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John Larner (from left) stands with members of the Blue-Grey Army Tom Coleman, Tony Buzzella, Sean McMahon, Sheila Carr (representing the Gateway Art Gallery) and Faye Bowling Warren on Tuesday night as the 44th Annual Olustee Battle Festival poster was unveiled. Larner created the painting that will be used of the event poster. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

John Larner (from left) stands with members of the Blue-Grey Army Tom Coleman, Tony Buzzella, Sean McMahon, Sheila Carr (representing the Gateway Art Gallery) and Faye Bowling Warren on Tuesday night as the 44th Annual Olustee Battle Festival poster was unveiled. Larner created the painting that will be used of the event poster. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Painting a clear picture: Annual Olustee Festival poster unveiled

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
One of Columbia County’s most iconic buildings has now become part of the 2023 Olustee Festival.
Kids Feeding Kids officials Emily Cole (from left), John Cole and Sharon Simpkins share a group hug during the organization’s ‘Miracle on KFK Street’ on Saturday night. (COURTESY)

Kids Feeding Kids officials Emily Cole (from left), John Cole and Sharon Simpkins share a group hug during the organization’s ‘Miracle on KFK Street’ on Saturday night. (COURTESY)

Kids Feeding Kids turns to toys for Christmas baskets

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
About 100 local children were reveling in the Christmas spirit Saturday night when they were the recipients of toys from the Kids Feeding Kids program. The program held its third annual Christmas baskets dispersement Saturday.

Legion Post 107 unwraps veteran Christmas event

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
The American Legion Harry C. Gray II Memorial Post 107 looks to unwrap a new Christmas tradition this week. The Legion is opening its doors on Christmas Day from 2-5 p.m. with one goal in mind: No veteran alone on Christmas!

Five teens shot in daytime incident

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Five male teenagers were shot Monday afternoon in northwest Lake City.  According to the Lake City Police Department, officers responded to the intersection of NW Dixie Avenue and NW Wright Lane at 3:45 p.m. Monday where three juvenile males were found with gunshot wounds.
JD Curls prepares to load a bag of toys into a vehicle as Jennifer Davis brings a handful books and other items to the vehicle during the Christmas basket dispersal Monday morning at the Christian Service Center. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

JD Curls prepares to load a bag of toys into a vehicle as Jennifer Davis brings a handful books and other items to the vehicle during the Christmas basket dispersal Monday morning at the Christian Service Center. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Delivering a tradition: Christian Service Center hands out baskets, gifts, prayers

TONY BRITT
Monday, December 19, 2022
Not even sub-40-degree temperatures could stop a 40-year tradition. Christian Service Center employees and volunteers were greeted Monday morning by a line of vehicles at the facility waiting for the annual Christmas basket distributions.
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Hutto remains jailed; bond request denied

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, December 19, 2022
WEST PALM BEACH — A millionaire manslaughter suspect from Wellborn will remain in custody in Palm Beach County. Troy Hutto was denied bond in a hearing Monday morning by a Palm Beach County judge a week after his bond was revoked in the case for allegedly stalking two women in Suwannee County.
The Lake City Council tabled a proposed lease agreement with HAECO until Dec. 28 to go over the long-term deal. (FILE)

The Lake City Council tabled a proposed lease agreement with HAECO until Dec. 28 to go over the long-term deal. (FILE)

HAECO lease renewal delayed

TONY BRITT
Monday, December 19, 2022
The landing of a new long-term lease agreement between the City of Lake City and HAECO has been delayed. At its meeting Monday night, the Lake City Council tabled the proposed lease agreement at the Florida Gateway Airport to Dec.
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Hutto

Hutto wants bond, ankle monitor

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, December 17, 2022
WEST PALM BEACH — A Wellborn millionaire manslaughter suspect is looking to be released from jail once more. After a Palm Beach County judge revoked his bond Tuesday, a hearing has been set for 8:30 a.m. Monday to consider setting a new bond.