The temporary shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline did not have a major impact on Florida gas stations. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
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JAMIE WACHTER
The shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline won’t cause gas shortages here.
At least not directly, according to state and industry officials.
The bigger concern is the effect of panic buying.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Cops say: Shooting suspect can’t run or hide
NEWS STAFF
A Jacksonville man faces several felony charges after he allegedly opened fire at a slow-moving pickup and then tried to hide in a different vehicle leaving a local apartment complex Tuesday evening.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
More than 100 police officers and sheriff’s deputies rode through Lake City Monday afternoon to honor fallen police. The bike ride was part of the Police Unity Tour. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
Copping a ride: Police Unity Tour makes LC stop on way to Titusville
TONY BRITT
Police officers and sheriff’s deputies from around the country shed their everyday work uniforms this week to wear a different type of blue — bicycle riding jerseys.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Naegler checking out of LCMC
JAMIE WACHTER
Lake City Medical Center is looking for a new top executive.
Rick Naegler, the hospital’s chief executive officer, will be departing LCMC early next month to return to his home state of Missouri. The Springfield, Mo.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Couple aims to honor heroes
TONY BRITT
Inspiration can strike at any time and in any location.
For Jack Hampton and his wife, Ann, inspiration struck both of them at the same time.
Returning home from a Macclenny restaurant in November, the Hamptons passed through Glen St.
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Jesus Valencia bought the site of the former Gondolier Pizza restaurant last week for $1.4 million. He said the building will be the new home of Señor Loco Tacos and Tequila. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
Hola, Señor Loco: New Mexican restaurant coming to former Gondolier location in west Lake City.
JAMIE WACHTER
It’s OK to go crazy about tacos.
In a few months, Señor Loco Tacos and Tequila will be open to feed that craving.
Monday, May 10, 2021
LSHA taxes caught in momentary ‘snafu’
TONY BRITT
The Lake Shore Regional Medical Center hospital building was almost listed on the delinquent taxes list after a snafu by former lessee Community Health Systems (CHS) resulted in a portion of the facility’s 2020 ad valorem taxes remaining unpaid.
Monday, May 10, 2021
Residents: Review board free of LCPD oversight
JAMIE WACHTER
Eyeing transparency and accountability, a group of Lake City residents say the pending police advisory council must be independent.
Monday, May 10, 2021
FWC Officer Luke Davenport helps an archer tally their score Friday afternoon at Columbia High School. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
Young archers impress during national competition
MORGAN MCMULLEN
Sarah Ripple wasn’t sure of herself. As the Eastside Elementary School archery coach handed out a manilla envelope’s worth of medals to her young shooters, she turned toward the table behind her. She reached for a tall trophy and read the base over and over again.
Monday, May 10, 2021
Firearm-toting man arrested for use under influence.
NEWS STAFF
Focused on safety with his bullet-proof vest, a man was arrested Sunday for using his firearm while intoxicated.
Responding to a disturbance on Peace Drive after a verbal argument around 4:20 p.m.
Monday, May 10, 2021