richard @ 904-254-2666 or w/ 7 zilgjian cymbals, iron cobra, AA/EEO/ADA/VP Employer. send resume to 121 N Main Blvd. communications, documentation, Lake City, FL assessment, and organizational double base pedal, like new. For skills. Fax 758-5628 details & photo’s 386-867-1173 Sales Position 05534511 Available for motivated individual. RNS RECRUITMENT EMPLOYMENT Rountree -Moore Toyota, Great EVENT ______Housing available CALL Aviation Institute of OPPORTUNITY benefits, paid training/vacation. Announcements Maintenance (866)314-3769 COLUMBIA COUNTY Exp. a plus but not necessary. September 11th – 12th, 2012 Columbia County is accepting Call Anthony Cosentino ______applications for Equipment 386-623-7442 NORTHEAST FLORIDA Senior citizens now entitled to statewide MEDICAL CAREERS BEGIN HERE Operator III. Position’s primary STATE HOSPITAL (NEFSH) responsibility is skilled work in Wee Care Too in Lake City 7487 South State Road 121, program for FREE easy-to-use mobile phone - GET TRAINED IN MONTHS, NOT the operation of heavy construc- Is looking for Professional VPK Macclenny, Florida 32063 with emergency medical alert feature, large tion equipment. Involves grad- YEARS. FINANCIAL AID IF QUALIFIED. Qualified Teachers holding a CDA buttons/display, no confusing features (800)416- HOUSING AVAILABLE. JOB PLACEMENT ing roads, finish grading lime or Higher. Experience Necessary. CURRENT RECRUITING / rock, clearing land & right of Fax Resume to 754-2262 or HIRING REGISTERED NURSES 0559 ASSISTANCE. CALL CENTURA INSTITUTE ways, dredging ponds for fill Apply in person. WITH MINIMUM OF 2 YEARS dirt, excavating ditches, & load- EXPERIENCE. OPPORTUNITY ______(877)206-6559 ing dirt, rock & other materials FOR EXPEDITED HIRING. Auctions ______to be used in maintenance of Medical EXCELLENT STATE BENEFIT ______MEDICAL CAREERS begin here -- Train roads. Min. Experience: High 120 Employment PACKAGE. PLEASE CALL School diploma/G.E.D. & five AND RESERVE A DATE FOR Liquidation Sale & Public Auction--The Fly ONLINE for Allied Health and Medical (5) years experience in equip- ADMISSION COORDINATOR SEPTEMBER 11TH OR 12TH, Fisherman. 1114 S Washington Ave,Titusville, Management. Job placement assistance. ment operation, or an equivalent FOR THE 9:00 AM OPENING. combination of training & expe- Suwannee Health Care RN or LPN Preferred CALL APRIL HOWARD AT FL. World Renowned Store Closing. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. rience. Grading experience pre- (904) 259-6211, AT EXT. 1157. ferred. Valid FL CDL Class B Related Experience a Must Liquidation - Sept 8 thru Sept 14, Auction - SCHEV certified. Call 888-203-3179 www. Drivers License required. Salary Email resume to [email protected] Sept 15. Visit website for photos & details. No CenturaOnline.com is $11.04 per hr. plus benefits. Buyer’s Premium. Building For Lease or Sale. ______Successful applicant must pass pre-employment physical, crimi- www.soldfor.com AB# 9 Cliff Shuler AU#14. SURROGATE MOMS NEEDED! nal history check, & drug Auctioneers & Liquidators, Inc. SS Real Estate Most generous compensation and benefits screening. Applications may be obtained at the Human Resour- Auctioneers programs offered anywhere, starting at ces Office or online at www.co- ______$25,000. Healthy, non-smoking, 21-39, prior lumbiacountyfla.com, Board of County Commissioners, 135 NE Education birth without complications, no criminal Hernando, Suite 203, Lake City, ______background. Confidential, compassionate FL 32055, (386)719-2025, TDD (386)758-2139. MEDICAL OFFICE TRAINEES