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Man arrested after carjacking in Jacksonville

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, November 4, 2023
A Jacksonville man is facing charges across North Florida following a carjacking and pursuit that ended in Columbia County on Friday afternoon. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office received information around 12:30 p.m.
Nancy Turner, who lives in Woodborough North, agreed that issues remain in the neighborhood. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Nancy Turner, who lives in Woodborough North, agreed that issues remain in the neighborhood. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

County still has issues with Woodborough North

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, November 4, 2023
The Woodborough North subdivision has gotten clearance from its issues with the Suwannee River Water Management District, but not the Columbia County Commission.
Vern Lloyd of Lake City hands a flag to a youngster who sprinted to catch up to the Military Officers Association of America float during the 2019 Veterans Day parade. (FILE)

Vern Lloyd of Lake City hands a flag to a youngster who sprinted to catch up to the Military Officers Association of America float during the 2019 Veterans Day parade. (FILE)

Veterans Day parade looks to ‘Salute Veterans’

TONY BRITT
Saturday, November 4, 2023
A picturesque scene depicting patriotism, pride and honor, with an abundance of American flags, is expected to unfold along Marion Avenue next weekend when the annual Veterans Day parade makes its return. The parade will take place 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov.
A detour road for the expanded Busy Bee project is neededto ease congestion at the Interstate 75 and U.S. Highway 41 interchange in Ellisville. The Columbia County Commission authorized staff to begin negotiations on property to build that road. (COURTESY)

A detour road for the expanded Busy Bee project is neededto ease congestion at the Interstate 75 and U.S. Highway 41 interchange in Ellisville. The Columbia County Commission authorized staff to begin negotiations on property to build that road. (COURTESY)

Purchase sought to aid growth in Ellisville

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Columbia County administration has received the green light to look into purchasing property to help clear the way for a major project in southern Columbia County.

LCPD: Injured man made up robbery story

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, November 4, 2023
A Gainesville man, who was hospitalized after an alleged robbery early Wednesday morning, was arrested for making a false report. According to a Lake City Police Department release, the statements received from Cory Armstrong Jr.
Connor Sanders (standing left), who is portraying the character of King of Hearts in Columbia High School’s production of Alice At Wonderland, rehearses a scene on Monday afternoon. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Connor Sanders (standing left), who is portraying the character of King of Hearts in Columbia High School’s production of Alice At Wonderland, rehearses a scene on Monday afternoon. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

CHS showing off ‘modern take’ on Alice in Wonderland

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The crazy scenario of what would happen if a person went down a rabbit hole is intersecting with today’s technology.

One man hospitalized after alleged robbery

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
The Lake City Police Department is looking for information about an alleged robbery that left one man hospitalized. According to an LCPD release, officers were dispatched to a home on Sago Glen around 1 a.m. Wednesday after a 911 call hung up.