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An RV at the Dreamin’ ‘n Driftin’ RV Resort on U.S. Highway 90 in western Columbia County has a portable fence set up around it as well as a gazebo next to it. The Columbia County Commission discussed Thursday ways to limit people treating TV campgrounds as residences. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

An RV at the Dreamin’ ‘n Driftin’ RV Resort on U.S. Highway 90 in western Columbia County has a portable fence set up around it as well as a gazebo next to it. The Columbia County Commission discussed Thursday ways to limit people treating TV campgrounds as residences. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Pulling up RV roots

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, March 7, 2025
A nearly two-hour workshop Thursday produced a list of proposed changes on how Columbia County can better regulate RV parks and campgrounds, including limiting people using the sites as permanent residences.

Home invasion shooting may be Stand Your Ground

NEWS STAFF
Friday, March 7, 2025
A shooting Tuesday night that resulted in a Lake City man killed after breaking into a home may fall under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law. According to the Lake City Police Department, the investigation into the incident suggests the case may qualify. The investigation is ongoing.
Kim Goldsmith (holding award) and Michelle Moore (to her left) show off the Columbia County Tourist Development Council’s Adrian Award received last year. The TDC received another award this year in the international sales and marketing contest with more than 800 entries alongside other officials. (FILE)

Kim Goldsmith (holding award) and Michelle Moore (to her left) show off the Columbia County Tourist Development Council’s Adrian Award received last year. The TDC received another award this year in the international sales and marketing contest with more than 800 entries alongside other officials. (FILE)

Columbia TDC receives second straight Adrian

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, March 7, 2025
Columbia County’s new tourism brand continues to garner attention and awards.

City hosting planning session

NEWS STAFF
Friday, March 7, 2025
The Lake City Council will look to the future Monday in a special meeting. The meeting, which will begin at 6 p.m. at Lake City Hall, 205 N.
The 31st annual Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo will take place Friday through Sunday at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

The 31st annual Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo will take place Friday through Sunday at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

31st annual Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo starts Friday

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
From menial tasks to using heavy equipment, preparation work is taking place at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds Rodeo Arena as the rodeo comes to town this weekend.

Home invader shot, killed

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
A home invasion suspect was shot and killed Tuesday night by an occupant in the dwelling he broke into, according to the Lake City Police Department. Authorities are withholding the identity of the 31-year-old man who was killed in the attempted home invasion.
Bobby Payne, a consultant for the North Florida Water Utilities Authority, urged the board to set goals and timelines as a ‘road map’ for its development. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Bobby Payne, a consultant for the North Florida Water Utilities Authority, urged the board to set goals and timelines as a ‘road map’ for its development. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Utility authority sets ‘aggressive’ goals for hiring, full operations

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
LIVE OAK — Urged by its consultant to set goals and milestones, the North Florida Water Utilities Authority wasted no time to do that Wednesday.