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Commissioner Tim Murphy said he was ‘blindsided’ by the Lake City Humane Society’s request for additional funding to take care of the increased number of dogs brought in to the center. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Commissioner Tim Murphy said he was ‘blindsided’ by the Lake City Humane Society’s request for additional funding to take care of the increased number of dogs brought in to the center. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

County provides funds to students, Mikesville center

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, March 22, 2024
The Columbia County Board of County Commissioners was in a giving mood at the beginning of its Thursday meeting. During presentations from Fort White Middle/High School, as well as the Mikesville Community Center, the board gave each $5,000 toward their respective aims.

Lake City native named NASPA president

NEWS STAFF
Friday, March 22, 2024
A Lake City native is now the president of a national student affairs organization. Amelia Parnell, who has been the Vice President for research and policy at NASPA — Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education, was named the group’s president Wednesday.
Assistant County Manager Kevin Kirby urged the Columbia County Commission to consider reinstituting impact fees on new development to help the county meet future infrastructure needs. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Assistant County Manager Kevin Kirby urged the Columbia County Commission to consider reinstituting impact fees on new development to help the county meet future infrastructure needs. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

County considers reinstituting impact fees

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Friday, March 22, 2024
Money issues took center stage during both the Columbia County Commission’s workshop and following meeting Thursday.
A pair of workers for Charles Peeler Construction move dirt at the site of a future Tractor Supply Co. store on East Duval Street in Lake City. Crews are currently getting the site ready for building construction. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

A pair of workers for Charles Peeler Construction move dirt at the site of a future Tractor Supply Co. store on East Duval Street in Lake City. Crews are currently getting the site ready for building construction. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Clearing room for Tractor Supply

TONY BRITT
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The landscape along the eastern end of Duval Street has significantly changed in the past few days, as mounds of dirt, heavy machinery and signs of construction have replaced trees and grass in the lot east of the Save A Lot supermarket in Lake City.
Catholic Charities Lake City Regional Director Shannon Moser said the organization’s organizers are reaching out to businesses to collect essential food items for those in need. (FILE)

Catholic Charities Lake City Regional Director Shannon Moser said the organization’s organizers are reaching out to businesses to collect essential food items for those in need. (FILE)

Catholic Charities gearing up for fundraising push

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The local Catholic Charities office is in the midst of a campaign that was launched to promote awareness and create a month-long effort of collecting food donations to aid local families in need.

Zecher top real estate agent in Florida

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Another year, another chance to be recognized as among the best in the nation for Missy Zecher. The Lake City-based RE/MAX real estate agent was recently announced as the company’s top dog in closed transactions in Florida for 2023.

Lake City man accused of sexual battery on minor

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Lake City Police are looking for more information on a suspect accused of filming explicit acts with a minor. According to an LCPD release, Shomari Mikel Denson, 25, was arrested Sunday after officers were called to the lobby of the department to the report of an alleged sexual battery.
AgroLiquid adminstrators David Gilliam (from left), Gerrit Bancroft, Nick Bancroft, Alan Kennedy and Todd Cressman toss dirt from their shovels during Tuesday morning’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new AgroLiquid plant at the North Florida Mega Industrial Park. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

AgroLiquid adminstrators David Gilliam (from left), Gerrit Bancroft, Nick Bancroft, Alan Kennedy and Todd Cressman toss dirt from their shovels during Tuesday morning’s groundbreaking ceremony for the new AgroLiquid plant at the North Florida Mega Industrial Park. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

AgroLiquid plants itself at megasite as first tenant

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
A collective community dream formed more than two decades ago became a reality Tuesday morning when the North Florida Mega Industrial Park held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first business.
Councilwoman Chevella Young speaks during Monday’s meeting. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Councilwoman Chevella Young speaks during Monday’s meeting. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Council looking to set up manager interview dates

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
The Lake City Council is down to its top three candidates for the city manager position. Now council members just have to agree on a set of days to get them to the city for interviews.
Columbia County Veterans Service Officer George Wehrli poses in front of the county’s new veterans services office. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia County Veterans Service Officer George Wehrli poses in front of the county’s new veterans services office. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Veterans Services settling in at new location

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Columbia County’s veterans services office is providing information to veterans in the area about their benefits at a new location.