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U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Gainesville) laughs during her update at the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Breakfast on Tuesday at The Blanche Hotel. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack (R-Gainesville) laughs during her update at the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Breakfast on Tuesday at The Blanche Hotel. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Cammack, Brannan, Bradley provide updates at return of Chamber event

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Whether it is Tallahassee or Washington, an agriculture background is beneficial for getting into politics. At the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Breakfast at The Blanche Hotel on Tuesday, both State Rep. Chuck Brannan (R-Macclenny) and U.S. Rep.
Art Holliday, a former Summers Elementary principal, stands next to the sign for the ‘Art Holliday Building’ at the school on Tuesday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Art Holliday, a former Summers Elementary principal, stands next to the sign for the ‘Art Holliday Building’ at the school on Tuesday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Summers building named after former principal

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Art Holliday was careful to thank everyone he could think of who helped in his journey. On Tuesday, some of those he mentioned got to repay the favor.
Children receive a painting lesson from Pedro Jermaine, a professional artist from Live Oak, during a Hands of Change event at Richardson Community Center. (COURTESY)

Children receive a painting lesson from Pedro Jermaine, a professional artist from Live Oak, during a Hands of Change event at Richardson Community Center. (COURTESY)

Hands of Change looks to impact youth

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
A different appetite was quenched last week at the Richardson Community Center cafeteria. Rather than feeding lunch or dinner to patrons, the room became a site to feed and fuel the dreams of local youngsters on Thursday.
Christopher Lydick, the chair of the city’s Planning and Zoning Board, gave credit to Mark Ganskop for changing plans for his apartment complex based on public input at a previous meeting. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Christopher Lydick, the chair of the city’s Planning and Zoning Board, gave credit to Mark Ganskop for changing plans for his apartment complex based on public input at a previous meeting. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Modified apartment complex plans passed by zoning board

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
A once-controversial housing development is back on track after getting approval from the Lake City Planning and Zoning Board.
Max, a retired Lake City Police Department K-9 officer, passed away suddenly Sunday. (COURTESY)

Max, a retired Lake City Police Department K-9 officer, passed away suddenly Sunday. (COURTESY)

Retired LCPD K-9 officer dies

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
A retired Lake City K-9 officer has passed away. LCPD 340-K, also known as Max, retired in February 2021 after 18 months of serving with the Lake City Police Department. Max passed away suddenly on Sunday, according to an LCPD release.
Aaliyah Singh concentrates on her watercolor painting Friday during the Young Da Vinci Art Camp at the Gateway Art Gallery. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Aaliyah Singh concentrates on her watercolor painting Friday during the Young Da Vinci Art Camp at the Gateway Art Gallery. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Young at art: Annual free camp exposes children to art

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, July 28, 2023
A group of students will pack up new artistic skills when school resumes next month. The Gateway Art Gallery’s annual three-day Young Da Vinci Art Camp concluded Friday with a full class of 20 students between the ages of 8-12.

Tractor Supply looking at second location

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, July 28, 2023
A zoning change on the east side of Lake City could clear the way for a new Tractor Supply Company store. Lake City’s planning and zoning board will consider a request at its 5:30 p.m. meeting Tuesday at Lake City Hall to rezone four vacant parcels covering 3.56 acres along E.

Kids Feeding Kids hosting back-to-school giveaway

TONY BRITT
Friday, July 28, 2023
Gently-used items and, potentially, new bookbags are on the menu for a Kids Feeding Kids back-to-school event next week. The organization is hosting a back-to-school giveaway from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5, at its thrift store, 4201 S. U.S. Highway 441.

Dealer faces 10 years in federal prison

NEWS STAFF
Friday, July 28, 2023
A Lake City drug dealer faces up to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday. A sentencing date has not yet been set for Austin Harper, 26, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.