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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.

Walker seeking mayoral seat

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
There’s a new name in the race for Lake City mayor. Noah Walker announced his candidacy for the seat Tuesday after filing his initial campaign form with the City Clerk’s office earlier this month. Qualifying for the city elections runs from noon on June 10 to noon on June 14.
Two individuals are detained following the crash Wednesday afternoon. A suspect was taken into custody but their name was not released Wednesday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Two individuals are detained following the crash Wednesday afternoon. A suspect was taken into custody but their name was not released Wednesday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Suspect crashes fleeing from traffic stop

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
A vehicle fleeing from an attempted traffic stop crashed in downtown Lake City on Wednesday afternoon. First Responders from the Lake City Police Department, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and Century Ambulance respond to a traffic crash that occurred shortly after 3 p.m.

FGC Foundation hosting .4ishK run

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Whether you like to run or not, The Foundation of Florida Gateway College has an event that could be just your speed. A fringe benefit of participating is enjoying delicious refreshments from local businesses. Oh, people can actually run if they’d like, too. On Feb.
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church in Lake City is now a member of The Global Methodist Church. (COURTESY)

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church in Lake City is now a member of The Global Methodist Church. (COURTESY)

Wesley Memorial joins The Global Methodist Church

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church of Lake City is now a member church of The Global Methodist Church. The church announced this week that it joined GMC on Dec. 15.