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CHS Class of 22 nets $1.5M in scholarships

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, May 20, 2022
As the Columbia High Class of 2022 prepares to take its next step, it won’t go empty-handed. During senior awards festivities this week, nearly 70 Columbia seniors racked up more than $1.5 million in scholarship funding to benefit them along the way. Graduation is set for Friday at CHS.

FGC ‘excited’ over nursing funding

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, May 19, 2022
It is just what the doctor — and college administrators — ordered. Monday’s announcement from Gov. Ron DeSantis of the approval of more than $125 million for nursing education in the upcoming state budget was met with excitement at Florida Gateway College.
Century Ambulance recognized Gary Howard (left) and Thomas Stinson for their work the past year. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Century Ambulance recognized Gary Howard (left) and Thomas Stinson for their work the past year. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Century thanks first responders

TONY BRITT
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Area first responders were treated to one giant ‘thank you’ Wednesday afternoon. Century Ambulance hosted a luncheon for first responders, attracting paramedics, law enforcement officers, and firefighters to a celebration of Emergency Medical Services Week.
Shots were fired at the Fast Track gas station at the intersection of State Road 100 and County Road 245 early Wednesday afternoon, leading to a pair of arrests. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Shots were fired at the Fast Track gas station at the intersection of State Road 100 and County Road 245 early Wednesday afternoon, leading to a pair of arrests. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

CCSO: Still working on why pair fired shots at gas station

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Authorities are still trying to figure out what led to a Lake City gas station filling up with gunfire Wednesday afternoon.
Bell (clockwise from top left), Byrd, Curry, Ridgeway, Shade, Stephens, and Thompkins

Bell (clockwise from top left), Byrd, Curry, Ridgeway, Shade, Stephens, and Thompkins

Ongoing feud results in melee

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
The third time was the charm for the Lake City Police Department. Eight people, including one juvenile, were arrested after the LCPD received a call around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday about a disturbance at Cedar Park Apartments, according to an LCPD release.

Fort White graduating ‘close-knit’ seniors

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
FORT WHITE — The final chapter of high school is coming Friday for a group of Fort White High School students. More than 100 Indians will graduate Friday night when the school holds its annual commencement exercises. Fort White will hold its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2022 at 8 p.m.
Lake City Fire Chief Josh Wehinger receives his badge from wife, Lari, as son, Ty, looks on during a swearing-in ceremony Tuesday night at the Columbia County School District Administrative Complex Auditorium. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Lake City Fire Chief Josh Wehinger receives his badge from wife, Lari, as son, Ty, looks on during a swearing-in ceremony Tuesday night at the Columbia County School District Administrative Complex Auditorium. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

New chiefs sworn in

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
It’s now official. The Lake City Police Department and Lake City Fire Department have new chiefs. And new assistant chiefs for good measure following a joint pinning/promotional ceremony Tuesday night.