Fort White High School was burglarized and vandalized in the overnight hours of Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help in identifying the four suspects caught on video surveillance from the school. (COURTESY COLUMBIA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE)

Deputies hunting vandals in Fort White High School break-in

FORT WHITE — The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help in identifying four suspects from a break-in at Fort White High School. In the overnight hours of Wednesday night or Thursday morning, four suspects — believed to be white males…

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Working in a profession where instant gratification rarely exists, five former Columbia County School District educators have been recognized for their ability to inspire students, dedicate themsel

FORT WHITE — The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help in identifying four suspects from a break-in at Fort White High School. In the overnight hours of Wednesday night or Thursday morning, four suspects — believed to be white males — burglarized and vandalized the school, according…
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