NEEDED! services. Reasonable expenses will be paid. Deadline: 09/14/12. An Become a Medical Office Assistant at SC Train!! OpenArmsConsultants.com EEO/ADA/VP Employer. No Experience needed! Online training gets you ______job ready! HS Diploma/GED & PC/Internet OTR Drivers Wanted 05534515 HeritageBank of the South, needed! (888)374-7294 ______Lake City, Florida, Seeks a ______Drivers/ Class A Flatbed. GET HOME TELLER in a branch in Lake • 5-Day Work Week City. Job requirements: cash Help Wanted WEEKENDS! Up to 39/mi, Late model handling experience, teller expe- • Vacation ______equipment & Big Miles! 1 year OTR Flatbed rience desired, excellent custom- • Health Benefi ts Drivers - Refrigerated and Dry Van freight. experience, (800)572-5489 x227, SunBelt er service skills, good organiza- tional skills with the ability to • Aggressive pay plan plus bonuses Flexible hometime. Annual Salary $45K to Transport prioritize and multi-task, profes- $60K. Quarterly Bonus. CDL-A, 3 months ______sional oral and written commu- • Experience preferred (but not necessary) nication skills, proficient com- current OTR exp. (800)414-9569 www. Satellite TV puter skills, keen attention to de- • Sign-on Bonus for experienced Sales Associate driveknight.com ______tails and must be friendly and professional. High school diplo- • Apply in person - see Mike Parlatti ______Save over $800 when you switch to DISH. ma or equivalent required. Sal- Attn: DRIVERS Apply Now, 12 Drivers Promotional prices start at $19.99 a month. Call ary and benefits commensurate with experience. Interested can- Needed Top 5% Pay. 58 Yrs Stability New KW Today and ask about Next Day Installation. didates should submit a Conventionals. Need CDL Class A Driving Exp (800)296-5653 profile at www.eheritagebank.com/jobs.htm (877)258-8782 ______SALES CONSULTANT WANTED ______Services CDL Class A Truck Driver. Experienced OTR Flatbed Drivers earn 50 ______Flatbed exp. for F/T SE area. 3 years exp or more. Medical up to 55 cpm loaded. $1000 sign on to qualified DIVORCE with or without children $99.00. benefits offered. Contact 2588 US Hwy 90 West drivers. Home most weekends. Call: (843)266- Includes name change and property settlement Melissa or Sandy@ 386-935-2773 3731 / www.bulldoghiway.com. EOE agreement. SAVE hundreds. Fast and easy. Call ______(888)733-7165, 24/7 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Learn to drive for Stevens Transport! Earn $700 per week! No experience needed! Local CDL Training. Job ready in 15 days! (888)368-1964 ______Miscellaneous ______AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for hands on Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Week of August 27, 2012 Classified Department: 755-5440 8B LAKE CITY REPORTER CLASSIFIED WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012 Mobile Homes Unfurnished Apt. Unfurnished 640 for Sale 710 For Rent 730 Home For Rent 805 Lots for Sale 810 Home for Sale BANK REPO 3BR/2BA Double- 2 BR on 1/2 acre, close-in, clean. Results Realty, Eastside Village Realty, Inc. 05534378 wide ’09 Excellent condition. Only 2/1, in town Fort White, Lg.Ft & fence,carport,porch and enclosed Brittany Stoeckert 386-397-3473 @752-5290#81280 55+ 3br/2ba $999 down $377 a month. Call bporch, Lg Liv/Kit/Din, Fenced room plus huge fam room. Nice vacant lot in desirable river dble car garage on lrg lot wooded Paula 386-752-1452 or E-mail am- byard, elec, trash, mowing- incl Appliance. $850 mo. Community, $15,000 bckyrd, just reduced to $139,900. [email protected] 1st +last+sec. No pet. Free WFI NO