Local

The Flattlanders, which includes Lake City’s Brian Andrews (second from right), Matt Melton (from left), Joey Lazio and Andy Kennan, placed fourth in the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America national band competition this past weekend in Nashville. (COURTESY)

The Flattlanders, which includes Lake City’s Brian Andrews (second from right), Matt Melton (from left), Joey Lazio and Andy Kennan, placed fourth in the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America national band competition this past weekend in Nashville. (COURTESY)

Flattlanders reach new heights: Lake City’s Andrews, band place fourth nationally

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Experienced pickers, a North Central Florida-based bluegrass band nearly played at a national championship level.

County close to rail deal at mega park

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The first step in bringing rail service into the North Florida Mega Industrial Park is ready to be taken. At Thursday’s commission meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the Columbia County School Board Auditorium, 372 W.

Lake City man faces sexual assault charges

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
A Lake City man is being charged after police say he sexually assaulted a minor. According to a Lake City Police Department release, authorities arrested Dallas Michael Walters, 26, on Saturday after police received a complaint of a sexual battery of a juvenile under the age of 12.
Teresa Brannon (right) hugs Lynda Granoff after she was introduced by the Lake City Board of Realtors as the Realtor of the Year for 2023 at a luncheon Thursday. Granoff was the previous year’s top Realtor. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Teresa Brannon (right) hugs Lynda Granoff after she was introduced by the Lake City Board of Realtors as the Realtor of the Year for 2023 at a luncheon Thursday. Granoff was the previous year’s top Realtor. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Brannon is Realtor of Excellence

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, January 26, 2024
Noted for her support and dedication to others, Teresa Brannon said it comes from an honest place. Brannon, owner and broker at Brannon Real Estate, said she remembers when she was struggling too. So if she sees an opportunity to help, she takes advantage.
The only hurdle remaining in the deal for the Lake Shore Hospital building on Lake DeSoto between the Lake Shore Hospital Authority and Meridian Behavioral Healthcare is a claim the Masonic Lodge has on the parking lot. (FILE)

The only hurdle remaining in the deal for the Lake Shore Hospital building on Lake DeSoto between the Lake Shore Hospital Authority and Meridian Behavioral Healthcare is a claim the Masonic Lodge has on the parking lot. (FILE)

Masons seeking $500K for parking lot

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, January 26, 2024
As the Lake Shore Hospital Authority closes in on determining the future of the downtown hospital campus, one Lake City group is hoping that includes a major payday. Heading into Tuesday’s special LSHA board meeting at 5:15 p.m.

Tax Aide program opening at library

NEWS STAFF
Friday, January 26, 2024
Local residents will be able to get free tax preparation and assistance from the AARP Foundation’s Tax Aide Program in filing their 2023 taxes. The service will be available at the Columbia County Public Library main library branch, 308 NW Columbia Ave. as the host site.
Lake City’s Karley Scott Collins was one of 14 female artists named to CMT’s Next Women of Country 2024 class on Tuesday. (COURTESY)

Lake City’s Karley Scott Collins was one of 14 female artists named to CMT’s Next Women of Country 2024 class on Tuesday. (COURTESY)

Lake City’s Karley Scott Collins named to CMT’s 2024 Next Women of Country class

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
NASHVILLE — A Lake City native could be the next big thing in Nashville. Karley Scott Collins was one of the 14 female artists named to CMT’s 2024 Next Women of Country class. The group was revealed Tuesday at a standing-room-only event at City Winery in Nashville.
Nickolas Stewart (from left), Gian Rivera, portraying a detective and butler, question Schmari Lockley during dress rehearsal for The Alibis, a Columbia High School theater production that will take place this weekend. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Nickolas Stewart (from left), Gian Rivera, portraying a detective and butler, question Schmari Lockley during dress rehearsal for The Alibis, a Columbia High School theater production that will take place this weekend. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

CHS theater serving up dinner, drama with “The Alibis”

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
A catered dinner followed by laughter, drama, and a story full of twists is on the menu for local theater lovers this weekend. The Columbia High theater program is hosting its annual mystery dinner theater event, “The Alibis,” at the Norman Choice Performing Arts Center on the CHS campus.