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The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT vehicle pulls out on East Duval Street following a brief standoff Tuesday morning that ended peacefully. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT vehicle pulls out on East Duval Street following a brief standoff Tuesday morning that ended peacefully. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Brief standoff ends peacefully

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
It was over almost as soon as it began. Minutes after alerting the public to a standoff on East Duval Street, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office had their suspect in custody. Samuel Scott Anderson, 32, exited the house at the corner of East Duval Street and SE McCray Avenue around 11:35 a.m.
Hooked on Heroes, a local non-profit organization, took 246 veterans fishing Saturday at the Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee. (ROB WOLFE/Special to the Reporter)

Hooked on Heroes, a local non-profit organization, took 246 veterans fishing Saturday at the Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee. (ROB WOLFE/Special to the Reporter)

Hooked on Heroes takes 246 veterans fishing

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Monday, April 4, 2022
STEINHATCHEE — If fishing is more pleasurable depending on the company, a large group of veterans might’ve had their best day ever on the water this past weekend.
A helicopter crashed along State Road 47 on Saturday morning as it tried to escape dense fog. The pilot and passenger sustained just minor injuries. (COURTESY)

A helicopter crashed along State Road 47 on Saturday morning as it tried to escape dense fog. The pilot and passenger sustained just minor injuries. (COURTESY)

Dense fog grounds copter

NEWS STAFF
Monday, April 4, 2022
FORT WHITE — Trying to find “clear air” turned into a crash landing Saturday morning. A helicopter crashed along State Road 47 near SW Sedgefield Farms Glen in southern Columbia County around 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Vehicle struck by gunfire; nobody injured

NEWS STAFF
Monday, April 4, 2022
An unexpected — and unwanted — passenger revved up a Saturday afternoon drive. Passing through downtown Lake City, three victims told officers they heard gunfire from a red Dodge Charger as they were headed east on Franklin Street around 4:45 p.m. Saturday.
A small helicopter crashed alongside State Road 47 in southern Columbia County on Saturday. The two occupants suffered minor injuries. (COURTESY)

A small helicopter crashed alongside State Road 47 in southern Columbia County on Saturday. The two occupants suffered minor injuries. (COURTESY)

Minor injuries suffered in helicopter crash

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, April 2, 2022
COLUMBIA CITY — A helicopter crash Saturday morning in southern Columbia County led to just minor injuries. Late Saturday morning, deputies from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office responded to Sedgefield Lane and State Road 47 to reports of a helicopter crash, which crashed alongside the roadway.
Aniyah Bennett (left), a pre-kindergarten student at Pinemount Elementary School, blows on her pinkie after it was painted purple by Lauren Pinchouck. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Aniyah Bennett (left), a pre-kindergarten student at Pinemount Elementary School, blows on her pinkie after it was painted purple by Lauren Pinchouck. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Rotary Club puts on fundraiser for Purple Pinkie Project

TONY BRITT
Friday, April 1, 2022
There are several thousand local elementary school-aged children going through their weekend activities with purple fingers, courtesy of a Rotary Club of Lake City project. The Rotary Club of Lake City conducted its annual Purple Pinkie Project Friday at several local schools.

City planning to discuss manager position

TONY BRITT
Friday, April 1, 2022
After declining to invite three potential city manager candidates to town for in-person interview, city officials look to map-out the next steps in the process of finding a city manager during Monday night’s city council meeting. The meeting will take place 6 p.m.
Karley Scott Collins released her latest single, ‘Tattoos,’ to streaming services on Friday. (COURTESY SONY MUSIC)

Karley Scott Collins released her latest single, ‘Tattoos,’ to streaming services on Friday. (COURTESY SONY MUSIC)

Collins leaves her mark on country scene with ‘Tattoos’

TODD WILSON
Friday, April 1, 2022
Karley Scott Collins’ new single, “Tattoos,” hit streaming services Friday, marking the Lake City native’s second release this year since signing with Sony Music Nashville.