SMOKING OR PETS. MLS #73268 Come check it out won't last long Avail Now (386) 256-6379 BANK REPOS $725 mth 941-924-5183 Results Realty, Brittany Eastside Village Realty, Inc. Several to choose from. Singles or Stoeckert 386-397-3473, Beauti- @752-5290 MLS #80737- Brick Doubles. North Pointe Homes, 1BR APT. Business & ful lot on Suwannee River. Proper- home on 7.48 ac 3Br/2.5Ba a true Gainesville 352-872-5566. Downtown Location, Clean. New 750 Office Rentals ty features stairway down to show place home has a dbl carport, Coming in Daily and Selling Fast. Carpet $450 mo, plus Security. Suwannee. $35,000 MLS #78842 2 car pole barn for your other toys. NO PETS. Call 386-755-3456 05532259 BIG FAMILY SPECIAL! OFFICE SPACE for Lease Hallmark Real Estate New 4/2 Jacobsen Super Sale 2 bedroom, 2 bath 576 sq' $450/mth 810 Home for Sale Just Reduced! Brick 3/2 home on $43,935 inc delivery and set up. on golf course, 700 sq' at $8.00 sq' one acre Backyard fenced, sprin- Just 5 per month at this low price! $695 mth 1785 sq' at $7.00 sq' 3/2 Home South of town with tile klersystem $114,900 MLS 80332 Gainesville Hwy 441 Near Home Call Michelle 752-9626 8300 sq' at $7.00 sq' floors, lush bedroom carpets, up- Call Jay Sears 386-867-1613 Depot 352-872-5566. Saturday till 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apts also Bank Building dated baths & fixtures, new coun- 6 PM Sunday 10-3 for rent in Live Oak. Excellent Locations ter tops. $99,900 MLS 81229 Call Hallmark Real Estate Tom Eagle, GRI Robin Williams 386-365-5146 Pool & Lakefront Home on 7.95 Call for price. Contact acres. 30 X 60 workshop guest Eastside Village Realty, Inc. 386-623-3404 & 386-362-9806 (386) 961-1086 DCA Realtor @752-5290 MLS #81237 - 55+ ACCESS REALTY Gorgeous house, 4 bdrms-3-1/2 bths. MLS retirement Living 2br/2ba 2/1 w/garage & washer/dryer views 3bd/3ba on Lake Mont- 80554. Janet Creel 386-719-0382 Manufactured Home priced @ hookups. East side of town, 05534377 gomery. Elevator, fishing dock & $51,000. Ready to move in Call for details Fort White Newly Remodled. jacuzzi.MLS 81438 $249,900. REO Realty Group, 386-755-6867 Multi use Comm Prop. Approx Patti Taylor 386-623-6896 Nancy Rogers 386-867-1271 MUST SEE 2013 2x6 walls, R30 850sqft. Elec & water incl. Free 4/3- 3,786 sq. ft., 2 Additional Amberwood Hills Apts. WFI $725 mth 941-924-5183. ACCESS REALTY- 10 acre Rooms could be bedrooms, (Short insulation, OSB wrap, house wrap, square tract, High & Dry, OF real wood cabinets, and thermal Private Patio area. Beautiful yard. Sales), $219,900. MLS#79905 Washer/dryer hkup. Free water & 2 Office Suites in town, Avail. w/ 25% down. Convenient pain windows. Payment $399 per Location MLS 81258$39,900. month call John T 386-752-1452. sewer. 1/1, 2/1. Move in special. Great location to start a business. 386-754-1800. wwwmyflapts.com $450 mo $530 dep. Patti Taylor 386-623-6896 REO Realty Group, Results Realty 386-344-2170 Nancy Rogers 386-867-1271 Brandywine Apartments ACCESS REALTY- 10 acre Two story, tons of sq footage, Brittany Stoeckert 386-397-3473, Now Renting Former Doc- square tract, High & Dry, O/F Well maintained mobile on 10 For Rent or Lease: bdrms upstairs, 2 car carport 1, 2, & 3 bedrooms, CH/A. tors office, Former professional Avail. w/ 25% down. Convenient $124,900. MLS#80555 acres. 2 car covered carport. 