A3 LOCAL NEWS DAILY! PRINT AND DIGITAL NEW or CURRENT SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR $ CALL: 386-752-1293 13 WEEKS ONLY 13 EMAIL: [email protected] ALSO SERVING LIVE OAK, SUWANNEE & HAMILTON COUNTIES (Must be paid in advance. No refunds. Expires October 2, 2020) PREP FOOTBALL NFL Columbia’s Allen eyes Timmy Jernigan return to sideline signs with Broncos See Page 10A See Page 10A THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 | YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1874 | $1.00 Lake City Reporter LAKECITYREPORTER.COM COPS SAY: Dishes, Doling out fists the dough thrown in fight Pair arrested after brawling in street Wednesday morning. Staff report A Lake City couple was arrested Wednesday morning after taking their plate-and-punch throwing domestic disturbance to the streets. According to a Lake City Police Department report, around 9:50 a.m. Wednesday police offi- Streat cers were dispatched TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter to a disturbance in Brantley Blackmon, front, throws bread to the ducks at Lake Isabella on Wednesday afternoon with Betty and Ken Henderson. progress on SE Putnam Street in Lake Blackmon was at the park with his mother enjoying the sunny, but not hot, afternoon when the Henderson’s invited the City. youngster over to help them feed the ducks. The caller who reported the domes- tic disturbance told the public safety communications offi- cer they saw a cou- Senate head defends toll roads ple — 41-year-old Danny W. Streat and Task forces uncertain County in Southwest Florida in future project-development is not a realistic proposition for 32-year-old Lakrisha if project is needed; to Jefferson County near the activities until final recommen- K-12 students in counties under- Fletcher Marie Fletcher — out- report due Nov. 15. Georgia border. dations are made. served by fixed broadband, or side across the street The task forces said — in Galvano for higher education students involved in a fight. News Service of Florida somewhat similar language — implied in a choosing to study remote- However, neither Streat nor Fletcher they couldn’t reach conclusions statement that ly this semester,” Galvano, a would open the door and speak with TALLAHASSEE — Senate on specific needs for the proj- halting the proj- Bradenton Republican who officers after they arrived on scene, President Bill Galvano defend- ects because of the informa- ects as the state will leave office in November, the report states. ed controversial toll-road plans tion available and displayed a reopens amid wrote. “Employees seeking a Fearful for the safety of a person he’s pushed for nearly two preference for first improving the coronavirus remote work environment and possibly being injured or held against years, after task forces released or expanding existing highways Galvano pandemic could businesses trying to adapt their will, LCPD summoned the SWAT draft reports Tuesday indicat- and utility corridors. hinder econom- their work models to engage in team along with a hostage negotiator ing they were unable to deter- The draft reports, made pub- ic prosperity and technological e-commerce opportunities are from the Columbia County Sheriff’s mine if there is a need for the lic by the Florida Department of advances in rural communi- also at a disadvantage.” Office to the scene. projects. Transportation, also expressed ties, as the roads would bring The three proposed projects The report states that after the Critics hope the draft reports a need for the department to “wide-ranging infrastructure are an extension of the Suncoast SWAT team arrived, both Streat and are a sign the brakes will be put consider a “no build” alternative improvements” from water and Parkway from Citrus County to Fletcher came out to speak with offi- on the three projects, which — as desired by environmen- sewer to broadband. cers. would stretch from Collier tal and conservation groups — “For example, school choice TOLL continued on 3A According to the report, the couple was involved in an argument turned physical with Fletcher throwing plates at Streat and hitting him with them. Streat then retaliated by punching United Way working to raise funds Fletcher several times in the face and head, the report states. Virtual auction opens was canceled in August due to in contact with various busi- now they’re serving even more After Streat was taken into custo- Monday; fundraising the covid-19 pandemic, but the nesses to let people know the people because of the people dy, the report said Fletcher became goal is $500K. United Way is still in need of campaign is alive and moving impacted financially by covid. violent, began resisting officers and raising funds to forward. “It’s a great way to help our kicked