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Home struck by gunfire late Wednesday

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, October 6, 2022
A home in northeastern Lake City was struck by gunfire Wednesday night, although nobody was injured. According to the Lake City Police Department, officers responded to four separate reports of gunfire in the northeastern area of the city between 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Wednesday.
The Gala of the Royal Horses will show off various breeds of horses performing maneuvers once used on battlefields at the Oaks Equestrian Center on Saturday. (COURTESY)

The Gala of the Royal Horses will show off various breeds of horses performing maneuvers once used on battlefields at the Oaks Equestrian Center on Saturday. (COURTESY)

Artistry on horseback: Gala of Royal Horses show coming to The Oaks

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Horsing around is now encouraged. At least it will be on Saturday. The Gala of the Royal Horses, a showcase featuring some of the most storied and celebrated horses in the international equestrian community, will make its Lake City debut on Saturday beginning at 7 p.m.
The Florida Peanut Federation is throwing a Pink Peanut Soiree for girls, ages 9-15, and the favorite women in their lives on Saturday at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds. (HOLLY FRAZIER PHOTOGRAPHY)

The Florida Peanut Federation is throwing a Pink Peanut Soiree for girls, ages 9-15, and the favorite women in their lives on Saturday at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds. (HOLLY FRAZIER PHOTOGRAPHY)

Goss, FPF cracking open ‘Pink Peanut Soiree’

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Peanuts are lots of things. They can be used in a variety of ways and are quite plentiful in the south. But for all the legumes are, they generally aren’t fun and exciting. At least not until Laura Fowler Goss, the Branford-based executive director of the Florida Peanut Federation got involved.
Columbia County Manager David Kraus goes through a Powerpoint presentation at Tuesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia County Manager David Kraus goes through a Powerpoint presentation at Tuesday’s Board of County Commissioners meeting. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

County eyes Richardson agreement

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
More than 100 people poured into the Columbia County School Board Administrative Complex Auditorium Tuesday evening, with the majority of them urging county commissioners to keep the Richardson Community Center open.
Jadyn Simpson (right) learns how to work a pump resuscitation bag at a Century Ambulance booth Tuesday night during the Lake City Police Department’s National Night Out event. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Jadyn Simpson (right) learns how to work a pump resuscitation bag at a Century Ambulance booth Tuesday night during the Lake City Police Department’s National Night Out event. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

‘Night Out’ draws crowd

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
With a chance at a hefty prize pool on the line Tuesday night, Jadyn Simpson made a beeline straight to the first booth she saw assembled at Lake City’s National Night Out event.

Lewis murder trial resumes Thursday

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Dashan Lewis’ trial for a 2019 shooting death is underway at the Columbia County Courthouse. A jury was selected for the trial Monday with the state presenting Tuesday in the murder trial.
City Manager Paul Dyal said during Monday’s city council meeting that another assessment of City Hall would be needed before making a final decision on the building’s fate. (FILE)

City Manager Paul Dyal said during Monday’s city council meeting that another assessment of City Hall would be needed before making a final decision on the building’s fate. (FILE)

Council punts on City Hall

TONY BRITT
Monday, October 3, 2022
The fate of the current city hall building will rest in the hands of Lake City’s new complete city council.
Lake City Community Program Manager Terri Phillips (left), and Kimi Roberts hold vendor baskets promoting the upcoming inaugural Farm To Table, A Taste of Columbia, Lake City, Florida event, which will take place 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Darby Pavilion. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Lake City Community Program Manager Terri Phillips (left), and Kimi Roberts hold vendor baskets promoting the upcoming inaugural Farm To Table, A Taste of Columbia, Lake City, Florida event, which will take place 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Darby Pavilion. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Locally sourced food on the menu

TONY BRITT
Monday, October 3, 2022
Columbia County’s earliest roots shows a strong relationship and bond with the agriculture industry. While the bond may not be as visible in modern times, local residents recognize the importance of agriculture in the county’s history and its future.