386-752-3033 W. Grandview Ave. office & Lg open space: avail on Location MLS 81258 $39,900. $77,900 MLS#79417 Equal Housing Opportunity East Baya Ave. Competitive rates. Patti Taylor 386-623-6896 REO Realty Group, Results Realty TDD Number 1-800-955-8771 Weekdays 386-984-0622 ACCESS REALTY- 43.64 acres Nancy Rogers 386-867-1271 evenings/weekends 497-4762 3br/2ba Upgraded DWMH on 5.1 Brittany Stoeckert 386-397-3473 Columbia Arms Apt. located wooded acreage in N.Columbia Home on 1 ac, Granite floors, Nice Cnty. Scenic & Private. acres. 1194 sqft 24x24 shed 1/2 mi from V.A. & Winn Dixie. $124,900. MLS#80903 open kitchen & Fla. Room, beauti- Pet Friendly. MLS 74429 $89,900. ful yard, $129,000 MLS# 77292 Pool , laundry & balcony. 790 Vacation Rentals Patti Taylor 386-623-6896 386-754-1800. www.myflapts.com Commercial THIS MONTHS SPECIAL! Scalloping Horseshoe Beach Spcl ACCESS REALTY- Two story 830 Property New 2013 Jacobsen 3/2 $32,500 Gorgeous, Lake View. Gulf Front 2br, w/lg porch, dock, 1895 Victorian house w/ electrical Factory Direct Price! Only 3 left Convenient location. 2br/1ba fish sink. wkend $395./wk $895. upgrades throughout. double -deck COMMERCIAL BUILDING in at this low price. North Pointe Apartment. CH/A $450. mo $530 386-235-3633/352-498-5986 porches, MLS 71594 - $149,900. great location near US 90 - I-75 Homes, Gainesville, Fl., Hwy 441. dep. No pets. 386-344-2170 alwaysonvacation.com #419-181 Patti Taylor 386-623-6896 hub. On 1.8 acrescall Janet Creel 386- 719-0382 MLS 75778 Call 352-872-5566. Now Open Great area West of I-75, spacious “Florida’s Last Frontier” ACCESS REALTY- Spacious 4 Sunday 10-3! deluxe 2br apts, some w/garage. bd/3ba Cypress Lake w/ 3643 sqft 1.25 acres on lake. Vaulted WANTED…CASH PAID for W/D hookups & patio. $600-$750 Lots for Sale Hallmark Real Estate plus Security. 386-965-3775 805 ceilings. MLS 81314 - $279,900. Estate Sale Warehouse units on your Mobile Home, Singlewide or Patti Taylor386-623-6896 Doublewide flood homes wel- Greentree Townhouse 5 acres in central location. Flexible Eastside Village Realty, Inc. sales terms or O/F. $279,000. come. Call 386-288-8379 Move In Madness. 2/1, 2/1.5. Free @752-5290 MLS #76668 - BEAUTIFUL 3BR/2 BA, 2 car water & sewer. Balcony & patio. garage,1 ac, 1,750 sqft Fort White Janet Creel 386-719-0382 Palm Harbor Homes Vacant Lot priced right @ Laundry. Behind Kens on Hwy 90. $27,000 high & dry ready for area “3 Rivers Estates” $125,000 4/2 From 499 Mo Loaded 386-754-1800 wwwmyflapts.com River access. Call 305-345-9907. Waterfront 3/2 From 399 Mo Loaded you to build your dream home. Homes on Your Lot 0 Down Redwine Apartments Eastside Village Realty, Inc. BRICK HOME that sparkles with 850 Property like new! Fenced back yard with 800-622-2832 ext 210 Pets welcome. with 5 complexes, @752-5290 MLS #80401 Vacant RIVER HOME we have a home for you. Lot Price @ $59,000 located on large oaks. Great location. $79,500 Call John Pierce 386-344-2472 Excellent Location Mobile Home 386-754-1800. the Suwannee River High & dry $169,000 Call Susan Eagle 650 & Land www.myflapts.com ready to build your River home (386) 623-6612 DCA Realtor TENANTS DREAM Eastside Village Realty, Inc. Hallmark Real Estate Newly remodeled, 2bd/1ba @752-5290 MLS #81200 - Vacant Coldwell Banker Bishop Agency Investment A Place to Plat Stretch out & enjoy duplex w/ w/d hook up. Must lot on Lake Alligator in Carter Mayfair s/d, Brand New Brick, 860 Property manufactured home on 1.9 acres. 2 see.Call for details 386-867-9231 Chase Site Built homes only 3br/2ba split plan, covered porch bedroom w/ CH/A. $54,000 Call priced @ $120,000 1ac lake front MLS #80025, $171,900 2 ACRES of land with 8,000 sf. Nate Sweat 386-628-1552 Elaine Tolar 386-755-6488 building. $80,000. Located in Updated Apt, PUBLISHER'S NOTE w/tile floors/fresh paint. Coldwell Banker Bishop Realty Olustee. Owner Financing Hallmark Real Estate All real estate advertising in this possible. 