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A mixed year of local housing markets came to a close recently.

Several Rotary Club of Lake City members took to local schools and preschools Friday morning, each armed with a copy of the same book.

The message couldn’t have been more clear.

One local attorney has no objections after being recognized for his efforts in the community.

The Third Judicial Circuit welcomed its newest circuit judge Thursday afternoon when Fred L. Koberlein Jr. was sworn in during an investiture ceremony at the Columbia County Courthouse.

A brush fire on the southeast side of Lake City consumed more than 40 acres Thursday afternoon before it was contained by rangers from the Florida Forest Service District Office.

While the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is free from handling animal control, it will still likely be under county control moving forward.

For 8-year-old Olivia Medeiros, the wait was irresistible.

Columbia County officials are headed back to the drawing board for handling animal control.

A pair of electrical companies are giving trees away to customers in honor of Florida Arbor Day.