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 Lake City Council is off to a contentious, if not productive, start to its budget process for the upcoming fiscal year. The council used a three-hour workshop Tuesday to hash out individual line items throughout its budget, as well as additional asks from local non-profits and council members.
Lawrence Davis is pictured at a previous political forum at Richardson Community Center. Davis helped organize a candidate forum Monday at Richardson that will have at least a dozen local candidates answering questions. (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 Lake City Council is off to a contentious, if not productive, start to its budget process for...
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)
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 Lake City Council is off to a contentious, if not productive, start to its budget process for the upcoming fiscal year. The council used a three-hour workshop Tuesday to hash out individual line items throughout its budget, as well as additional asks from local non-profits and council…
Lawrence Davis is pictured at a previous political forum at Richardson Community Center. Davis helped organize a candidate forum Monday at Richardson that will have at least a dozen local candidates answering questions. (FILE)
At least a dozen local political candidates will speak to local voters next week during a political forum at the Richardson Community Center. The candidate forum will take place Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the Richardson Community Center gymnasium, 255 NE Coach Anders Lane, in Lake City.“This is…
The Lake City Police Department won first place in Category 4 of the 2025 Florida Law Enforcement Liaison Traffic Safety Challenge. (COURTESY)
The Lake City Police Department is the best in the state at trying to reduce traffic crashes.The LCPD was recently awarded first place in Category 4 of the 2025 Florida Law Enforcement Liaison Traffic Safety Challenge, an annual statewide competition that recognizes law enforcement agencies for…
Livia Hubler works hard to check the hems on the bottom of her pajama pants. (COURTESY UF/IFAS EXTENSION COLUMBIA COUNTY)
By Heather FutchUF/IFAS Extension Columbia County Extension Director/4-H AgentColumbia County 4-H combined cozy fun with practical life skills during its Pajamas & Popcorn Day Camp, held July 23-24. Youth ages 10-17 spent two exciting days expanding their sewing abilities while creating a…
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)
Three new community centers across Suwannee County officially have names.During its meeting Tuesday night, the Suwannee County Commission unanimously passed resolutions to name new buildings at the Douglass Center in Live Oak, near the fairgrounds in Live Oak and near the rodeo arena north of…
A pair of Suwannee County Commission District 2 candidates have spent more money on their campaigns than they’ve collected.According to campaign finance reports filed with the Suwannee County Supervisor of Elections office, both Stefan Blue and Shea Deloach are running their accounts in the red.…
The polls open for the primary election this weekend.Early voting for the Aug. 18 primary election begins around the area on Saturday. The early voting period runs through Aug. 15 with Election Day on Aug. 18.The deadline for people to request a vote-by-mail ballot is today.There are three early…
The Cloverbuds also enjoyed a trip to the Santa Fe Zoo as part of their three-day summer camp, observing animals from around the world. (COURTESY LAFAYETTE COUNTY 4-H)
By Shawn JacksonLafayette County Extension Director and 4-H AgentLafayette County 4-H recently welcomed its youngest members for the annual three-day Cloverbud Camp. Designed for youth who are just beginning their 4-H experience, the camp gave participants an opportunity to explore what 4-H has to…
Suwannee County Commission Chairman Franklin White said the initial rates would have been like hitting ‘everybody with a sledge hammer.’ (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
By JAMIE WACHTERjwachter@lakecityreporter.comApproval of increased utility rates will have to wait for further discussion by the Suwannee County Commission.At its meeting Tuesday night, the board opted to wait before approving new water and wastewater rates for commercial customers within the…
The Suwannee County School Board has approved a millage rate above the rollback rate but lower than the current rate.At a public hearing Monday, the board unanimously approved a 5.405 tentative millage rate, which is 4.72% above the rollback rate or the tax rate that would generate the same ad…
Suwannee County Commissioner Travis Land said Tuesday that he was concerned with not seeking bids on a project as large as the $865,00 engineering and design of an elevated water tower. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
The start of a big project at Suwannee County’s Catalyst Site will wait for a round of bids.After not approving a task work order with North Florida Professional Services for engineering and design of an elevated water tower at the Catalyst Site during Tuesday’s meeting, the Suwannee County…
