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A Chrysler sedan led law enforcement officers on a chase topping 100 mph just before 11 a.m. Tuesday morning. The driver, 32-year-old Tyrece Roundtree, smashed into the side of a medical services van before crashing to a stop at the intersection of U.S. Highway 90 and N. Marion Ave. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

A Chrysler sedan led law enforcement officers on a chase topping 100 mph just before 11 a.m. Tuesday morning. The driver, 32-year-old Tyrece Roundtree, smashed into the side of a medical services van before crashing to a stop at the intersection of U.S. Highway 90 and N. Marion Ave. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Destruction at 100 mph: Driver, passenger hospitalized after high-speed crash

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
When a high-speed chase passed her Tuesday morning, Barbara Meeks didn’t have a good feeling. “I thought he was going to kill somebody,” Meeks said moments later while watching first responders tend to the aftermath of the wreck in downtown Lake City.

Woman charged for ramming vehicle

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
FORT WHITE — A Lake City woman faces a handful of charges after ramming a car with her own Monday evening. According to a Columbia County Sheriff’s Office report, 31-year-old Chrishaundra Wilson was hitting a silver Chevrolet Impala in the parking lot of the Fort White Dollar General around 5:50 p.
Five-year-old Wyatt Griffis sits in the patrol vehicle of Lake City police officer Michael Craig following an interaction between the two near a Dollar Tree store. (COURTESY)

Five-year-old Wyatt Griffis sits in the patrol vehicle of Lake City police officer Michael Craig following an interaction between the two near a Dollar Tree store. (COURTESY)

Wave of positivity: Friendly wave leads to fun interaction with LCPD officer

TONY BRITT
Monday, June 14, 2021
Sometimes making a new friend is as simple as responding to a wave. Lake City police officer Michael Craig’s response to a wave from a local youngster not only made the child’s day, but highlighted the LCPD’s efforts to improve its relationship with residents in the community — young and old.

Vaccine rates lagging

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, June 14, 2021
Joel Rosenfeld didn’t have to go far to find reasons for not receiving the covid-19 vaccine. The North Florida Pharmacy owner just turned to a few of his employees Monday to get their thoughts.
Nicole Newton (front row, from left), Jordyn Johnson, Annie Brooks (Columbia County president of the FAMU Alumni Association) and Trisheka Nelson. (Back row, from left) Pam Miller, Arleen Lofton Poitier, Corrine Lofton, Tonita Orr, Nyla Sams, Trey Hosford, Al Nelson, Mario Coppock, Aniya Timmons and Evette Watson pose for a photograph during the Jordyn Johnson FAMU scholarship award ceremony. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Nicole Newton (front row, from left), Jordyn Johnson, Annie Brooks (Columbia County president of the FAMU Alumni Association) and Trisheka Nelson. (Back row, from left) Pam Miller, Arleen Lofton Poitier, Corrine Lofton, Tonita Orr, Nyla Sams, Trey Hosford, Al Nelson, Mario Coppock, Aniya Timmons and Evette Watson pose for a photograph during the Jordyn Johnson FAMU scholarship award ceremony. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Johnson awarded state scholarship to FAMU

TONY BRITT
Friday, June 11, 2021
The adage “It takes a village to raise a child” was evident at the Richardson Community Center Wednesday afternoon.  That’s where 2021 Columbia High School graduate Jordyn Johnson celebrated getting a scholarship award to Florida A&M University.
Pike Electric is working on installing newer, taller power lines along Old Country Club Road and County Road 252. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Pike Electric is working on installing newer, taller power lines along Old Country Club Road and County Road 252. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)

Power play: Florida Power & Light busy with 176-mile ‘Resiliency Connection'

TONY BRITT
Thursday, June 10, 2021
If there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, it may be because the Florida Power and Light Company is building the infrastructure to get it there. Electrical crews are installing the foundations and erecting new electrical service fixtures in several areas of Columbia County for an FPL project.