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Jordynn Cray (left) prepares to get settled into the kindergarten classroom of Brittany Townsend (right) during the first day of classes at the new Eastside Elementary School. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
New school clothing, new school supplies and opening a new elementary school are the hallmarks for the Columbia County School District’s 2026-27 school year which took place Monday morning.
Befaithful Coker (top left, clockwise), Ricky Jernigan and Norbie Ronsonet, all candidates for District 14, speak during Monday's candidate forum at Richardson Community Center. Chevella Young and Jessica Jones also spoke in contention for the District 10 seat. (Photos by MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
The Legal Eagles team of attorneys and judges from the Columbia County Courthouse won the Boots and Badges tournament Saturday, their fourth straight title in the event. (COURTESY)
Columbia County Commission candidates Robert Lane (from left), Chris Dicks and Jody Dupree participate in Monday’s candidate forum at Richardson Community Center. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
Franklin White, the Suwannee County Commission chairman and the vice chairman of the North Florida Water Utilities Authority board, said he won’t ‘be told what to do’ after the Columbia County Commission issued an ultimatum Thursday to get elected officials off the authority board. (FILE)
Lake City Mayor Noah Walker, shown in Monday’s council meeting, said during a budget workshop Tuesday that spending $13,000 on a parade float was a ‘crazy idea.’ (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
The new community center being constructed at the Douglass Center is now officially known as the Maurice E. Perkins Community Center after the former Suwannee County Commissioner, who died last November following a bout with pancreatic cancer. (FILE)
Branford libero Ava Alcorn (left) defends a shot while outside hitter Anabella Dicks looks on against Chipley during last season’s Class Rural state championship. Alcorn and Dicks are the only returning starters for the Buccaneers this season. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)
Columbia receiver Zion Walker fights to break away from a tackle from defensive back Mekah Combs-Turner (16) as defensive backs Jermone Carter (21) and Chris Austin (back) give chase during Wednesday’s practice. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)
Fort White linebacker Kayden Ireland (left) and defensive lineman Cillian Sheehan (right) wrap up running back Jeremiah Taylor during Monday’s practice. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
Jordynn Cray (left) prepares to get settled into the kindergarten classroom of Brittany Townsend (right) during the first day of classes at the new Eastside Elementary School. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
Befaithful Coker (top left, clockwise), Ricky Jernigan and Norbie Ronsonet, all candidates for District 14, speak during Monday's candidate forum at Richardson Community Center. Chevella Young and Jessica Jones also spoke in contention for the District 10 seat. (Photos by MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
The Legal Eagles team of attorneys and judges from the Columbia County Courthouse won the Boots and Badges tournament Saturday, their fourth straight title in the event. (COURTESY)
Columbia County Commission candidates Robert Lane (from left), Chris Dicks and Jody Dupree participate in Monday’s candidate forum at Richardson Community Center. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
Halpatter’s is closing after nine years of operating in downtown Lake City. The brewery transitioned with new owners a year ago, focuing more on brewing in-house rather than distributing its craft beers. (FILE)
Branford libero Ava Alcorn (left) defends a shot while outside hitter Anabella Dicks looks on against Chipley during last season’s Class Rural state championship. Alcorn and Dicks are the only returning starters for the Buccaneers this season. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)
Ellie Davis makes her way through a tunnel on a piece of equipment at Sallie Mae Jerry Park on Friday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
Jeffery Bell Jr. was sentenced to life in prison Monday after being convicted last week of first degree murder. (FILE)
Lake City Councilwoman Chevella Young said the sports and tutoring offered at Annie Mattox Park were important to fund. (FILE)
Franklin White, the Suwannee County Commission chairman and the vice chairman of the North Florida Water Utilities Authority board, said he won’t ‘be told what to do’ after the Columbia County Commission issued an ultimatum Thursday to get elected officials off the authority board. (FILE)
