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LCPD collects 90 pounds in Drug Take Back event

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
The Lake City Police Department’s participation in the national Drug Take Back Day was a success Saturday. During the local event, 90 pounds of prescription medications were collected, according to an LCPD release.
Rylee and Adrianna McKenzie talk with Noelle Royster (right), who was helping to show the home near Lake Jeffery for IC Construction during the Parade of Homes. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Rylee and Adrianna McKenzie talk with Noelle Royster (right), who was helping to show the home near Lake Jeffery for IC Construction during the Parade of Homes. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Parade of Homes draws near-record turnout

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
The expansion of the Parade of Homes into another county was greeted by near record crowds this past weekend.
Columbia High School students received the ‘Dinner Plate Award’ on Monday from Catholic Charities and Florida Gateway Food Bank officials. CHS won the award for collecting the most food last fall during the Thanksgiving food drive. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia High School students received the ‘Dinner Plate Award’ on Monday from Catholic Charities and Florida Gateway Food Bank officials. CHS won the award for collecting the most food last fall during the Thanksgiving food drive. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

CHS cleans up with ‘Dinner Plate Award’

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Catholic Charities and the Florida Gateway Food Bank dished out an award to Columbia High students this week.

FGC hosting graduations on Friday

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Florida Gateway College is holding a pair of graduation ceremonies Friday. The college’s spring commencement ceremonies are set for 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the Howard Center on the FGC campus, 149 SE College Place.
Don Rosenthal, a former assistant county administrator in Pasco County, listens during a conversation at a meet and greet event Thursday at Lake City Hall. Rosenthal was selected as the city’s next manager by the Lake City Council on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Don Rosenthal, a former assistant county administrator in Pasco County, listens during a conversation at a meet and greet event Thursday at Lake City Hall. Rosenthal was selected as the city’s next manager by the Lake City Council on Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

City Council chooses Rosenthal as manager

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, April 26, 2024
Impressed with his “all-around experience,” the Lake City Council has its top target for the city’s next top administrator.
Eight homes, including this house from IC Construction in The Oaks of Lake City, will be on display this weekend during the Parade of Homes. (JAMIE WACHER/Lake City Reporter)

Eight homes, including this house from IC Construction in The Oaks of Lake City, will be on display this weekend during the Parade of Homes. (JAMIE WACHER/Lake City Reporter)

Parade of Homes features 8 houses

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, April 26, 2024
The best of new home construction will be on display for North Florida to see this weekend. The seventh annual free Parade of Homes will feature eight houses in Columbia and Suwannee counties today and Sunday. The Parade runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and noon to 4 p.m.
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, speaking at an event in White Springs last August, will be one of the two keynote speakers May 10 at the Columbia County Republican Party’s ‘Boots and BBQ’ fundraiser. (FILE)

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, speaking at an event in White Springs last August, will be one of the two keynote speakers May 10 at the Columbia County Republican Party’s ‘Boots and BBQ’ fundraiser. (FILE)

Scott, Cammack to speak to Columbia GOP

NEWS STAFF
Friday, April 26, 2024
Two members of Florida’s Congressional delegation will be in Lake City next month. U.S. Sen. Rick Scott and U.S Rep. Kat Cammack are the keynote speakers scheduled for the Columbia County Republican Party’s “Boots and BBQ” fundraising event set for May 10 at the Blanche Hotel, 224 N. Marion Avenue.
Four pounds of methamphetamine were found beneath the hood of a car pulled over Wednesday on Interstate 75 for a busted windshield. (COURTESY)

Four pounds of methamphetamine were found beneath the hood of a car pulled over Wednesday on Interstate 75 for a busted windshield. (COURTESY)

Busted windshield nets Georgia arrest, recovery of 4 pounds of meth

NEWS STAFF
Friday, April 26, 2024
A busted windshield Wednesday led to the arrest of a wanted man from another state as well the recovery of four pounds of methamphetamine and an ongoing multi-agency investigation.
‘Hope Alive,’ a compilation book of stories of faith, is currently out in paperback, hardcover and e-book form. (COURTESY)

‘Hope Alive,’ a compilation book of stories of faith, is currently out in paperback, hardcover and e-book form. (COURTESY)

Strickland pens story on ‘miracles’ in hospital

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, April 26, 2024
Having gone through her own trials and tribulations a few years ago, a local author is now sharing her near-death experience — as well as her own religious journey — with readers.