Andrea Sirard, Columbia County Youth Services librarian, flips through a children’s book ahead of the library’s Big Read event, which is promoting early literacy and the relaunch of the library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
Guest readers, refreshments and an indoor obstacle course are just a few of the items that will be featured at the local library later this week to promote an early literacy program.From 3:30-5 p.m. on Friday the Columbia County Main Branch public library will host its ‘The Big Read’ program.
Lee Pinchouck, the director of the Foundation for Florida Gateway College, speaks at the Laced Up for Love Sneaker Ball on Saturday, which raised funds for Catholic Charities. (MONJA SLATER/Lake City Reporter)
A speeding Sarasota man was finally caught after a relay of law enforcement officers tracked him...
Columbia County 4-H brings healthy living education directly to students at Minnie J. Niblack Elementary School through Choose to Move! Healthy Habits for Life. Lessons combine discussion, hands-on learning, and movement activities designed to help students connect healthy choices with everyday life. (COURTESY COLUMBIA COUNTY EXTENSION)
A Live Oak man was convicted last week of murder charges for a brutal 2024 killing.
Sheilah Broughton has written a book on the history of the buildings in downtown Mayo, ‘Historic Downtown Mayo, Florida,’ which is raising funds for the Lafayette County Historical Society. (COURTESY)
Andrea Sirard, Columbia County Youth Services librarian, flips through a children’s book ahead of the library’s Big Read event, which is promoting early literacy and the relaunch of the library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
Guest readers, refreshments and an indoor obstacle course are just a few of the items that will be featured at the local library later this week to promote an early literacy program.From 3:30-5 p.m. on Friday the Columbia County Main Branch public library will host its ‘The Big Read’ program. The…
Lee Pinchouck, the director of the Foundation for Florida Gateway College, speaks at the Laced Up for Love Sneaker Ball on Saturday, which raised funds for Catholic Charities. (MONJA SLATER/Lake City Reporter)
A little dancing and a lot of sweets combined to fuel a weekend fundraiser for the local Catholic Charities office that serves Columbia and surrounding counties.The second Laced Up for Love Sneaker Ball, with presenting sponsor Apex Imaging, took place Saturday evening at Florida Gateway College…
A speeding Sarasota man was finally caught after a relay of law enforcement officers tracked him down on his motorcycle.According to a Columbia County Sheriff’s Office release, a deputy noticed a motorcycle leaving a motel parking lot and enter another on U.S. Highway 90 around 1 a.m. on Sunday.…
Columbia County 4-H brings healthy living education directly to students at Minnie J. Niblack Elementary School through Choose to Move! Healthy Habits for Life. Lessons combine discussion, hands-on learning, and movement activities designed to help students connect healthy choices with everyday life. (COURTESY COLUMBIA COUNTY EXTENSION)
By HEATHER M. FUTCHColumbia County ExtensionStudents at Minnie J. Niblack Elementary School are already learning that the choices they make can influence what happens next. During September, students had an opportunity to put that idea into action — literally — as they took part in Choose to Move,…
The entrance to Will’s Pumpkin Patch across 72nd Trace from the Publix in Live Oak. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Fall fun can support a good cause this year in Live Oak.The Will Carpenter AYA Cancer Foundation’s Will’s Pumpkin Patch opened Tuesday and will operate daily through Oct. 31 across 72nd Trace from Publix. All proceeds from the patch will go to support local families who have children and young…
A Live Oak man was convicted last week of murder charges for a brutal 2024 killing.Leroy Duval, 62, was found guilty Friday of second degree murder, aggravated child abuse and burglary with battery for the March 2, 2024, murder of Blake Reaves. Duval will be sentenced Monday at 9 a.m. at the…
Sheilah Broughton has written a book on the history of the buildings in downtown Mayo, ‘Historic Downtown Mayo, Florida,’ which is raising funds for the Lafayette County Historical Society. (COURTESY)
MAYO — The plan wasn’t to write a book.However, when the Writers Ink group asked Sheilah Broughton if she could provide the history to the building in downtown Mayo that the Lafayette County Historical Society is hoping to turn into a museum, she agreed.That simple request soon expanded into a…
Suwannee County Fire Rescue’s Special Operations Team has officially been designated within the State of Florida Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) System as a Type 1 Technical Rescue Team, receiving the official designation TRT-201.This designation represents a significant milestone for SCFR and…
The Errol Buchanan family (Errol, Felecia, and Tanya) was named the Lafayette County Farm Family of the Year by the Lafayette County Farm Bureau. (COURTESY)
By EMILY BEACHLafayette County ExtensionThe 2026 Lafayette County Farm Family of the Year is the Errol Buchanan family.Errol Buchanan began his farming journey on his parents’ farm, where he grew tobacco, corn, watermelons, and peas. The family also raised beef cattle and broiler chickens.…
A group of participants in the Pregnancy Care Center’s Walk/Run 4 Life in Live Oak pose for a photo following the run. (COURTESY)
The streets of Live Oak were busy with runners and walkers Saturday morning with both groups looking to pitch in and save unborn babies.The group trekking through town was participating in the annual Pregnancy Care 5K Walk/Run 4 Life fundraising event.The Pregnancy Care Center’s office in Live Oak…
Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell turns upfield after a catch against Riverside last Friday. (BRENT KUYKENDALL/Lake City Reporter)
With a long trip ahead Friday night, Columbia coach Brian Allen doesn’t want another slow start from his team.Especially against a squad like Manatee.The Class 4A No. 2 Tigers (6-0) will take a 3-hour bus ride to Bradenton on Friday to face the Class 5A No. 10 Hurricanes (4-2) in a 7:30 p.m.…
