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Lake City Councilwoman Chevella Young has requested the council discuss installing Dee Johnson as interim manager for 18 months. (FILE)

Lake City Councilwoman Chevella Young has requested the council discuss installing Dee Johnson as interim manager for 18 months. (FILE)

Councilor eyes more time for interim

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, December 15, 2023
The City of Lake City’s search for a permanent city manager is underway. At least one councilor, though, is looking to end the search before it gets too far along.

County gifted $5M for Ellisville upgrades

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, December 15, 2023
The race to ramp up the infrastructure at Ellisville received a jumpstart from the State of Florida on Friday. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office announced $5 million in Rural Infrastructure Fund funding for traffic flow and safety improvements at the Interstate 75 and U.S.
Shannon Moser is the new regional director for the Catholic Charities Lake City Regional Office. She began work there Nov. 27. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Shannon Moser is the new regional director for the Catholic Charities Lake City Regional Office. She began work there Nov. 27. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Moser looks to increase Catholic Charities outreach

TONY BRITT
Friday, December 15, 2023
Shannon Moser has a long history of working with family and community service organizations. She will continue to put those skills to use while working at the local Catholic Charities office.
Tina Teasley (from left) and Tami Saperstein paint a snowman on window panes during an art class at the Blue Goose Studio on Thursday afternoon during the Downtown Art Stroll. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Tina Teasley (from left) and Tami Saperstein paint a snowman on window panes during an art class at the Blue Goose Studio on Thursday afternoon during the Downtown Art Stroll. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Enthusiasts enjoy Downtown Stroll

TONY BRITT
Friday, December 15, 2023
Local artwork, holiday jewelry and an opportunity to fellowship with other people drew a crowd to downtown art galleries and businesses Thursday afternoon. The crowd was drawn to the area for the inaugural Downtown Art Stroll, where local art venues were highlighted.

Bullard appointed to LSHA

NEWS STAFF
Friday, December 15, 2023
The Lake Shore Hospital Authority has another board member. Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office announced the appointment of Lake City’s Jerry Bullard to the LSHA’s governing board. Bullard, of Lake City, is a property developer at GSMS Developers.
Callie Jones, 7, hugs her Minnie Mouse plush toy while shopping with Lake City Police Officer Aumaria Kelly during Wednesday morning’s Shop With A Cop event. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Callie Jones, 7, hugs her Minnie Mouse plush toy while shopping with Lake City Police Officer Aumaria Kelly during Wednesday morning’s Shop With A Cop event. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

LCPD hosts kids for annual ‘Shop With A Cop’ event

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Christian Duhart was on cloud nine and the smile on his face alone told how happy he was. Earlier in the day, he met up with Lake City Police Officer Lt. Garrett Register and the two trekked through the aisles of Walmart as Duhart searched for Christmas gifts.
Economic Development Director Jennifer Daniels said Wednesday that Project Harvest, an agricultural company, should be submitting site plans this week for space at the North Florida Mega Industrial Park. (FILE)

Economic Development Director Jennifer Daniels said Wednesday that Project Harvest, an agricultural company, should be submitting site plans this week for space at the North Florida Mega Industrial Park. (FILE)

NFMIP first tenant ready for ‘Harvest’

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The North Florida Mega Industrial Park is ready to finally reap its first “Harvest.
Pam Cochran, United Way of Suwannee Valley Leadership Donor, speaks about the importance of making contributions to the local United Way during the organization’s luncheon Wednesday afternoon at The Blanche. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Pam Cochran, United Way of Suwannee Valley Leadership Donor, speaks about the importance of making contributions to the local United Way during the organization’s luncheon Wednesday afternoon at The Blanche. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

United Way nears halfway mark on fundraising goal

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
From testimonials about using services that are funded by the United Way of Suwannee Valley, to information about why it’s important to fund the local agency, the United Way of Suwannee Valley exhibited its importance to community well-being on Wednesday afternoon.

LCPD: Chief won’t call for gift-card payment

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Lake City’s police chief won’t be calling asking for a payment with a gift card, according to the Lake City Police Department. According to an LCPD release Wednesday, officers helped a resident earlier in the day who had been dealing with a scammer.