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Hanging out nearly turns into abduction

NEWS STAFF
Monday, December 20, 2021
It wasn’t the type of hanging out that a Lake City woman was looking for. Inviting an acquaintance through social media over to hang out at her SE Inglewood Avenue residence over the weekend, the Lake City police say the woman instead was a victim of an attempted kidnapping.

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

NEWS STAFF
Monday, December 20, 2021
Authorities are searching for a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run incident Friday evening that killed a Lake City woman. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 48-year-old woman was standing in the roadway near NE Moody Court across from the Lake City Gateway Airport just before 7 p.m.
Tammy Sarber (clockwise from left), Chris Walters, Sadie House and Amy Johnson load food into a client’s van during the Christian Service Center annual Christmas Basketball give-away Monday morning. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Tammy Sarber (clockwise from left), Chris Walters, Sadie House and Amy Johnson load food into a client’s van during the Christian Service Center annual Christmas Basketball give-away Monday morning. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Christian Service Center delivers baskets

TONY BRITT
Monday, December 20, 2021
A constant stream of vehicles came, went and parked at the southern lane of the Christian Service Center on Monday morning.

Cops say suspect ran due to holidays

NEWS STAFF
Monday, December 20, 2021
A Lake City man just wanted to be home for the holidays. But wanted on a Suwannee County warrant, the man fled from Columbia County deputies on Sunday morning, leading a high speed chase throughout the eastern side of Lake City. Spotted by a deputy running a stop sign at Montrose Avenue and U.S.

Cops: Hangry customer starts food fight

NEWS STAFF
Monday, December 20, 2021
Tired of waiting for his breakfast Saturday morning, a Lake City man let his hanger get the best of him. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, 29-year-old Major Stockton started throwing plats and food around the Waffle House at 2963 W. U.S. Hwy. 90 a little after 7 a.m. Saturday.
Dotson (top left, clockwise), Cooper and Saucer are all moving to new schools for second semester.

Dotson (top left, clockwise), Cooper and Saucer are all moving to new schools for second semester.

District reshuffles principals

TONY BRITT
Friday, December 17, 2021
Students at three local schools can expect to see new administrators when they return to classes for the second half of the school year.

Williams resigns as interim manager

TONY BRITT
Friday, December 17, 2021
A new year and another new interim manager for the City of Lake City. Lake City’s latest interim city manager Mike Williams, tendered his resignation Friday afternoon, indicating Dec. 31 will be his final day in the post.
Avery and Twyla Roberts (middle) pose with FGC Foundation Executive Director Lee Pinchouck (left) and FGC President Lawrence Barrett Thursday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Avery and Twyla Roberts (middle) pose with FGC Foundation Executive Director Lee Pinchouck (left) and FGC President Lawrence Barrett Thursday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Name recognition: FGC dedicates public safety school to Avery and Twyla Roberts

TONY BRITT
Thursday, December 16, 2021
OLUSTEE — The Florida Gateway College Foundation honored the dedication, partnership and commitment of longtime supporters Avery and Twyla Roberts Thursday morning.

Santa Jam returns to boost toy drive

JAMIE WACHTER
Thursday, December 16, 2021
What seemed like an obvious way to give back to the community has turned out to be a hit for Halpatter Brewing Company and the Elks Lodge. The brewery is hosting its fourth annual Santa Jam on Saturday at the Elks Lodge, starting at 3 p.m.