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Local woman arrested for brick tossing

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Launching a pair of bricks at a vehicle Saturday landed a Lake City woman in jail. Following an incident Friday, 25-year-old Angelica Hendon called authorities around 2:30 p.m.
Jason Easom, Werner terminal manager in Lake City, introduces Derek Leathers, Werner president and CEO, during the company’s Spring Driver Appreciation Week activities Monday morning. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Jason Easom, Werner terminal manager in Lake City, introduces Derek Leathers, Werner president and CEO, during the company’s Spring Driver Appreciation Week activities Monday morning. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Werner officials laud LC terminal

TONY BRITT
Monday, April 5, 2021
Werner Enterprises employees at the Lake City terminal were welcomed into the family Monday when high-ranking officials from the trucking giant held a town hall meeting for the company’s Spring Driver Appreciation Week event.

Shootings, fires mar Easter

NEWS STAFF
Monday, April 5, 2021
Three people were shot in two separate incidents as part of a hectic Easter Sunday for local law enforcement. A large crowd at Annie Mattox Park around 5 p.m.
Robby Hollingsworth, a Columbia County commissioner, addressed the Lake City Council on Monday night about the ownership of Olustee Park. The county denied a quitclaim deed last week which would have granted the property to the city. The council announced its desire to retain ownership of the park Monday night. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Robby Hollingsworth, a Columbia County commissioner, addressed the Lake City Council on Monday night about the ownership of Olustee Park. The county denied a quitclaim deed last week which would have granted the property to the city. The council announced its desire to retain ownership of the park Monday night. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

City Council: We want Olustee Park

TONY BRITT
Monday, April 5, 2021
Although it may be a case of too little, too late; city officials have determined they want Olustee Park.

SCSO investigating grand theft bovine

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, April 5, 2021
LIVE OAK — Whether a cat burglar is involved is unknown, but the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a cow thief. The SCSO is investigating the recent theft of 70-75 head of cattle from a western Suwannee County farm. Sheriff Sam St.
Columbia County commissioners voted 4-1 on Thursday to maintain ownership over downtown Olustee Park, which houses the Battle of Olustee Confederate monument. That vote came after refusing a quitclaim deed on the property. (FILE)

Columbia County commissioners voted 4-1 on Thursday to maintain ownership over downtown Olustee Park, which houses the Battle of Olustee Confederate monument. That vote came after refusing a quitclaim deed on the property. (FILE)

Stay or go?: County officials have not decided on future of downtown obelisk memorial

TONY BRITT
Friday, April 2, 2021
While Columbia County officials have reclaimed ownership of downtown Olustee Park, they have not decided what to do with its most infamous tenant: the Battle of Olustee Confederate monument.

City eyes internet cafe break

TONY BRITT
Friday, April 2, 2021
City officials are looking to break the internet — cafes within the city limits, at least. Internet cafes have populated the county and city landscape recently with numerous gaming spots opening. That could soon change.

County makes pitch for Fort White water

JAMIE WACHTER
Friday, April 2, 2021
Not only are Columbia County officials willing to become Fort White’s water provider, they’ll even pay to be so. At Thursday night’s meeting, the Columbia County Board of County Commissioners unanimously authorized County Manager David Kraus delivering a proposal to the town by Friday’s 3 p.m.