Crews have begun work on expanding the parking lot at the former TD Bank building on NW Main Boulevard for the new Columbia County Tax Collector’s Office. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
The biggest problem with the current Columbia County Tax Collector’s Office is being addressed first at its future location.Construction crews have begun site work on expanding the parking lot at the former TD Bank building on NW Main Boulevard from the Lake City Public Safety Building, which the...
Lake City Councilman Ricky Jernigan cast the lone dissenting vote Monday to have the city send a proposal to Columbia County for temporary animal control services. (FILE)
The City of Lake City is hoping it can partner up with Columbia County to take on animal control.
Local Lowe’s employees helped remodel the Lake City Fire Station 1 on Monday through a Red Vest Volunteer Day. The downtown station is getting a remodel thanks to a $50,000 Lowe’s grant. (COURTESY LAKE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT)
When Lake City firefighters are dispatched to emergencies, they traditionally travel in red...
The Columbia County Commission unaimously approved a proclamation at its meeting Thursday declaring Oct. 4-10 as National 4-H Week in Columbia County. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Fort White and Suwannee picked up wins in volleyball Tuesday night while Columbia couldn't close...
Branford outside hitter Anabella Dicks (left) celebrates her kill with teammates Raelea Bradow (6) and Ava Alcorn (12) during Tuesday's win over Lafayette. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)
Crews have begun work on expanding the parking lot at the former TD Bank building on NW Main Boulevard for the new Columbia County Tax Collector’s Office. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
The biggest problem with the current Columbia County Tax Collector’s Office is being addressed first at its future location.Construction crews have begun site work on expanding the parking lot at the former TD Bank building on NW Main Boulevard from the Lake City Public Safety Building, which the…
Suwannee quarterback Haigen Johnson braces for a hit from Zarephath Academy last Friday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)
LIVE OAK — In many ways, Suwannee and Baker County are mirror images, featuring strong defenses and offenses that have struggled at times to stay in rhythm.The difference in tonight’s rescheduled District 2-3A matchup could be which team handles the changed schedule, the weather conditions,…
Fort White hitter Arianna Breeden (4) attempts to block a shot from Suwannee hitter Calinn Daniel on Aug. 25. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)
Fort White and Suwannee picked up wins in volleyball Tuesday night while Columbia couldn't close out a victory.Here are the scores and stats from Oct. 6.VOLLEYBALL— Newberry 3, Columbia 2: The Panthers (20-3) rallied to take the final two sets for a 26-24, 17-25, 18-25, 25-18, 15-11 win over the…
Branford outside hitter Anabella Dicks (left) celebrates her kill with teammates Raelea Bradow (6) and Ava Alcorn (12) during Tuesday's win over Lafayette. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)
BRANFORD — It takes a great team to win a state championship, but it takes a special culture to chase second one with this much hunger.After taking revenge on Union County with a three-set sweep on Monday, Class Rural No. 2 Branford carried that momentum into Tuesday night’s matchup against…
Lake City Councilman Ricky Jernigan cast the lone dissenting vote Monday to have the city send a proposal to Columbia County for temporary animal control services. (FILE)
The City of Lake City is hoping it can partner up with Columbia County to take on animal control.The Lake City Council voted 4-1 in favor of approving a proposed interlocal agreement with the county for temporary animal control services. Councilman Ricky Jernigan cast the dissenting vote for the…
Local Lowe’s employees helped remodel the Lake City Fire Station 1 on Monday through a Red Vest Volunteer Day. The downtown station is getting a remodel thanks to a $50,000 Lowe’s grant. (COURTESY LAKE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT)
When Lake City firefighters are dispatched to emergencies, they traditionally travel in red vehicles. However, the firefighters were the ones visited by workers wearing red — vests — on Monday as part of a community project.Although it wasn’t an emergency, the workers wearing the red vests at the…
The Columbia County Commission unaimously approved a proclamation at its meeting Thursday declaring Oct. 4-10 as National 4-H Week in Columbia County. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
By Heather FutchColumbia County ExtensionFrom classrooms and 4-H club meetings to livestock projects, camps and hands-on learning experiences, Columbia County youth are proving they are not just ready for the future — they are Beyond Ready.Beginning this past Sunday, Columbia County joined…
Storm forecasters say Floridians, particularly across the Panhandle and Big Bend regions, should pay attention to a system organizing off Mexico’s east coast.With a 90% chance of forming into a named system, a National Hurricane Center outlook on Tuesday stated that “interests from the Florida…
Columbia running back Jerome Horne returns a kickoff 43 yards into Manatee territory on Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)
With a 7-0 record, the question must be asked.Does Columbia deserve a shot at the Open Division playoffs?There’s an argument to be made that the Tigers do. They picked up their fourth win over a team that’s currently ranked in the MaxPreps top 70 when they beat current No. 54 Manatee 51-28…
Tim Morrison, Jordan Roberts and members of the 2019 baseball team were inducted into the Suwannee Hall of Fame last Thursday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
LIVE OAK — Nearly 40 years and more than 100 inductees later, the Suwannee High Sports Hall of Fame committee has one goal when it brings in new members each year: keeping the standard high.“Something I say every year and I mean this, when you talk about our committee and what we look for, we…
Branford hitter Anabella Dicks (left) and libero Ava Alcorn (right) celebrate a point against Fort White on Sept. 22. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)
Branford’s volleyball team extended its winning streak to seven on Monday night.Here are the scores and stats from Oct. 5.VOLLEYBALL— Branford 3, Union County 0: The Class Rural No. 2 Buccaneers (21-2) avenged an early season loss to the Tigers (9-13) with a 25-19, 25-15, 25-20 sweep at home. It…
