City of Lake City, Columbia County and state officials gather outside the Florida Freedom Tour truck ahead of their own look at the exhibit inside. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
When a pair of repurposed semi-trailers carrying portions of Florida history arrived in Lake City and parked at the Columbia County annex on Thursday morning, it didn’t take long for local officials to arrive on site to see the county’s newest temporary attractions.
Columbia County Attorney Joel Foreman told the County Commission that the state government basically has tied its hands on how to set its permit fees moving forward. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
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)
City of Lake City, Columbia County and state officials gather outside the Florida Freedom Tour truck ahead of their own look at the exhibit inside. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
When a pair of repurposed semi-trailers carrying portions of Florida history arrived in Lake City and parked at the Columbia County annex on Thursday morning, it didn’t take long for local officials to arrive on site to see the county’s newest temporary attractions.While local elected and appointed…
Columbia County Attorney Joel Foreman told the County Commission that the state government basically has tied its hands on how to set its permit fees moving forward. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
The cost of commercial permits in Columbia County is decreasing, while residential work is likely going to cost more.The Columbia County Commission unanimously approved a new fee schedule for application and permit fees in the county’s building and zoning departments at its meeting Thursday. The…
A group of Belmont Academy students look over an exhibit within the Florida Freedom 250 truck. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
Downtown Lake City literally became a classroom learning space for a group of students on Thursday.Whether the subject was history, math, civics, social studies or geography, local businesses and civil service offices became learning spaces for Belmont Academy students, who were taking a field trip…
The Lake City Police Department will hold its National Night Out celebration from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday in the gravel parking lot adjacent to the Lake City Public Safety Building, 225 NW Main Blvd.“This year is going to be our biggest event,” said Ashley Hardison, LCPD community relations coordinator…
The Columbia County Commission wants a bit more time to see how good of a neighbor they are willing to be for other jurisdictions.During its meeting Thursday morning, the commission voted unanimously to table a pair of agreements — one with Alachua County and one with the City of Lake City —…
A revised Columbia County drug-free workplace policy is being sent back for more revisions.The Columbia County Commission voted 3-1 on Thursday to reject the revised policy, requesting the committee of department heads that worked on it, instead simplify the plan. Commission Chairman Tim Murphy…
The Branford girls cross country team won the Cedar Key Invite on Thursday. (COURTESY)
The Branford girls cross country team won the Cedar Key Invite on Thursday behind a runner-up finish from Kelbie Snider (21:51.2) and a third-place finish from Ella Harris (22:05.5).The duo’s performance helped the Lady Buccaneers finish with 37 points, winning a tiebreaker with Citrus Creek. Also…
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…
