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LCPD arrests armed man for breaking into U-Haul

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
An armed man has been arrested after authorities say he was caught rummaging through moving trucks at a Lake City convenience store. According to a Lake City Police Department release, officers were called to the Circle K at the U.S. Highway 90 and Interstate 75 interchange around 10 p.m.

Lake City man arrested after standoff, shooting two

NEWS STAFF
Sunday, June 9, 2024
After a lengthy standout Saturday night and into Sunday morning, authorities took a Lake City man into custody on attempted murder charges. According to a Lake City Police Department release, officers responded to a NW Wilson Street residence around 8 p.m. Saturday to the reports of a shooting.

Woman charged with attempted murder for hit and run

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, June 8, 2024
A Lake City woman was arrested Saturday morning after running down a victim in her car. According to a Lake City Police Department release, officers responded to the corner of South Marion Avenue and SW Crescent Street at 8:57 a.m.
Lake City Manager Don Rosenthal looks to repair the city’s fractured relationship with Columbia County as well as bring development and restore the city’s CRA. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Lake City Manager Don Rosenthal looks to repair the city’s fractured relationship with Columbia County as well as bring development and restore the city’s CRA. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

New Lake City Manager Don Rosenthal bringing fresh vision

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, June 7, 2024
While Don Rosenthal didn’t start as Lake City’s manager until Monday, he’s been specifically prepping for this job — his “one last hurrah” — for more than two years. In March 2022, Rosenthal interviewed with the Lake City Council via Zoom for its vacant managerial position.
Lake City’s Karley Scott Collins released her second country music EP Friday. The five song collection of Collins’ original songs, ‘Write One,’ is available for download on multiple digital music streaming services. Collins’ music features songs with Keith Urban and Charles Kelley. (COURTESY)

Lake City’s Karley Scott Collins released her second country music EP Friday. The five song collection of Collins’ original songs, ‘Write One,’ is available for download on multiple digital music streaming services. Collins’ music features songs with Keith Urban and Charles Kelley. (COURTESY)

Collins joined by country stars on ‘Write One’

TODD WILSON
Friday, June 7, 2024
Nashville recording artist Karley Scott Collins released her second EP Friday, featuring five original songs and the cooperative work of two high-profile country music performers.
Columbia County Commissioner Rocky Ford said the current setup between the county and the Town of Fort White to handle solid waste disposal in the town is ‘obviously not working.’ (FILE)

Columbia County Commissioner Rocky Ford said the current setup between the county and the Town of Fort White to handle solid waste disposal in the town is ‘obviously not working.’ (FILE)

County looks to ‘trash’ disputes with Fort White

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, June 7, 2024
The Columbia County Commission took three votes Thursday that it hopes will dispose of disputes with the Town of Fort White. During the board’s Thursday morning meeting, it unanimously approved sending a dump truck and backhoe to the town to use with the town’s water utility.
Columbia County Commissioner Ron Williams suggested the North Florida Water Utilities Authority hire Dale Williams as a consultant to help it get started. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia County Commissioner Ron Williams suggested the North Florida Water Utilities Authority hire Dale Williams as a consultant to help it get started. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Utility group eyes Williams’ help

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The North Florida Water Utilities Authority is now official. And the independent special district may have a familiar face advising it through its infancy stages.