Megan Douglas (right), a representative of The Fire Watch, talks to a veteran during the Veteran Stand Down and Resource Fair at the American Legion Post 57 on Wednesday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
American Legion Post 57 was brimming with activity Wednesday morning.From veterans getting free haircuts, eating breakfast or collecting information about services they are eligible for, the facility was continuously busy for hours.The crowd in the building was attending the Veteran Stand Down and...
Columbia Teachers Association President Jenee’ Delaney, speaking at a previous Columbia County School Board meeting, told the board on Tuesday that it needs to take care of its employees when it comes to the large insurance increases proposed. (FILE)
FORT WHITE — The Columbia County School Board hopes to sharpen its pencils when it comes to its...
Baker Correctional Institution in Sanderson became an immigrant detention center due to its proximity to the Lake City Gateway Airport and the infrastructure already in place at the state facility. (KALEY MANTZ/Fresh Take Florida)
Two detainees held at Deportation Depot were released by mistake over the weekend and later...
Fort White Elementary School fifth-graders created graduation caps and diplomas while attending an event at the college on Friday morning. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
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)
WHITE SPRINGS — The 75th annual celebration of Florida’s folk culture will come a little bit early.
Live Oak City Council President Vanessa Brown Robinson said if the city was going to create an assistant city manager position it should be a full-time real position. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Columbia receiver Legend Camiel (19) runs over to celebrate with receiver Jaylon Willis (5) after Willis a caught touchdown against Manatee on Oct. 2. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)
Columbia knew this matchup could decide a district championship long before the season began.
Fort White linebacker Kayden Ireland hangs on the back of Madison County quarterback Chad Mitchell as other Indians converge last Thursday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
Megan Douglas (right), a representative of The Fire Watch, talks to a veteran during the Veteran Stand Down and Resource Fair at the American Legion Post 57 on Wednesday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
American Legion Post 57 was brimming with activity Wednesday morning.From veterans getting free haircuts, eating breakfast or collecting information about services they are eligible for, the facility was continuously busy for hours.The crowd in the building was attending the Veteran Stand Down and…
Columbia Teachers Association President Jenee’ Delaney, speaking at a previous Columbia County School Board meeting, told the board on Tuesday that it needs to take care of its employees when it comes to the large insurance increases proposed. (FILE)
FORT WHITE — The Columbia County School Board hopes to sharpen its pencils when it comes to its employees’ insurance premiums.Superintendent Keith Couey pulled the approval of the insurance payroll deductions from the board’s agenda Tuesday in order to provide time to try to improve the…
Baker Correctional Institution in Sanderson became an immigrant detention center due to its proximity to the Lake City Gateway Airport and the infrastructure already in place at the state facility. (KALEY MANTZ/Fresh Take Florida)
Two detainees held at Deportation Depot were released by mistake over the weekend and later apprehended and returned to the detention facility, officials have confirmed.In a statement to the News Service of Florida, the Florida Division of Emergency Management said an administrative error resulted…
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 improved by the end of the month and received a further boost from a wet start to October.The Suwannee River Water Management District’s hydrologic conditions report — which highlights rainfall,…
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)
WHITE SPRINGS — The 75th annual celebration of Florida’s folk culture will come a little bit early.The Florida Folk Festival, which is held annually at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs, will occur earlier next year. The 75th annual event is scheduled for April…
Live Oak City Council President Vanessa Brown Robinson said if the city was going to create an assistant city manager position it should be a full-time real position. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
The City of Live Oak won’t be adding a temporary assistant managerial position.City Manager Larry Sessions’ request to create an assistant city manager position to add to a current department head to help attend meetings and stay up to date on the full operations of the city was rejected by the…
Suwannee County residents have opportunities the next two weeks to find out more information and ask questions about the proposed half-cent sales tax on the November ballot.The Suwannee County School District is hosting an informational meeting on the tax referendum on Monday at the Suwannee High…
Mark Leone, a representative from the Florida State Fraternal Order of Police, said any renegotiations that don’t come with a rejected contract could constitute ‘unfair labor practice.’ (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
A new contract with the City of Live Oak’s unionized police officers will have to wait.While the local police union members unanimously ratified a collectively bargained agreement with the city earlier Tuesday afternoon, the Live Oak City Council — on the advice of City Attorney Todd Kennon — voted…
Growth is not only coming to the City of Live Oak, it is already here.At the end of the Live Oak City Council’s meeting Tuesday night, Development Manager George Curtis took a few moments to update the council on the amount of growth the city experienced in the recently completed fiscal year.Curtis…
Veterans Robert (Air Force) (from left), Samuel (Navy), Janet DaSilva (Army and Elk member), Tuck (Air Force), John Strayer (ER), Donald Watson (past PDD), Lori Watson (Grant Coordinator) and Ed DaSilva (VA Domicilary Activities Director) were present for the Live Oak Elks Lodge’s donation toward Domiciliary field trips. (COURTESY LIVE OAK ELKS LODGE)
The Live Oak Elks Lodge is helping fund a pair of field trips for local veterans.Earlier this month, members of the Live Oak Elks Lodge #1165 presented a pair of $500 gift cards to the Robert H. Jenkins Jr. Veterans Domiciliary in Lake City from the Elks National Foundation Freedom Grant.The gift…
Live Oak Mayor Frank Davis said Florida City Week is a ‘fun’ way to help promote the city, local businesses and unity between local governments. (FILE)
The City of Live Oak plans to celebrate its role as a municipality and the businesses inside it next week as part of Florida City Week.The city, which held its first Florida City Week celebration a year ago, has activities planned each day next week, starting with a Mix and Mingle with both the…
