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Spectacular Fourth
Ninety-degree temperatures, cotton candy, bounce houses, balloons, watermelon, kids and lots of people wearing patriot clothing were the sights associated with the local July 4 holiday celebration at Lake DeSoto.
Locals remember true meaning of July 4 celebration
Celebrating the country’s independence with a fireworks display has become a local tradition.
Locals shocked by Palin resignation
Residents in North Florida and around the U.S. have questioned the reasoning behind the abrupt resignation of former vice presidential candidate and current Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
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July 5th, 2009
Playing with fire
A lot of work goes into preparing for a fireworks show, said Pyrotecnico technician Brian Nelson.Fatal wreck on I-10 claims 1
A St. Augustine woman died early Friday morning following a deadly crash on Interstate 10 in Columbia County, according to reports.Locals shocked by Palin resignation
Residents in North Florida and around the U.S. have questioned the reasoning behind the abrupt resignation of former vice presidential candidate and current Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.Spectacular Fourth
Ninety-degree temperatures, cotton candy, bounce houses, balloons, watermelon, kids and lots of people wearing patriot clothing were the sights associated with the local July 4 holiday celebration at Lake DeSoto.July 4th display ignites tonight
Lake City’s July 4th Celebration and Fireworks Display is set to take place tonight in downtown Lake City. The sixth annual event, which begins with a downtown celebration at 5:30 p.m. before moving to the lake for the fireworks show at 9:20 p.m., is expected to bring record numbers into the downtown area.Locals remember true meaning of July 4 celebration
Celebrating the country’s independence with a fireworks display has become a local tradition.July 4th, 2009
Playing with fire
A lot of work goes into preparing for a fireworks show, said Pyrotecnico technician Brian Nelson.Fatal wreck on I-10 claims 1
A St. Augustine woman died early Friday morning following a deadly crash on Interstate 10 in Columbia County, according to reports.July 4th display ignites tonight
Lake City’s July 4th Celebration and Fireworks Display is set to take place tonight in downtown Lake City. The sixth annual event, which begins with a downtown celebration at 5:30 p.m. before moving to the lake for the fireworks show at 9:20 p.m., is expected to bring record numbers into the downtown area.July 3rd, 2009
Outdoor jam session
Robert Davis (right), 16, watches as Jason Suggs (from left), 17, Raymond Haake, 17, and Chris Greeley, 16, play ‘Swallow Tail Jig’ Thursday afternoon outside of the Wildflower Café. ‘We just came down here to practice,’ Greeley said. ‘We all just jam out here until everybody leaves.’Traffic fix tops county agenda
Columbia County officials say they want to help end traffic congestion at Lake City Middle School and the surrounding public roads, but they aren’t willing to fund a majority of the project.Vandals strike schools
FORT WHITE - A trio of Fort White teenagers were arrested late Wednesday after allegedly causing more than $10,000 in damages to two Fort White schools, according to reports.July 2nd, 2009
FDLE: Man stole $310,000 in aluminum
PERRY — A Taylor County man faces grand theft charges for allegedly stealing more than $310,000 in aluminum from his employer during a four-year period, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.Fire guts store
A Tuesday night fire ravaged a local business, destroying at least 70 percent of the store’s contents as well as damaging a significant portion of the building, according to fire department reports.Wreck snarls traffic
Traffic on South Main Boulevard was snarled for close to an hour Wednesday after a wreck with four vehicles, one overturned, blocked the roadway.Rule changes would mean fee changes
Local businessmen will be charged a fee to get their county certificate of competency through the county building department, if county officials adopt a proposed resolution. Currently there are no fees charged to receive a certificate of competency.July 1st, 2009
Driver dies in truck crash
A truck driver was killed in a single vehicle wreck Monday evening when he lost control of the vehicle on wet roads and it crashed into several trees, according to police reports.10,000-mile bike ride
Johnny Kelley is riding across the country seeing America’s wonders one sight at a time.Prison plan frees emotions
Several local residents Tuesday came flat-out against the idea of having a federal prison in Columbia County which would house male, criminal illegal aliens. The prison’s proposed location would be on the east side of the county in the vicinity of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.June 30th, 2009
Madoff gets 150 years in prison
NEW YORK — A federal judge rejected Bernard Madoff’s plea for leniency Monday, sentencing the 71-year-old swindler to spend the rest of his life in prison for an “extraordinarily evil” fraud that took a staggering toll on thousands of victims.One injured in two vehicle crash
A woman was taken to an area hospital following a two car crash on Main Boulevard Monday afternoon. The crash occurred near Long Street a few minutes after 5 p.m. The extent of the woman’s injuries was unknown Monday night, and no further information was available.A 'welcome' addition
Visitors to Lake City have a couple of new signs welcoming them to the downtown area.June 28th, 2009
History, fun on springs tour
ICHETUCKNEE SPRINGS — More than a dozen people took part in the Saturday kick off of the Ichetucknee Trace Self-Guided Tour, which explores the ancient riverbed that once flowed from Alligator Lake to the Ichetucknee Springs.Seat belt safety
In a few days Florida laws governing seat belt use will get tighter for motorists traveling across the state.Fireworks display to light up the night
Lake City’s July 4th Celebration and Fireworks Display is ready for the crowd that will gather around Lake DeSoto downtown Saturday night to mark Independence Day with the largest fireworks show in the region.Wreck injures 2