one of the patrol cars causing help serve the The agency has a $500,000 neighbors right now.” damage. She was then also taken into By TONY BRITT community. fundraising goal for this year. A few agencies called pace custody. [email protected] Jennifer “I guess basically we’re try- setters, Drummond Community “Another potentially dangerous sit- Anchors, ing to raise the same amount Bank and All Things Visual, uation was concluded through nego- There was no traditional United Way that we did last year or close began fundraising efforts tiations,” said Argatha Gilmore, Lake kickoff but the United Way of of Suwannee to the same amount,” Anchors during the summer and are City Police Chief, in a prepared state- Suwannee Valley is still looking Anchors Valley exec- said. “We recognize that our already raising funds for the ment. “Great job by Lake City Police to score funds. utive director, said although agencies definitely will be serv- campaign. The agency’s normal fund- the organization wasn’t able to ing the same clientele as they FIGHT continued on 2A raising campaign kickoff event hold its live event, they’ve been were serving last year, but FUNDS continued on 2A Vol. 146, No. 140 Obituaries . 3A CALL US: TODAY’S WEATHER (386) 752-1293 Opinion . 4A Advice & Comics . 5A SUBSCRIBE TO 81 58 THE REPORTER: Classifieds . 6A-7A Voice: 755-5445 Fax: 752-9400 Sunny, 2A Sports . 10A 2A THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 LOCAL LAKE CITY REPORTER battery in connection with FIGHT the case, while Fletcher QUICK HITS Two new covid Continued From 1A was charged with aggra- vated battery, criminal Scripture of the Day Officers and Columbia mischief and resisting an deaths reported County Sheriff’s Office officer without violence. “And this I pray, that your love may abound yet hostage negotiator and Both are being held with- more and more in knowledge and in all judg- in Columbia SWAT Team.” out bond at the Columbia ment; That ye may approve things that are excel- Streat was charged with County Detention Facility. lent; that ye may be sincere and without offence Staff report to 706,516, including 44,108 till the day of Christ.” hospitalizations and 14,315 — Philippians 1:9-10 (KJV) Two additional Columbia deaths. The health depart- of us who were fortunate County deaths linked to ment announced 172 new FUNDS enough not to have been Thought for Today covid-19 were announced deaths Wednesday. Continued From 1A in that situation, recog- Wednesday by the Florida nize how fortunate we are Life without liberty is like a body without spirit. Department of Health. Free covid-19 testing Anchors said 98% of and how much those who — Khalil Gibran, 1883-1931, Lebanese poet The new deaths, which events upcoming all proceeds collected were in those situations involve a 58-year-old man and The health departments during the campaign will are needing us to step up a 79-year-old man, bring the in Columbia and Hamilton remain local, meaning on their behalf.” county’s total to 58 deaths and counties are offering the dollars raised by the Anchors said local agen- in residents that have tested numerous free testing United Way of Suwannee cies served by the United Winning Lottery Numbers positive for the coronavirus. opportunities next week. Valley’s campaign teams Way of Suwannee Valley Pick 3: (Tuesday p.m.) 0-7-8 The Suwannee County In Columbia County, test- are given to other agen- like Columbia Senior Pick 4: (Tuesday p.m.) 5-3-7-5 Health Department also ing will be offered Monday cies in the local commu- Services has increased the Fantasy 5: (Tuesday) 8-17-24-29-32 announced a new covid at both the Fort White nity who write grants to number of people it serves death Wednesday, a 71-year- Community Center, 17579 receive the funding on a during the pandemic by old man that is linked to State Road 47, and the annual basis. adding a hot meals pro- See an error? a long-term care facility. Southside Sports Complex The campaign will con- gram and a weekly check- The Lake City Reporter corrects errors of fact in news There have now been 71 in Lake City, located at 1963 clude in March and thus in call program. items. If you have a concern, question, or suggestion, deaths from the pandemic SW Bascom Norris Drive. far the United Way has “The people who have please call the editor. Corrections and clarifications will in Suwannee County. In Fort White, testing will only collected about 5% of signed up for both of those run in this space. Thanks for reading. Those deaths follow be available from 9 a.m. to the fundraising goal. has increased dramatical- the deaths of a 73-year- noon, while Southside will To help jumpstart the ly,” she said. Submissions old man and a 77-year-old have testing from 1-5 p.m. campaign, the United They are not alone.