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Mike Peacock speaks to the Lake Shore Hospital Authority board Tuesday before it rejected his proposal. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Mike Peacock speaks to the Lake Shore Hospital Authority board Tuesday before it rejected his proposal. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Peacock vows action after Lake Shore dismissal

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Mike Peacock doesn’t want to sit still, even after his plans for the Lake Shore Hospital building went up in smoke.
Rustyann Brown, a member of the American Legion Post 57, discusses the need for additional support for veterans from the county’s office Thursday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Rustyann Brown, a member of the American Legion Post 57, discusses the need for additional support for veterans from the county’s office Thursday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Vets seek more aid from county

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Local veterans want some additional help from Columbia County.
Fort White Middle School students Evan McKinney (left) and Cyler Robinson won FFA national titles for their work with hydroponics. McKinney teamed up with Marshall Bussey (not pictured) on his winning project. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Fort White Middle School students Evan McKinney (left) and Cyler Robinson won FFA national titles for their work with hydroponics. McKinney teamed up with Marshall Bussey (not pictured) on his winning project. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Three Fort White Middle students win national FFA crowns

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
FORT WHITE — A trio of Fort White Middle School FFA students now have a new title: national champions. The students won national titles at the National FFA convention for their work on addressing sustainability of food production for the world population that is continually increasing.

Three injured in Lake City shooting

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
A late night shooting incident Tuesday on the north side of Lake City sent three people to area hospitals. Lake City police officers responded to the area of NW Early Street and NW Georgia Avenue, just west of NW Main Boulevard, around 10:30 p.m.
Don Savoie, CEO of Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, discussed bringing a mental health and substance abuse treatment clinic to the Lake Shore Hospital campus at Tuesday’s meeting. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Don Savoie, CEO of Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, discussed bringing a mental health and substance abuse treatment clinic to the Lake Shore Hospital campus at Tuesday’s meeting. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Hospital building status still uncertain

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
One building at the Lake Shore Hospital Authority’s campus is now spoken for. Now the process for finding a tenant for the main hospital building will be taken directly to Columbia County residents. Tuesday night’s LSHA meeting saw Your ER Solutions, led by Drs.
Meally Jenkins, the founder and director of the Christmas Dream Machine, looks over the towels that have been donated to the organization. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Meally Jenkins, the founder and director of the Christmas Dream Machine, looks over the towels that have been donated to the organization. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Cranking up the Dream Machine

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
When you’re wearing a Christmas sweater and Santa Claus earrings on Nov. 1, you’ve established that you love the holiday season.
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a visit to Lake City in September prior to Hurricane Ian. (FILE)

Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a visit to Lake City in September prior to Hurricane Ian. (FILE)

DeSantis making Lake City ‘Pit Stop’

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Ron DeSantis’ re-election campaign is making a North Florida pit stop this week. As the campaign winds down, DeSantis will appear at Florida Gateway College’s Howard Center on Thursday for a “Keep Florida Free Pit Stop” rally at 6:30 p.m. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m.
Dr. Molly White with Your ER Solutions discusses their plans with the Lake Shore Hospital Authority board Tuesday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Dr. Molly White with Your ER Solutions discusses their plans with the Lake Shore Hospital Authority board Tuesday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

LSHA wants to sew up deal with Your ER

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
The bidding wars for property on the Lake Shore Hospital Authority are drawing to a quick close. So far, there is one clear-cut winner and one definite loser with still more to be determined. The LSHA board approved a motion seeking a contract agreement with Drs.

Fair Talent Contest deadline today

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park and the Florida Gateway Fair are looking for talented performers. The fair’s annual talent contest is Thursday at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds, but the registration deadline is 5 p.m. today.