Columbia County emergency officials assist a man ejected from his car following a wreck Saturday afternoon in Columbia County. The man and a passenger in his car were injured in the wreck, which took place at 3:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 441 North, one mile north of Lassie Black Road. Both passengers we re flown to area hospitals with unknown injuries. No further information was available Saturday night.June 27th, 2009
Report: Sex with child shown online
A Lake City man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly molested a 6-year-old girl and broadcast it on the Internet using a Webcam, according to reports.Weekend kickoff
John Wheeler feeds his 9-month-year-old son, Josiah, squash Friday as they wait for the Finally Friday festivities to begin. ‘We try to come as often as we can,’ Wheeler said. ‘It’s a good outing for him. He likes to people-watch.’ JASON MATTHEW WALKER/Lake City ReporterPlant could fuel work
Construction of a 50-megawatt electric power plant fueled by wood waste material is anticipated to begin in 2010 and the project will be commercially operable in 2013, according to ADAGE, a joint venture owned by affiliates of AREVA, a French engineering firm, and Duke Energy Co., one of the largest energy providers in the United States.June 26th, 2009
Pergola added to Alligator Lake
The Alligator Lake Public Recreation Area has been upgraded as the result of several community projects designed to improve the park’s appearance and its educational opportunities.Interim police chief named
As of 5:01 p.m. today, Lake City Fire Chief Carlton Tunsil takes the reins as the new interim police chief.King of Pop dead
People in Lake City and around the world were left in shock Thursday evening after Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the “King of Pop” and biggest celebrity in the world, died on Thursday. He was 50.Arrest made in murder probe
A Lake City woman, arrested in Erie, Pennsylvania, on a violation of probation charge, has confessed to the shooting death of Tommy Lee Kellum, according to police reports.June 25th, 2009
Michael Jackson dead at 50
Michael Jackson, one of the best-selling musical artists of all-time, has died, according to reports. He was 50.Farrah Fawcett, pop culture icon, dies at 62
LOS ANGELES — Farrah Fawcett, the “Charlie’s Angels” star whose feathered blond hair and dazzling smile made her one of the biggest sex symbols of the 1970s, died Thursday after battling cancer. She was 62.Teens explore health careers at camp
Dr. Juan Guzman, an anatomy and physiology professor at Lake City Community College, shows middle school students the left lung of an 84-year-old female. The students participated in the Health Careers Summer Camp and learned where certain parts are located inside the human body.Revisiting Broadway
It’s a proven recipe for success — take some gamblers and 1950s era dance hall girls, add a touch of Times Square, a dash of comedy and romance and set it all to music and what do you get?Report reveals seven stab wounds
Autopsy reports have determined Dannette Peterson Young died as the result of being stabbed seven times, according to police reports.Animal attack sparks search
A 42-year-old Lake City man sitting on a bench near Building 9 at Lake City Community College was attacked by a fox Wednesday morning and a person who helped him is being sought, a Florida wildlife commission official said.June 24th, 2009
2 Lake City homicides
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect after detectives found a Lake City man dead in his home Tuesday morning with multiple trauma wounds. Authorities say the victim has been dead for several days.Woman found dead with stab wounds
The Lake City Police Department is investigating the death of a Lake City woman who was found with multiple stab wounds in a Northwest Dyson Terrace home Tuesday morning.Physics preparation
In its fourth summer at Lake City Middle School, the Florida Education Fund’s FCAT Preparation Summer Camp came alive with balloon-cars Tuesday afternoon.June 23rd, 2009
Chase leads to knife attack
A Lake City man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed another man and used the knife to stab two tires on the victim’s daughter’s car, according to police reports.Clean and safe
Most people aren’t too enthusiastic about the prospect of checking septic tanks, soil, water contamination or dead animals for rabies on a day-to-day basis. For Sallie Ford, it’s become second nature.Man receives high school diploma at 75
A 75-year-old retired Baptist minister who also worked as a carpenter to feed his family said he is grateful to the state of Florida for awarding him a high school diploma in late May.June 21st, 2009
Animal cruelty charges leveled
A Lake City man was arrested Monday for allegedly beating a puppy to death, in front of two children, with a nail-studded board, shovel and garden hose, according to police reports.Shower success clothes center
For some people, spending time on a Saturday going through countless donated baby clothes, toys and care products would seem like a chore. However, for Donna Sandage, it’s a labor of love.Charge: Burglary to patrol car
A Lake City man was arrested Saturday afternoon after authorities allegedly caught him rifling through a Columbia County Sheriff’s Office patrol unit, according to police reports.Storm recovery efforts continue
Residents on the southwestern side of Columbia County continue to recover from a severe thunder storm that pushed trees and power lines down and interrupted electrical service to at least 400 people Thursday.Summer heat
Columbia County Emergency Management Department has issued a heat advisory through the weekend, said Harvey Campbell, pubic information officer.Suspect named in shooting
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into the shooting death of a 19-year-old Lake City man who was shot and killed at a house party Wednesday night.Matches made at job fair
A steady stream of visitors made their way from table to table at the Lake City Mall Saturday looking to improve on their employment and educational opportunities.Today's Weather
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