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I-75 Toyota of Lake City, which is currently located near downtown along U.S. Highway 90, is planning a new site along Interstate 75 just northwest of the HCA Lake City Hospital. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

I-75 Toyota of Lake City, which is currently located near downtown along U.S. Highway 90, is planning a new site along Interstate 75 just northwest of the HCA Lake City Hospital. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Toyota Dealership planning new site along I-75

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, December 6, 2024
A Lake City car dealership is looking to drive its business across town. Columbia County’s planning and zoning board will consider approving a site plan at its Thursday meeting for I-75 Toyota of Lake City’s new dealership along Interstate 75 just northwest of HCA Lake City Hospital.
Palms Medical Group has proposed a plan to operate a primary care clinic for the Lake Shore Hospital Authority in the old physical therapy building on the Lake Shore campus. (FILE)

Palms Medical Group has proposed a plan to operate a primary care clinic for the Lake Shore Hospital Authority in the old physical therapy building on the Lake Shore campus. (FILE)

LSHA wants response from city

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, December 6, 2024
The Lake Shore Hospital Authority wants an answer from the City of Lake City and wants it now.
Sen. Jennifer Bradley and Rep. Chuck Brannan listen during last year’s Columbia County legislative delegation hearing at Florida Gateway College. the hearing for the upcoming Legislative session is set for Wednesday, Jan. 8. (FILE)

Sen. Jennifer Bradley and Rep. Chuck Brannan listen during last year’s Columbia County legislative delegation hearing at Florida Gateway College. the hearing for the upcoming Legislative session is set for Wednesday, Jan. 8. (FILE)

Legislative delegation hearing set for January

NEWS STAFF
Friday, December 6, 2024
The Columbia County legislative delegation will meet early next year before heading into session. Rep. Chuck Brannan (R-Macclenny), the chairman of the delegation, announced Thursday that the annual delegation hearing will be held Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 9 a.m.

LCPD: Woman set fire to her own house

NEWS STAFF
Friday, December 6, 2024
A house fire Wednesday afternoon was caused by a woman setting her residence ablaze, according to the Lake City Police Department. According to an LCPD release, witnesses told authorities that the fire on NE Bradley Terrace at 2:07 p.m.
Members of the Lake City-Columbia County Historical Museum prep to cut the ribbon during the museum’s grand re-opening event Thursday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Members of the Lake City-Columbia County Historical Museum prep to cut the ribbon during the museum’s grand re-opening event Thursday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Historical Museum gets makeover, grand re-opening

TONY BRITT
Friday, December 6, 2024
A new day has dawned in Columbia County history and ironically enough, it took place at the Lake City-Columbia County Historic Museum.

LCPD: Woman set fire to own house

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, December 5, 2024
  A house fire Wednesday afternoon was caused by a woman setting her residence ablaze, according to the Lake City Police Department. According to an LCPD release, witnesses told authorities that the fire on NE Bradley Terrace at 2:07 p.m.
Sheila Carr, Gateway Art Gallery curator, organizes a display of Christmas decorations that are for sale during the organization’s annual Mistletoe Magic fundraiser. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Sheila Carr, Gateway Art Gallery curator, organizes a display of Christmas decorations that are for sale during the organization’s annual Mistletoe Magic fundraiser. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Annual arts and crafts fair runs through Christmas Eve

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
’Tis the season to find the perfect gift for loved ones, friends and family and the Gateway Art Gallery is looking like Santa’s workshop as Christmas approaches.