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FHP: Single-car crash kills one

NEWS STAFF
Monday, March 7, 2022
ELLISVILLE — A 65-year-old Lake City man is dead after he was involved in a single vehicle car crash Monday. The incident occurred at 5:18 p.m. near the U.S. Highway 441 and Interstate 75 off ramp.
A former dentist office at 875 SW State Road 47 will be the new Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce building once renovations are complete. (COURTESY)

A former dentist office at 875 SW State Road 47 will be the new Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce building once renovations are complete. (COURTESY)

Chamber of Commerce buys building to serve as new office

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, March 4, 2022
Looking for room to grow, the Lake City-Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is planting itself on the southern edge of town.

City set to talk over quit claim for LCHS

TONY BRITT
Friday, March 4, 2022
City officials are considering executing a quit claim deed for the Lake City-Columbia County Humane Society for local property so the humane society has the ability to apply for commercial lending. The topic has been scheduled as a resolution for city council members for the the 6 p.m.
Chick-fil-A associates pose in front of the new food truck that will be serving up fast food treats. (COURTESY)

Chick-fil-A associates pose in front of the new food truck that will be serving up fast food treats. (COURTESY)

Chick-fil-A debuts new food truck

TONY BRITT
Friday, March 4, 2022
The Lake City Chick-fil- A has added a new element to its business model — a food truck. Last week the Lake City Chick-fil-A introduced the food truck as it made its maiden voyage to Live Oak selling some of the restaurant’s most popular foods.
Flamingo Apparel co-owner Don Jones said his new store at Branford Crossing shopping plaza will have a grand opening on Saturday. (COURTESY)

Flamingo Apparel co-owner Don Jones said his new store at Branford Crossing shopping plaza will have a grand opening on Saturday. (COURTESY)

Flamingo Apparel set for grand opening of LC store

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Don Jones is hoping to bring more than just fashion and clothes to Lake City. Rather the designer and co-owner of Flamingo Apparel is hoping their first brick-and-mortar store can change the culture in the community as well.
Hugh Thomas (right) and Charlie Keith address the council at Thursday morning’s meeting. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Hugh Thomas (right) and Charlie Keith address the council at Thursday morning’s meeting. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

County takes ‘best chance’ at solving land dispute

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Citing it as the “best chance” at solving the problem, the Columbia County Board of County Commissioners took a step to end a long-running land dispute.