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A sign for Gateway Crossing sits at the intersection of NW Centurion Court and U.S. 90, near the proposed sites of Sonic Drive-In and RibCrib restaurants. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

City gives green light to Gateway Crossing plans

JAMIE WACHTER

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Two proposed restaurants received two thumbs up from a City of Lake City board. The city’s Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved site plan reviews for both a Sonic Drive-In and RibCrib barbecue restaurant at its Tuesday evening meeting.

Five seriously injured in SUV crash on I-75

NEWS STAFF

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

A Lake City woman and her young passengers were taken to a hospital after a tire blowout sent their vehicle tumbling off the road. According to a Florida Highway Patrol release, a 29-year-old woman was driving an SUV southbound on Interstate 75 near the 406 mile marker around 3 p.m.

HAECO Americas’ lease at the Lake City Gateway Airport is set to expire at the end of the year. Lake City Councilmembers said they’ve been negotiating a renewal. (FILE)

City: HAECO rent hike to $11M

JAMIE WACHTER

Monday, August 1, 2022

Lake City officials are proposing a sky-high rate increase on HAECO Americas lease at the Lake City Gateway Airport.

Tyrone Mullins (standing), an organizer for the Community Barbers Giving Back event, works as one of 11 barbers on Sunday that provided free haircuts at the back to school event. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Barbers’ event back in style

TONY BRITT

Monday, August 1, 2022

More than 500 people gathered at the Richardson Community Center on Sunday afternoon and all had the beginning of the 2022-23 school year on their mind.

The Lake City Fire Department team poses with the newly won Boots and Badges Charity Basketball trophy. (COURTESY)

LCFD answers call, wins Boots and Badges

TONY BRITT

Monday, August 1, 2022

Local first responders — known more for their exploits when it comes to saving lives than playing basketball — proved they are no pushovers on the hardwood.

LCPD: Gunfire incidents top 100

JAMIE WACHTER

Monday, August 1, 2022

The century mark was eclipsed this weekend. With three more incidents of gunfire reported between Saturday night and early Monday morning, the Lake City Police Department has now responded to more than 100 calls involving gunfire this year: 102 to be exact.

A construction crew works on digging ground for a new roundabout near Bascom Norris Drive back in November. (FILE)

Detours planned on U.S. 41 as construction nearly wraps up

NEWS STAFF

Monday, August 1, 2022

Periodic lane closures due to construction on Columbia County’s first roundabout will continue this week, but only for a few days. The Florida Department of Transportation issued a notice that beginning tonight, travelers on Bascom Norris Drive and U.S.

‘Lifesaving’ deputies honored

NEWS STAFF

Monday, August 1, 2022

Two Columbia County Sheriff’s deputies have been honored for their quick actions following a May lightning strike. Sheriff Mark Hunter presented the “Lifesaving Award” to Brian Scott and Shayne Newman on Friday for their response to a May 16 incident in which three people were struck by lightning.

Gateway Crossing, a commercial development next to the Interstate 75 and U.S. Highway 90 interchange, may soon be the new home to a Sonic Drive-In and RibCrib barbecue restaurant. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Cooking up development: Sonic, RibCrib planned for Gateway Crossing

TONY BRITT

Friday, July 29, 2022

The Gateway Crossing commercial development is cooking up a pair of additions. According to documents from the City of Lake City, Gateway Crossing owner Parker Neely plans to add a Sonic Drive-In as well as a RibCrib restaurant.

Federal funds aimed for CCS additions

TONY BRITT

Friday, July 29, 2022

A large influx of federal funding is being targeted for improvements and additions at schools with the Columbia County School District. The school district has scheduled a public hearing on its $127.8 million budget and proposed tax changes for 6 p.m.