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A plane overturned along the shore at Anastasia State Park on Monday when a Lake City pilot made an emergency landing due to engine failure. (COURTESY ST. AUGUSTINE POLICE DEPARTMENT)

A plane overturned along the shore at Anastasia State Park on Monday when a Lake City pilot made an emergency landing due to engine failure. (COURTESY ST. AUGUSTINE POLICE DEPARTMENT)

LC pilot not hurt in emergency beach landing

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
ST. AUGUSTINE — A Lake City pilot was not injured when engine failure caused an emergency landing on the beach Monday.
David Mangrum, a U.S. Army veteran, addressed patriotism with the hundreds that attended Saturday’s Veterans Day dinner at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

David Mangrum, a U.S. Army veteran, addressed patriotism with the hundreds that attended Saturday’s Veterans Day dinner at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Patriotism on display: Hundreds of vets attend return of annual dinner

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, November 14, 2022
From the red, white and blue table decorations to the hundreds of guests of honor, patriotism was on full display Saturday at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds.
Meridian Behavioral Healthcare CEO Don Savoie said he has received public support. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare CEO Don Savoie said he has received public support. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

LHSA OK’s repairs to Women’s Center

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Monday, November 14, 2022
The Lake Shore Hospital campus continues to take shape from the ground up while the last major player for its hospital building gets ready for public outreach.
Pressed pills, which look like Ibuprofen but contain fentanyl, were discovered Saturday night in a traffic stop in Lake City. (COURTESY)

Pressed pills, which look like Ibuprofen but contain fentanyl, were discovered Saturday night in a traffic stop in Lake City. (COURTESY)

Fentanyl pills found in traffic stop

NEWS STAFF
Monday, November 14, 2022
Things aren’t always what they seem. A search during a routine traffic stop Saturday evening turned up what appeared to be ordinary pain medication. However, according to a Lake City Police Department release, those pills were actually laced with fentanyl. At 7:49 p.m.

OUR OPINION: Sheriff’s quick action shows accountability

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter’s quick response in punishing two deputies for their improper actions and policy violations during a recent encounter with a pedestrian in Lake City shows the sheriff’s leadership and it deserves a closer look. CCSO Sgt.
Terri Phillips, (second from left) stands with her husband Bobby Phillips (front row from from left) Jimmy Sparks and Darlene Smith and (back row, from left) Bree Faulkner and James Smith after she was selected as the 2022 Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen of the Year during the organization’s annual Business Excellence Awards Ceremony on Monday night. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Terri Phillips, (second from left) stands with her husband Bobby Phillips (front row from from left) Jimmy Sparks and Darlene Smith and (back row, from left) Bree Faulkner and James Smith after she was selected as the 2022 Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen of the Year during the organization’s annual Business Excellence Awards Ceremony on Monday night. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Phillips honored for passion to revitalize Lake City’s core

TONY BRITT
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Her childhood memories of a vibrant downtown Lake City provide Terri Phillips all the motivation she needs to get up and go to work in the morning.
Janice Medford (left) and Jaime Brock show off snowmen made out of pinecones at a vendor’s booth during last year’s holiday market. (FILE)

Janice Medford (left) and Jaime Brock show off snowmen made out of pinecones at a vendor’s booth during last year’s holiday market. (FILE)

Christmas festival planned for downtown

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Christmas traditions from around the world are coming to downtown Lake City. Christopher Esing and Lake City Community Program Director Terri Phillips are organizing a Christmas/holiday festival for Saturday, Dec. 10.
Veterans who attended the Veterans Stand Down event Wednesday received bags of toiletries. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Veterans who attended the Veterans Stand Down event Wednesday received bags of toiletries. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Standing up for vets

TONY BRITT
Saturday, November 12, 2022
The American Legion Post 57 became a one-stop shop this week for organizations looking to stand up for area veterans. CareerSource Florida Crown hosted its annual Homeless Veteran Stand Down at American Legion Post 57 On Wednesday, drawing more than 100 veterans to the event.
The Chasteen’s Still Truckin’ food truck will be one of three serving up lunches Tuesday at the Foundation for Florida Gateway College’s Give Back to the Pack event. (COURTESY)

The Chasteen’s Still Truckin’ food truck will be one of three serving up lunches Tuesday at the Foundation for Florida Gateway College’s Give Back to the Pack event. (COURTESY)

FGC Foundation offering food for funds

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, November 12, 2022
For this year’s Giving Day, the Foundation for Florida Gateway College is giving back to its supporters. For donations to support FGC students, the Foundation will be providing meals Tuesday from a choice of three different food trucks as part of the Give Back to the Pack event.
American Legion Riders from Post 57 get set for their annual motorcycle ride as part of the Toys for Tots program last Saturday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

American Legion Riders from Post 57 get set for their annual motorcycle ride as part of the Toys for Tots program last Saturday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Toys for Tots run revs up donations

TONY BRITT
Saturday, November 12, 2022
The local Toys for Tots program has started its preparations for what officials expect to be a busy holiday season for collecting and giving gifts. The effort received a substantial boost last weekend when motorcyclists from the area opened their wallets and donated a toy drive to start the season.