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CareerSource North Central Florida Announces Temporary Shift to Lake City Office

An announcement from CareerSource North Central Florida stating that their Lake City office is temporarily closed. The sign is hung against a blue background with the CareerSource logo at the top. The text is prominently displayed on a white signboard, with additional accessibility and contact information in smaller text at the bottom.

Lake City, FL – August 21, 2024 – Today, CareerSource North Central Florida (CSNCFL) announces a temporary shift to its Lake City office. Beginning Thursday, August 22, the physical Lake City office will be temporarily closed, however we remain fully committed to serving our community through alternative means and this temporary shift will not impact

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