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LCPD searching for suspects following gunfire at apartments

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Reports of gunfire at a Lake City apartment complex Wednesday afternoon turned up spend shell casings, but no suspects. According to a Lake City Police Department release, officers responded to the Cedar Park Apartments on NW Bascom Norris Drive at 4:23 p.m. Wednesday after a report of gunfire.

LC man faces burglary charges for home invasion

NEWS STAFF
Thursday, March 17, 2022
Shattering a pair of doors, a Lake City man was arrested Monday on burglary and property damage charges. According to the Lake City Police Department, a woman on SW Lake Montgomery Drive reported around 2:54 p.m.
George Hudson, who lives near Lake Montgomery, speaks with the TDC board Wednesday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

George Hudson, who lives near Lake Montgomery, speaks with the TDC board Wednesday. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

TDC floats $10K for new pier

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The replacement of a fishing pier at Lake Montgomery continues to make waves.
A Columbia County Sheriff’s Office vehicle sits parked near Tiger Stadium, where students waited on buses to safely evacuate Columbia High School. Law enforcement officials found no explosive devices on the scene. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

A Columbia County Sheriff’s Office vehicle sits parked near Tiger Stadium, where students waited on buses to safely evacuate Columbia High School. Law enforcement officials found no explosive devices on the scene. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia High School evacuated over bomb threat

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
It turned out to be just a “big, bad drill.” A bomb threat received late Tuesday morning at Columbia High School led to the evacuation of the school and a district-wide disruption of transportation services.
Shayne Morgan (right) was honored as the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association’s Chad Reed Emergency Management Professional of the Year in February. (COURTESY)

Shayne Morgan (right) was honored as the Florida Emergency Preparedness Association’s Chad Reed Emergency Management Professional of the Year in February. (COURTESY)

Morgan appointed to state emergency commission

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Shayne Morgan is a man of many hats. The Emergency Management Director for Columbia County oversees critical responses from the county. He also serves as the public address announcer for Fort White High School athletics. Morgan can add another feather in those many caps as of Friday.
Riding high in the saddle, a cowboy masters his form during a saddle bronc ride at the Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo Sunday afternoon. (RAY CARPENTER/Special to the Reporter)

Riding high in the saddle, a cowboy masters his form during a saddle bronc ride at the Florida Gateway Pro Rodeo Sunday afternoon. (RAY CARPENTER/Special to the Reporter)

Rodeo takes flight after Friday cancelation

NEWS STAFF
Monday, March 14, 2022
Come rain or shine, it happened eventually.
The Columbia High School Tigerettes took first place in the jazz portion and second in the hip-hop routine over the weekend at a national competition. (COURTESY)

The Columbia High School Tigerettes took first place in the jazz portion and second in the hip-hop routine over the weekend at a national competition. (COURTESY)

Tigerettes win national title

NEWS STAFF
Monday, March 14, 2022
The Tigerettes had a long bus ride back home from Tennessee, but it was probably worth the trip. The Columbia High School dancers took home first place in the jazz competition and second in hip-hop over the weekend during the Groove Grand National Dance Competition in Pigeon Forge.