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Pair files suit against LCHS

JAMIE WACHTER
Monday, April 12, 2021
The former fundraising head of the Lake City-Columbia County Humane Society has denied any “theft” of a bonus in court documents filed last week.
Lake City Police Chief Argatha Gilmore address the Lake City Council during a workshop Monday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Lake City Police Chief Argatha Gilmore address the Lake City Council during a workshop Monday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Gilmore, officers display inner workings

TONY BRITT
Monday, April 12, 2021
From videos showing police officers ducking for cover during a recent Easter celebration where gunfire erupted to clips of a disgruntled city council member getting a traffic citation to videos of a mother pleading for protection for her son, the Lake City Police Department showed its inner...
The Florida Gateway College Theatre will present four performances of ‘Almost, Maine’ at the Levy Performing Arts Center this weekend. (COURTESY)

The Florida Gateway College Theatre will present four performances of ‘Almost, Maine’ at the Levy Performing Arts Center this weekend. (COURTESY)

FGC Theatre presenting Cariani’s ‘Almost, Maine’

NEWS STAFF
Monday, April 12, 2021
The Florida Gateway College Theatre will present four performances of John Cariani’s “Almost, Maine” this week in the Levy Performing Arts Center.  The cast and crew of FGC Theatre’s spring production, which will be held Thursday through Sunday, consist of 25 students and local community members.
Two Beechcraft Bonanza airplanes take off from the Lake City Gateway Airport runway 10/28 on Friday afternoon. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Two Beechcraft Bonanza airplanes take off from the Lake City Gateway Airport runway 10/28 on Friday afternoon. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Beechcraft tandems practice for AirVenture

TONY BRITT
Friday, April 9, 2021
They take off in pairs. They fly in pairs. They land off in pairs… What’s up with these guys? Apparently they practice in pairs, too, and that’s why they’re visiting the Lake City Gateway Airport.
Lake City Medical Center staff test out the hospital’s new $1.6 million surgical robot, the da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot. (COURTESY)

Lake City Medical Center staff test out the hospital’s new $1.6 million surgical robot, the da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot. (COURTESY)

Dr. Robot: LCMC adds $1.6M surgical machine

NEWS STAFF
Friday, April 9, 2021
Lake City Medical Center’s expansion continues. This time with the addition of a $1.6 million surgical robot. Hospital officials announced Friday they added a $1.6 million da Vinci Xi Surgical Robot by Intuitive Surgical.

Council to learn about LCPD policies

TONY BRITT
Friday, April 9, 2021
An in-depth look at the Lake City Police Department will be the focus of a city council workshop Monday. The workshop, Lake City Police Department: Policies, Practices and Policing in the 21st Century Serving the Citizens of Lake City, Florida, will take place 5:30 p.m.

FGC to offer Moderna covid vaccine to students

NEWS STAFF
Friday, April 9, 2021
Florida Gateway College is doing its part to help vaccinate its students.  FGC, alongside the Columbia County Health Department, will hold a vaccination clinic for FGC students on Thursday to FGC students who want the Moderna covid-19 vaccine, according to a release from the school.

LifeSouth urges blood donations amid shortage

NEWS STAFF
Friday, April 9, 2021
Amid using more blood than they are getting in, local hospitals are asking for more blood donations.  The need for all blood types continues to grow as both local and national shortages remain, according to a release from LifeSouth.
Jordan Brown (clockwise from left) looks on as Kailey Keen, signs up for FAFSA information with aid from Chelsea Allen and Meliza Acosta on Friday during Florida Gateway College’s FAFSA Marathon. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Jordan Brown (clockwise from left) looks on as Kailey Keen, signs up for FAFSA information with aid from Chelsea Allen and Meliza Acosta on Friday during Florida Gateway College’s FAFSA Marathon. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

FGC races to aid students with FAFSA Marathon

TONY BRITT
Friday, April 9, 2021
Local students interested in attending college were looking at the possibility of getting some federal funding for their education through a Free Application For Federal Student Aid marathon at Florida Gateway College. The FAFSA marathon, which began Friday morning, is scheduled to wrap-up 26.