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Education 'visionary' with County Durham-based learning trust awarded Damehood status

Peterlee · Peterlee

Education 'visionary' with County Durham-based learning trust awarded Damehood status

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The creator and lead figure in the North East Learning Trust (NELT), Lesley Powell CBE, has been made Dame Commander of the Order of the British…See the Story

Florida Man To Die In Prison For 2023 Teen Slaying

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Florida Man To Die In Prison For 2023 Teen Slaying

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After nearly two years, the family and friends of Coyoete Kathren Cheyenne Turner have found a measure of closure as John Leonard Bowen Jr., 48, was sentenced to life in prison for her 2023 murder. Columbia County Circuit Judge Melissa Olin handed down the sentence on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, after finding Bowen guilty of […] Florida Man To Die In Prison For 2023 Teen Slaying See the Story

SPRING ALL-AREA: Compton caps career as 3-time LCR Softball Player of the Year

Lake City, Florida · Lake City

SPRING ALL-AREA: Compton caps career as 3-time LCR Softball Player of the Year

FORT WHITE — The recognition wasn’t as important this season for Kadence Compton. She felt a little lighter on her feet, right from the hopeful beginning and even through the bitter ending.Read Article

Bowen sentenced to life for 2023 murder

A Lake City man was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for the 2023 murder of a teenage girl.Lake City, Florida · Lake City Read Article

Brecheen picked to lead White Springs

WHITE SPRINGS — The Town of White Springs has an interim manager. Maybe.Lake City, Florida · Lake City Read Article

BOYS BASKETBALL: Buchholz hands Columbia first loss of summer

After three straight wins to start summer league, including a 17-point road victory over Williston on Tuesday, Columbia finally fell Thursday night in a 45-41 loss to Buchholz at home.Basketball · Lake City Read Article

SPRING ALL-AREA: Lafayette star Hyatt Richardson named LCR's Baseball Player of the Year

MAYO — Hyatt Richardson ended his senior season the same way he ended his sophomore campaign: in the quiet guts of Fort Myers’ Hammond Stadium, wondering what else he could’ve done on the mound inBaseball · Lake City Read Article

LCPD unveils new roadblock barriers

The Lake City Police Department will be unveiling new traffic control devices when a series of concerts take place Friday evening at Darby Pavilion as well as at the Multicultural Day in downtown LLake City, Florida · Lake City Read Article

Stanley honored at Farm Bureau appreciation dinner

The opportunity to meet and thank local officials for their dedication and service to the city and county is a chance to create a new friendship for Farm Bureau Board of Directors.Lake City, Florida · Lake City Read Article

Lake City hotel company expanding to Gainesville

GAINESVILLE — The Morpheus Group, a local hotel management company, closed on its acquisition of the Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville late last week.Lake City, Florida · Lake City Read Article

Study: Rivers can supercharge Gulf hurricanes

Study: Rivers can supercharge Gulf hurricanes NEWS STAFF Wed, 06/11/2025Lake City, Florida · Lake City Read Article

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