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Students attending the Columbia High School Theater Camp try on various costumes Wednesday morning. Approximately 50 students have been attending the week-long camp, which culminates with a production on Friday afternoon. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Students attending the Columbia High School Theater Camp try on various costumes Wednesday morning. Approximately 50 students have been attending the week-long camp, which culminates with a production on Friday afternoon. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia theater camp opening new worlds

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Not only can theater transport audiences to different places, it also provides youth an opportunity to experience a new world. Crystal Free, the Columbia High theater teacher, is hoping this week’s CHS theater camp will open doors for the children taking part.
Green (from left), Cooper and Clark were arrested after a Wednesday morning shooting on SW Pizarro Place.

Green (from left), Cooper and Clark were arrested after a Wednesday morning shooting on SW Pizarro Place.

Daytime shooting sparks 3 arrests

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
A shooting at a Lake City apartment complex Wednesday morning led to three arrests. Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to apartments off of SW Pizarro Place at 10:20 a.m. after a male suspect fired shots at occupants of a vehicle parked in front of the complex.
Dr. Molly White (right) gives her presentation to the LSHA board during Wednesday's meeting. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Dr. Molly White (right) gives her presentation to the LSHA board during Wednesday's meeting. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

A potential ’solution’ for Lake Shore

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
With its big prize of the main hospital building off the table for smaller medical companies, the Lake Shore Hospital Authority began its search for tenants to occupy other, smaller buildings on its campus.
Columbia County officials will hold a workshop the first week of August to discuss options for the future of mowing services on public roadways, such as here on Country Club Road. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia County officials will hold a workshop the first week of August to discuss options for the future of mowing services on public roadways, such as here on Country Club Road. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

County looks to cut out mowing issue

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Columbia County’s mowing issues are growing as long as the tall that lines the county’s roadways. “I don’t have enough fingers, toes or in between, to count all the complaints,” said Kevin Kirby, assistant county manager.

Books close Monday for Aug. 23 election

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Times is running low on voters — or potential voters — looking to register for the August primary election. The registration books for the primary election close at 5 p.m.
The Lake Shore Rehabilitation center is among the buildings up for grabs to a handful of medical and other organizations looking to utilize space on the Lake Shore campus. (FILE)

The Lake Shore Rehabilitation center is among the buildings up for grabs to a handful of medical and other organizations looking to utilize space on the Lake Shore campus. (FILE)

Seeking second opinions: LSHA to consider options for other facilities on campus

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Though the main hospital building on the Lake Shore Hospital Authority campus may be the crown jewel, a handful of other organizations believe the campus’s auxiliary buildings are at least worthy of  their time.
Members of the Elks Lodge pose with CCSO Deputy Shane Hartopp (black shirt) during the Lodge’s barbecue dinner fundraiser. Local residents also donated cakes to be auctioned off, with the proceeds benefiting Hartopp’s recovery from a flash bang grenade injury. (COURTESY)

Members of the Elks Lodge pose with CCSO Deputy Shane Hartopp (black shirt) during the Lodge’s barbecue dinner fundraiser. Local residents also donated cakes to be auctioned off, with the proceeds benefiting Hartopp’s recovery from a flash bang grenade injury. (COURTESY)

Elks Lodge raises $6,500 for deputy injured in drug bust

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
A Saturday afternoon barbecue is a common occurrence for families. However, last Saturday the local Elks Lodge held a barbecue dinner fundraiser where community members became family raising more than $6,000 for Deputy Shane Hartopp, who was injured in the line of duty.
Lake City Police Department Chief Gerald Butler (right) speaks with a pair of diners at Kountry Korner on Saturday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Lake City Police Department Chief Gerald Butler (right) speaks with a pair of diners at Kountry Korner on Saturday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Chief concerns: Butler addresses violence, agency changes at event

TONY BRITT
Monday, July 18, 2022
Kountry Korner’s menu Saturday morning included coffee, grits, eggs and the plans the Live City Police Department has to stem rising violence to keep the community safe.

County GOP rallies begin in Mason City

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, July 18, 2022
Political talking season is here. The Columbia County Republican Party will hold the first of its two campaign rallies this evening in Mason City. The second event is set for July 28 at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds. The Mason City rally will start at 6 p.m.