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Lake City Councilman James Carter said not supporting the resolution to place a non-binding straw poll on the November ballot about the Flock cameras was saying that the council didn’t want to know what the residents think about the issue. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Lake City Fire Department driver/engineer and paramedic Chris Bethea (from left) and firefighters Jayden Britton-Drew and Nate Williams II are pictured with the department’s first Advanced Life Support engine. It went into service Saturday. (COURTESY)

Lake City Councilwoman Tammy Harris was among the council members who wanted a permanent name on the planned splash pad at Youngs Park rather than it changing based on sponsorship. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

The mural by Cosby Hayes on the outside of the Columbia County Public Library’s West Branch detailing America’s history is now completed after Hayes added color to the various scenes from the past 250 years. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia County Clerk of Court Jay Swisher holds the Boots and Badges championship trophy ahead of this year’s tournament. The Legal Eagles, representing attorneys at the courthouse, are the defending champions. (COURTESY)

Layne Schultetus, clad in an American jersey, was all smiles with a plate full of the chicken perlau dinner ahead of Thursday’s Columbia County GOP candidate rally at the Westside Community Center. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

AgroLiquid site manager Jeff Herald prepares ingredients inside the Lake City facility. (COURTESY AGROLIQUID)

The Florida Gateway Chamber of Commerce’s new name adorns its sign alongside State Road 47 in Lake City. The Chamber announced the name change Thursday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)