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The suspect was caught on a surveillance camera during his burglary of Gateway Cleaners on Sunday. (COURTESY LAKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT)

The suspect was caught on a surveillance camera during his burglary of Gateway Cleaners on Sunday. (COURTESY LAKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT)

LCPD searching for man who tried to clean out the cleaners

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
The Lake City Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a man who was caught on surveillance video during a burglary at a local cleaners this past weekend. The burglary was reported 9:15 a.m. Sunday at Gateway Cleaners, 1101 West U.S. Highway 90 in Suite 110.
Tina Seifert, candidate for State Attorney in the Third Circuit, called into question some of the death penalty cases that John Durrett worked on. (CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter)

Tina Seifert, candidate for State Attorney in the Third Circuit, called into question some of the death penalty cases that John Durrett worked on. (CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter)

Seifert goes on offensive against Durrett at forum

CARL MCKINNEY
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
During the second night of the Lake City Reporter’s multi-day candidates forum, Third Circuit state attorney hopeful Tina Seifert went on the offensive against opponent John Durrett.
Dawn Wilkerson hugs John Albury on Monday when they met for lunch at Daddy O’Brien’s. Albury, a parademic, rushed to Wilkerson’s aid during an epileptic seizure at the restaurant in July. (CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter)

Dawn Wilkerson hugs John Albury on Monday when they met for lunch at Daddy O’Brien’s. Albury, a parademic, rushed to Wilkerson’s aid during an epileptic seizure at the restaurant in July. (CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter)

'Awesome feeling': Paramedic helps waitress during epileptic seizure

CARL MCKINNEY
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
One thought stayed on Dawn Wilkerson’s mind as she writhed on the floor — somebody really needed to pick up the knife that fell under the stove.  It was a silly thing to fixate on, but it kept her grounded during the seizure long enough for professional help to arrive.

Seven show interest in Lake Shore

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
The proposals are in and there are seven parties interested in operating Lake Shore Hospital. Dale Williams, Lake Shore Hospital Authority Executive Director, said five of the responses were received prior to the 10 a.m. Monday deadline.
CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter Kyle Green, left, and Ron Williams, right, candidates for the District 1 seat on the Board of County Commissioners, both stressed the importance of economic development for the future of Columbia County. (CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter)

CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter Kyle Green, left, and Ron Williams, right, candidates for the District 1 seat on the Board of County Commissioners, both stressed the importance of economic development for the future of Columbia County. (CARL MCKINNEY/Lake City Reporter)

County Commission candidates discuss jobs, infrastructure at forum

CARL MCKINNEY
Monday, August 3, 2020
A slew of candidates from three County Commission races appeared on stage Monday night for the first evening of the Lake City Reporter’s multi-day political forum for the August primary, which boasted an all-new format that sought to foster a more conversational tone.
Drew Law smiles prior to Columbia’s commencement ceremony Saturday night. (RAY CARPENTER/Lake City Reporter)

Drew Law smiles prior to Columbia’s commencement ceremony Saturday night. (RAY CARPENTER/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia, Fort White graduate Class of ’20

TONY BRITT
Monday, August 3, 2020
Students in the local Class of 2020 were finally able to get their diplomas during commencement exercises at Fort White and Columbia high schools this weekend — some four months after classes ended due to the covid-19 global pandemic.
Cappadony & Rogers

Cappadony & Rogers

Child’s broken bones lead to abuse charges

CARL MCKINNEY
Monday, August 3, 2020
A 5-month-old child suffered broken bones for more than two weeks before being taken to the ER, deputies say, leading to the arrest of two women — one of them the biological father who is in the process of transitioning.

Candidates excited for LCR forum

CARL MCKINNEY
Friday, July 31, 2020
Campaign season will enter full swing next week with a three-part candidate forum hosted by the Lake City Reporter, which will feature a new roundtable discussion-type format.