904-318-7714. HUD Home in Trenton! $40,000! Great area. newspaper is subject to the fair Private Estate, City Limits, 6 br/2 ba, 3 fireplaces, 39.7 acres 3/2, Needs Handyman www.hud- 386-752-9626 housing act which makes it illegal RESULTS REALTY, homestore.com Case #091-381778 to advertise "any preference, included MLS# 76111, Mary Wayne Manor Apts. Brown Whitehurst 965-0887 Brittany Stoeckert, 386-397-3473 Robin Williams 386-365-5146 Spacious 2bedroom limitation, or discrimination based Great Investment on main Rd, washer/dryer. Behind Kens off on race, color, religion, sex, Coldwell Banker Bishop Realty 2 units with 2BR/1B, Hallmark Real Estate disability, familial status or nation- Excellent location 3br/1b Recent $230,000 MLS# 79271 Traffic Free Private Location Hwy 90. 386-754-1800 www.myflapts.com al origin; or any intention to make remodeling (Kitchen & floors) DW on 5 acres. 40 yr Transferable such preference, limitation or $89,000. MLS# 79838, Mary Real Estate Warranty! $58,900 MLS 80623. Windsor Arms Apartments. discrimination." Familial status Brown Whitehurst 965-0887 Paula Lawrence 386-623-1973 Move in! 2/1, 2/1.5, 2/2. Pet includes children under the age of 870 Wanted Friendy. Free 200 ch. Dish. Wash- 18 living with parents or legal Coldwell Banker Bishop Realty er/dryer hkup.386-754-1800. custodians, pregnant women and In Town, Screened in ground pool, I Buy Houses 705 Rooms for Rent www.myflapts.com people securing custody of chil- FP, Workshop, New appliances. CASH! dren under the age of 18. This MLS# 115,900 Quick Sale Fair Price 386-269-0605 Room for Rent. Microwave, Furnished Apts. newspaper will not knowingly Elaine Tolar 752-6488 fridge, laundry, internet, private 720 For Rent accept any advertising for real es- Coldwell Banker Bishop Realty entrance. Convenient. tate which is in violation of the 1bd/1ba, plant shed, workshop, Duplexes 386-965-3477 for information Rooms for Rent. Hillcrest, Sands, law. Our readers are hereby in- located 2 mi off Hwy 129, 880 Columbia. All furnished. Electric, formed that all dwellings adver- $74,900. MLS# 81060, cable, fridge, microwave. Weekly tised in this newspaper are availa- 2/1 -1300 sqft, duplex w/ gargage. Unfurnished Apt. Sherry Ratliff 365-8414 totally refurbished,W/D hook up, 710 For Rent or monthly rates. 1 person $135, ble on an equal opportunity basis. 2 persons $150. weekly To complain of discrimination call Coldwell Banker Bishop Realty CH/A, $680 mth Lease Req. 386-965-2407 or 386-758-5881 05534348 386-752-5808 HUD toll free at 1-800-669-9777, Piccadilly 3br/2b, Formal We’ve got it all! the toll free Dining & Bonus Room. WINDSONG APTS Unfurnished telephone number to the hearing $177,900. MLS# 81094 Recreational 2/2 $536 730 Home For Rent impaired is 1-800-927-9275. Neil Holton 984-5046 951 Vehicles 3/2 $573 Results Realty, Coldwell Banker Bishop Realty 3BR/2 BA, 2 car RV 1997 Pace Arrow (Fleetwood) *Free after school program BEAUTIFUL Brittany Stoeckert 386-397-3473 Maintained home on a lake in 34 ft sleeps 6, Gen, New fuel garage, on 2 ac, 1,750 sqft Fort Nice 5 acres on River Rise, S/B Town, 4bd/3ba, great views, White “3 Rivers Estates” mo Pump. Good Condition $950 (Homes only) Underground modern kitchen $269,000. $13,000 OBO 386-965-0061 386-758-8455 1st+last +sec. Call 305-345-9907. utilities. $65,000 MLS #76151

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