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Lake City Fire Department trucks respond to a fire at the Greyhound bus station on Wednesday afternoon. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Lake City Fire Department trucks respond to a fire at the Greyhound bus station on Wednesday afternoon. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Bus station blaze put out

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Greyhound Bus station is accustomed to being a temporary parking spot for some of the largest vehicles on local roadways.
An overhead map shows Florida Power & Light’s Price Creek Solar Energy Center off State Road 100. (COURTESY)

An overhead map shows Florida Power & Light’s Price Creek Solar Energy Center off State Road 100. (COURTESY)

Massive FPL solar farm may spark NFMIP growth

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Florida Power & Light’s next solar farm in Columbia County may provide more than just electricity. The Price Creek Solar Energy Center may also energize growth at the North Florida Mega Industrial park.
Hannah Hunter (from left), Jessica Frame and Kaleah Shead enjoy their cups of shaved ice while attending the Spring Market in Olustee Park in May 2021. (FILE)

Hannah Hunter (from left), Jessica Frame and Kaleah Shead enjoy their cups of shaved ice while attending the Spring Market in Olustee Park in May 2021. (FILE)

Spring Market ready to bloom for thousands

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Downtown Lake City is expected to be bustling this weekend as thousands of people head to the area for the City of Lake City’s annal Spring Market. The third annual Spring Market will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

LCPD: Woman fired weapon during argument

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
A dispute Tuesday night led to gunfire and an arrest, according to the Lake City Police Department. An LCPD release states a man and a woman had an altercation outside an apartment around 11 p.m.

Food drive ready to collect

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The country’s largest one-day food drive returns this weekend. The National Association of Letter Carriers will be celebrating its 31st anniversary of the “Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive” on Saturday.
Eastside Elementary student Chase Bryant earned an invitation to the 2023 NASP National Tournament. (COURTESY)

Eastside Elementary student Chase Bryant earned an invitation to the 2023 NASP National Tournament. (COURTESY)

Eastside Elementary student shoots his way to national stage

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Although he hasn’t become a teenager yet, Chase Bryant declares that he’s spent a majority of his life shooting his bow and arrows. While he may have many years of experience to draw from, this weekend Bryant will get to shoot his arrows in a completely different circumstance and venue.
Former Melrose Elementary and Columbia City Elementary teacher Imogene Miller (second from right) shares a laugh with CCS Board members Cherie Hill (from left), Hunter Peeler, Keith Hudson and Superintendent Lex Carswell during Tuesday evening’s ceremony honoring five ‘Teachers of a Lifetime.’ (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Former Melrose Elementary and Columbia City Elementary teacher Imogene Miller (second from right) shares a laugh with CCS Board members Cherie Hill (from left), Hunter Peeler, Keith Hudson and Superintendent Lex Carswell during Tuesday evening’s ceremony honoring five ‘Teachers of a Lifetime.’ (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Five former educators named ‘Teachers of a Lifetime’

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The Columbia County School District formally recognized a handful of legendary teachers at its Tuesday meeting.
Performing Friday in the finals of Columbia’s Top Talent are Jaleiah Burch (sitting from left), Ashlyn Esposito and AJ Busscher; back row, Caroline Sawyer, Nathaniel Johnson, Shamaria Bowles and event sponsor and founder Ronnie Collins. Not pictured are Kenzoria Pryor and Van Morrison. (COURTESY)

Performing Friday in the finals of Columbia’s Top Talent are Jaleiah Burch (sitting from left), Ashlyn Esposito and AJ Busscher; back row, Caroline Sawyer, Nathaniel Johnson, Shamaria Bowles and event sponsor and founder Ronnie Collins. Not pictured are Kenzoria Pryor and Van Morrison. (COURTESY)

Columbia’s Top Talent set to shine

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
A group of eight local students hope their vocal talents will shine above the rest as they compete for the 2023 Columbia’s Top Talent title.
The demolition of the Bedoya building on the Lake Shore Hospital campus is now pending an inspection of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. (FILE)

The demolition of the Bedoya building on the Lake Shore Hospital campus is now pending an inspection of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. (FILE)

LSHA, EM PALS close to deal

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The Lake Shore Hospital Authority is still looking to stitch up a few loose ends in contract talks to finally bring healthcare back to its campus.

Detour planned for I-10 east ramp

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Interstate traffic will be detoured overnight the next two Thursday nights. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the exit ramp from Interstate 75 south onto Interstate 10 east will be closed from 8 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m.