LC man arrested for child porn
NEWS STAFF
A Lake City man faces five counts of possession of child sexual abuse material after a search of his laptop Tuesday.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Local
Councilman Todd Sampson said he’d like to see Lake City expand its senior home repairs program once the city receives its additional ARPA funding. (MORGAN MCMULLEN)
County to help city with senior home repairs
MORGAN MCMULLEN
The City of Lake City is asking Columbia County for assistance in helping out senior citizens with home repairs.
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Councilman Todd Sampson (right) listens alongside fellow councilman Eugene Jefferson and interim city manager Paul Dyal during Monday's city council meeting (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
City heads down ‘same path’ in manager search
MORGAN MCMULLEN
The latest Lake City Council meeting saw several failed motions, an allegation of racism, and still no clear answer in sight over the issue of hiring a permanent city manager.
Monday, April 18, 2022
The local Toys for Tots program lost more than $13,000 worth of toys after its office flooded. (COURTESY)
Flood costs Toys for Tots $13K
TONY BRITT
The Grinch struck the local Toys for Tots program early this year.
A catastrophic flooding incident at the Toys for Tots office damaged and destroyed more than $13,000 worth of toys, meaning the agency has to start over.
Monday, April 18, 2022
Jay, William and Dianna Swisher took part in the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday. (COURTESY)
Egg-cellent opportunity: Swisher family enjoys ‘amazing’ time at White House Easter Egg Roll
JAMIE WACHTER
Monday was something Jay Swisher had always dreamed about.
And nothing — not even late notice, high prices or cold, wet weather — could dampen the experience.
“It was amazing,” Swisher said about taking part in the White House Easter Egg Roll with his son, William, on the South Lawn on Monday.
Monday, April 18, 2022
Law enforcement blocks the entrance to Columbia High School on Monday morning after a bomb threat was made against the school. A sweep of the building turned up nothing suspicious. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
Bomb hoax hits CHS again
JAMIE WACHTER
For the second time in 35 days, Columbia High School was evacuated due to a bomb threat.
But Monday, much like March 15, the threat was determined to be a hoax after law enforcement searched the school building and campus.
Monday, April 18, 2022
Council focused on city search, again
TONY BRITT
Nine months into a laborious job search, the Lake City Council looks to hatch its next step in the process Monday.
At Monday’s City Council Meeting, set for 6 p.m. in council chambers at City Hall, 205 N.
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Lake City Police Chief Gerald Butler talks with teens about interviewing during the police department’s Sumer Youth Employment Program in 2019. (COURTESY)
LCPD aims to put teens to work
NEWS STAFF
High school students will have another outlet to get out of the house this summer.
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Roundabout project leading to detours
NEWS STAFF
Ongoing work on Columbia County’s first roundabout means additional detours.
The Florida Department of Transportation has scheduled overnight closures of Bascom Norris Drive and U.S. Highway 41 this next week, depending on the weather. The closures are slated for 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Saturday, April 16, 2022
Roundtree
High-ranking gang leader busted
NEWS STAFF
A Lake City man who authorities called the “number two” in a statewide gang operation was among 41 arrested following a year-long investigation.
Thursday, April 14, 2022