Pedro Jermaine, an internationally known artist and Lake City resident (left), is pictured with Columbia County Tourist Development Council Executive Director Cody Gray after loaning the Visit Lake City Welcome Center and TDC office his ‘BOOM’ painting that was created in honor of the 2016 Gateway to Florida Airshow. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
A painting that took off a decade ago in on honor of the Gateway to Florida Airshow has found a new landing spot.Pedro Jermaine, an internationally known artist who lives in Lake City, loaned the piece entitled “BOOM” to the Columbia County Tourist Development Council to be one display at the Visit...
Inga Dwyer, the Toys for Tots coordinator for Columbia and Lafayette counties (left) and Sharon Ortiz, the owner of SB Clothing, stand outside Brittany’s Cupcake Shoppe ahead of the inaugural Reindeer Drop Toys for Tots fundraiser at the shop on Friday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
The Lake City Community Redevelopment Agency meeting scheduled for Monday night was canceled last...
Lake City Councilwoman Chevella Young said she was asked by a youth on how to apply for a position on the city’s recreation advisory committee, which was formalized Monday. (FILE)
Florida’s unemployment rate ticked down for a fourth consecutive month even as business groups have...
According to the Suwannee River Water Management District, North Florida received less rain than the historical average in September. (COURTESY SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT)
LIVE OAK — Despite below average rainfall in September, groundwater conditions across North Florida...
A crowd watches a performance on the main stage at a previous Florida Folk Festival at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs. Next year’s event is being moved to April. (COURTESY)
FORT WHITE — After beginning his high school career an Indian, defensive lineman Jaden McCray will,...
Columbia coach Brian Allen (right) celebrates with offensive line coach Anthony Newton following a touchdown during Friday’s win over Ed White. It was Allen’s 112th victory as head coach, making him the winningest in program history. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)
Pedro Jermaine, an internationally known artist and Lake City resident (left), is pictured with Columbia County Tourist Development Council Executive Director Cody Gray after loaning the Visit Lake City Welcome Center and TDC office his ‘BOOM’ painting that was created in honor of the 2016 Gateway to Florida Airshow. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
A painting that took off a decade ago in on honor of the Gateway to Florida Airshow has found a new landing spot.Pedro Jermaine, an internationally known artist who lives in Lake City, loaned the piece entitled “BOOM” to the Columbia County Tourist Development Council to be one display at the Visit…
The Belmont Academy boys golf team tallied a 164 to beat Taylor County (178) and Wakulla Christian (214) in a tri-match at the Perry Golf & Country Club on Tuesday.Gregory Green shot a 1-over-36 to win medalist for the Knights, while Drake Burns, Chad Carrender and Colby Hansen all carded a 42…
Inga Dwyer, the Toys for Tots coordinator for Columbia and Lafayette counties (left) and Sharon Ortiz, the owner of SB Clothing, stand outside Brittany’s Cupcake Shoppe ahead of the inaugural Reindeer Drop Toys for Tots fundraiser at the shop on Friday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
The Columbia and Lafayette County Toys for Tots programs are hoping the community unites to provide funding for less fortunate children during this year’s holiday season and has scheduled a special 12-hour fundraiser to raise money toward that end.The inaugural Reindeer Drop Toys for Tots…
Lake City Mayor Noah Walker said Monday he called for the CRA meeting to be canceled because the facade grant program wasn’t ready for a vote. (FILE)
The Lake City Community Redevelopment Agency meeting scheduled for Monday night was canceled last Friday.Near the end of Monday’s Lake City Council meeting, Councilwoman Chevella Young asked Mayor Noah Walker to provide a public explanation on why the CRA meeting was called off, especially since…
Lake City Councilwoman Chevella Young said she was asked by a youth on how to apply for a position on the city’s recreation advisory committee, which was formalized Monday. (FILE)
The City of Lake City officially has a recreation committee to help guide the city’s recreation efforts in the future.The Lake City Council unanimously approved a resolution in its meeting Monday to establish a recreation advisory committee. The seven-member committee will be appointed by Mayor…
Fort White defensive tackle Jaden McCray lines up for a snap during Friday’s loss to Baker County. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
FORT WHITE — After beginning his high school career an Indian, defensive lineman Jaden McCray will, in fact, finish it an Indian. The senior defensive tackle made his 2026 debut with Fort White during its 34-32 loss to Baker County on Friday. He wound up with three tackles and a forced…
Columbia coach Brian Allen (right) celebrates with offensive line coach Anthony Newton following a touchdown during Friday’s win over Ed White. It was Allen’s 112th victory as head coach, making him the winningest in program history. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)
Brian Allen’s goal when he took over at Columbia was never about becoming the winningest coach in program history.His mission was much bigger.Sixteen years ago, Allen came to Columbia with the intention of helping kids reach college. It’s something he’s done year in and year out and will do so…
Lafayette quarterback Trevor Byrd turns the corner of the Trenton of the defense for a gain last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)
MAYO — Lafayette’s postseason hopes in its inaugural Sunshine State Athletic Association Atlantic League season received a boost last week.The Hornets’ 19-14 win against Trenton catapulted LHS into the top 8 of the SSAA Atlantic North and playoff position heading into this week’s season finale.…
The Branford girls golf team defeated Taylor County on Monday. (COURTESY)
The Suwannee boys golf team picked up a win over 18 holes on Monday while the Branford girls finished the season undefeated.Here are the scores and stats from Oct. 19.BOYS GOLF— Suwannee 314, Madison County 368: Dawson Wooley shot a 3-over-75 to win medalist and lead the Bulldogs to victory over…
Columbia runner Timothy Todd at the Run Florida Invitational on Sept. 26. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)
Behind a pair of top-20 finishes, the Suwannee girls placed eighth out of 25 teams in Division B at the New World Fall Spectacular on Friday.Aubrey Johnson finished 12th with a time of 20:09 to lead the Bulldogs on the Cecil Field Golf Course, while Olivia Hermanson was 13 seconds behind her in…
Columbia receiver Zion Walker (14) celebrates alongside Jaylon Willis after scoring on a 65-yard catch-and-run against Ed White on Friday. (JAMARION WEST/Special to the Reporter)
JACKSONVILLE — Columbia saw blood in the water before Friday’s game ever kicked.As the Tigers warmed up prior to kickoff of the biggest game of the season, Ed White quarterback King Boylston stood amongst his teammates across midfield out of uniform, unable to play due to a hamstring injury. And…
