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Jeffrey Hill, a Columbia County resident, told the County Commission to not accept any deal with the Suwannee River Water Management District about his property. The county and district reached an agreement two years ago about how to move forward with the Hill dam parcel. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Jeffrey Hill, a Columbia County resident, told the County Commission to not accept any deal with the Suwannee River Water Management District about his property. The county and district reached an agreement two years ago about how to move forward with the Hill dam parcel. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

County implementing traffic impact fees

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, April 19, 2024
The Columbia County Commission provided a green light on impact fees to help with transportation infrastructure moving forward. Assistant County Manager Kevin Kirby presented a traffic impact study performed in 2007 to the board during its Thursday meeting.

Attempted kidnapping at bus station thwarted

NEWS STAFF
Friday, April 19, 2024
A homeless man was arrested Friday morning after attempting to kidnap a child from a bus at the Greyhound station. According to the Lake City Police Department, a victim was attempting to exit the bus at the Lake City station on S. Marion Avenue at 9:15 a.m.
IC Construction will have two homes on this year’s Parade of Homes, including this 4,089-square-foot house on NW Old Mill Road. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

IC Construction will have two homes on this year’s Parade of Homes, including this 4,089-square-foot house on NW Old Mill Road. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Parade includes new builders, new looks

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, April 19, 2024
The seventh annual Parade of Homes will feature a bit of a new look.

Lake City man killed in single vehicle crash

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, April 18, 2024
A Lake City man was killed Thursday afternoon in a single vehicle crash just northwest of Lake City. According to a Florida Highway Patrol release, a 60-year-old man was traveling north on Turner Avenue when his car left the roadway near NW Park Drive at 1:31 p.m. Thursday.
Radiant Credit Union’s new building at 1688 W. U.S. Highway 90 will open the beginning of next week. The credit union will close its current branch today to start the move to the new location. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Radiant Credit Union’s new building at 1688 W. U.S. Highway 90 will open the beginning of next week. The credit union will close its current branch today to start the move to the new location. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Radiant banking on new building

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Lake City’s newest bank building is just about ready to start welcoming in new and existing clients. Radiant Credit Union’s Lake City branch will shift its operations ever so slightly across the street from its current location at 1659 W. U.S. Highway 90 to 1688 W. U.S.
Terri Phillips, the City of Lake City’s community program director, said her inspiration for bringing the Multicultural Fiesta to the city was to do ‘something different.’ (FILE)

Terri Phillips, the City of Lake City’s community program director, said her inspiration for bringing the Multicultural Fiesta to the city was to do ‘something different.’ (FILE)

World will be displayed at Multicultural Fiesta

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Slices of life from around the globe such as music, food, dance, fun and crafts that settled in Lake City, will be featured this weekend as the city hosts its a Multicultural Fiesta. The event will take place from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Lake City man faces life sentence for 2020 murder

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
A Lake City man faces life in prison after being convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder. Christopher Dortly, 37, was found guilty of murder, attempted murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon Wednesday after a two-day trial.
Fort White High School Principal Keith Couey (left) displays the championship belt alongside FDOT District Two Secretary Greg Evans. Fort White students increased their seatbelt wearing by 25% during the course of the competition. (COURTESY)

Fort White High School Principal Keith Couey (left) displays the championship belt alongside FDOT District Two Secretary Greg Evans. Fort White students increased their seatbelt wearing by 25% during the course of the competition. (COURTESY)

Fort White High defends title belt in ‘battle’ with CHS

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
A ‘battle’ between two local high school wasn’t settled on a field or court, but rather in cars and parking lots.

FGC new four-year business administration degree approved

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Florida Gateway College can now offer a new bachelor of science degree. After FGC President Larry Barrett made a presentation to the State Board of Education at its meeting Wednesday in Tallahassee, the board approved the college’s new Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
Scott Samera (from left) and Danielle Samera talk home floor plans and options with Bryan Zecher during a previous Parade of Homes event. (FILE)

Scott Samera (from left) and Danielle Samera talk home floor plans and options with Bryan Zecher during a previous Parade of Homes event. (FILE)

Parade features 6 new homes, expands to Suwannee County

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
The 2024 Parade of Homes now includes six homes and has expanded its map to include eastern Suwannee County for the event that will take place on April 27-28. Premier new-home construction will be on display to the public during the weekend. The event runs from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.