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Tobacco group wants purchase age 21 locally

TODD WILSON
Monday, December 7, 2020
The county’s Tobacco Free Partnership wants the City of Lake City to implement a Tobacco Retail License regulation on merchants who sell tobacco products of any type or any type of vaping products within city limits.

Douberly, Lydick to serve

NEWS STAFF
Monday, December 7, 2020
In routine business Monday night, the Lake City Council approved the following: Reappointed Vivian Douberly and Christopher Lydick to the Planning and Zoning Board, the Board of Adjustments, and the Historical Board.

Skeletal remains found

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, December 5, 2020
Looking for a friend Thursday evening, a man found more than he was looking for: skeletal remains. The Lake City Police Department said the bones were discovered in a wooded area near Levings Forest Products on NW Railroad Ave. around 8:20 p.m. Thursday.

TDC seeks grant for sports park

TONY BRITT
Saturday, December 5, 2020
The Columbia County Tourist Development Council has applied for a grant to help determine the best use for  500 acres purchased for future recreational use.

Columbia Homeroom cleared for spring

TONY BRITT
Thursday, December 3, 2020
While the Columbia School District will continue to offer Columbia Homeroom the rest of the academic year, some students could be forced to return to brick and mortar school settings.
Construction crew workers from Dales Excavation move pieces of asphalt at Florida Gateway College on Thursday afternoon. The asphalt walkways on campus will be demolished during the holiday break and replaced with concrete pavers before students return to classes in January. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Construction crew workers from Dales Excavation move pieces of asphalt at Florida Gateway College on Thursday afternoon. The asphalt walkways on campus will be demolished during the holiday break and replaced with concrete pavers before students return to classes in January. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

FGC begins three-phase project to beautify walkways

TONY BRITT
Thursday, December 3, 2020
The Florida Gateway College campus will be sporting a new look when students return for spring semester classes in January. Construction crews are currently demolishing and removing several walkways for safety reasons as well as to beautify the campus.

Family ties lead to Strange photo surfacing

TONY BRITT
Thursday, December 3, 2020
While Derek Smith’s mission to track down information about his great-great-great-grandfather Thomas Strange was successful, something was missing. Smith’s research showed  Strange was the first Civil War soldier from Florida killed in Florida at the Battle of the Brick Church in Jacksonville.
Mike McKee, Florida Gateway College executive director of media/public information, adjusts ornaments on a Christmas tree at the Wilson Rivers Library Wednesday afternoon. FGC will host its inaugural Winter Wonderland event 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Mike McKee, Florida Gateway College executive director of media/public information, adjusts ornaments on a Christmas tree at the Wilson Rivers Library Wednesday afternoon. FGC will host its inaugural Winter Wonderland event 5-9 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 12. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Spreading holiday cheer: FGC holding inaugural Winter Wonderland

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
The Florida Gateway College campus is turning into a winter wonderland.