White Springs Town Council meeting raises concerns over security protocol

Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com At the recent regular scheduled Town Council meeting in White Springs on Tuesday, April 9, residents were greeted with an unexpected sight: armed private security guards equipped with what appeared to be automatic guns and silencers. This new security measure, approved during the Tuesday, March 19 meeting, has sparked controversy and concern among local residents. Lucas Barber, owner of Yah's Protection Co., explained that the security officers underwent training according to the standards set by Florida's Department of Law Enforcement. The decision to employ armed guards came directly from the Town Council, Barber clarified, stating that he si