Security added at Columbia County schools after teen killed in double shooting
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LAKE CITY, Fla. – Columbia County Schools announced Thursday that added security will be in place “for some of our schools” after the district consulted with the Sheriff’s Office following a deadly shooting of a Columbia High School student.
Dionne Leslie, a 17-year-old sophomore at Columbia High, was killed and another juvenile was wounded in a shooting in a Lake City neighborhood.
The district said the Sheriff’s Office does not believe the schools are in danger, but the security is being added as a precaution as the investigation continues.
Final 3 days of school before holiday break optional for Columbia County students due to COVID-19 concerns
Absences will be excused Dec. 16-18
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The final three days of school before the holiday break will be optional for Columbia County students, according to the school district.
In a message sent Tuesday, Dec. 15, to families, Columbia County Schools said Wednesday, Dec. 16, Thursday, Dec. 17, and Friday, Dec. 18, will be optional due to rising cases and concerns of COVID-19.
“Any student who does not attend any or all of the next three school days will have their absence(s) excused,” the message said.