Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Slices of life from around the globe such as music, food, dance, fun and crafts that settled in Lake City, will be featured this weekend as the city hosts its a Multicultural Fiesta.
The event will take place from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday at Wilson Park and Darby Pavilion, 200 NE Hillsboro Street,…
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
A Lake City man faces life in prison after being convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder.
Christopher Dortly, 37, was found guilty of murder, attempted murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon Wednesday after a two-day trial. The jury of six men and six women deliberated about 40…
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
MAYO — A Mayo man was convicted Monday of second-degree murder in an August 2022 shooting.
Earnest Turner, 53, was found guilty by a Lafayette County jury of three men and three women on Monday on the murder charge as well as attempted first-degree premeditated murder and burglary after about an…
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
MAYO — The race to be the top law enforcement officer in Lafayette County is also the most expensive.
Brian Lamb, Lafayette County’s sheriff the past 16 years, has received $1,150 in contributions toward his re-election campaign, the top fundraiser so far in the county. His opponent in the…
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Lake City police officers have a bit different look this month.
As part of the ongoing commitment to protect children and promote their well-being, the Lake City Police Department was honored to accept the donation of blue badges from the UF Child Advocacy Center in honor of Child Abuse Prevention…
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
LIVE OAK — The days are getting longer, and country music is getting sweeter at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park this weekend.
The weekend performance begin Friday with teenage county artist Katie O, who is described as having a “Loretta Lynn voice.” More country music will rock the stage…
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
A ‘battle’ between two local high school wasn’t settled on a field or court, but rather in cars and parking lots.
The Florida Department of Transportation recently hosted its Battle of the Belts competition between Fort White and Columbia High Schools to see which could get a higher percentage of…
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Florida Gateway College can now offer a new bachelor of science degree.
After FGC President Larry Barrett made a presentation to the State Board of Education at its meeting Wednesday in Tallahassee, the board approved the college’s new Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
The…
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — Florida has quickly launched an appeal after a U.S. district judge rejected a 2020 decision by the federal government to shift permitting authority to the state for projects that affect wetlands.
Attorneys for the state filed a notice Monday that is a first step in challenging the…
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
JASPER — Local health authorities are issuing a health advisory to residents and visitors near the Withlacoochee River.
According to a Florida Department of Health in Hamilton County press release, a wastewater overflow in the City of Valdosta, Georgia, from recent excessive rain amounts is to…
