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The City of Lake City is seeking a waiver for additional Community Development Block Grant funding to complete the Wilson Park amphitheater project on Lake DeSoto. The amphitheater seating is pictured facing the lake. (FILE)

The City of Lake City is seeking a waiver for additional Community Development Block Grant funding to complete the Wilson Park amphitheater project on Lake DeSoto. The amphitheater seating is pictured facing the lake. (FILE)

Additional funds sought for amphitheater

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
The City of Lake City is seeking additional funding to construct an amphitheater over downtown Lake DeSoto.

Lake City Council approves millage rate 4.63% above rollback

JAMIE WACHTER
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
With no discussion at all from the Lake City Council, the City of Lake City’s tax rate and budget were approved Monday night for the final time for the upcoming fiscal year. The council unanimously approved to keep the city’s millage rate remain at 4.9 mills for 2025-26. That rate is a 4.

County lands $40K for America 250 events

JAMIE WACHTER
Saturday, September 13, 2025
The planning for the United States of America’s 250th birthday can accelerate now in Columbia County. On Friday, the Joint Legislative Budget Commission approved budget amendments for the Department of State, which included $1 million toward America 250 projects across the state.

Report: Calling 911 with deputy present not an emergency

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, September 13, 2025
A Lake City man’s call for assistance from a deputy’s investigation led to his arrest for misusing the 911 system Wednesday night. During a property check at the Five Points Park at the intersection of Johnson Street and County Road 25A around 9 p.m.

Woman’s hemorrhoid-free celebration ends in jail

NEWS STAFF
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Passing a painful condition, a Lake City woman decided to share her good fortune with others Wednesday afternoon. Her celebration ended up with her in the Columbia County Detention Facility for indecent exposure after she showed her backside to traffic on U.S.
A shopper at a previous market event in downtown Olustee Park buys soap from the Kinghorn Farms booth. The City of Lake City’s Growers and Makers Market returns downtown Saturday. (FILE)

A shopper at a previous market event in downtown Olustee Park buys soap from the Kinghorn Farms booth. The City of Lake City’s Growers and Makers Market returns downtown Saturday. (FILE)

Market makes its return

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
With the lower temperatures of fall setting in the North Florida area, City of Lake City officials are hoping to draw people to the downtown area, beginning with the return of the Growers and Makers Market on Saturday.
Lindsey Langston provides testimony Friday at the Columbia County Courthouse in a hearing on her request for an injunction for protection for stalking against U.S. Rep. Cory Mills, her former boyfriend. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Lindsey Langston provides testimony Friday at the Columbia County Courthouse in a hearing on her request for an injunction for protection for stalking against U.S. Rep. Cory Mills, her former boyfriend. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

U.S. Rep. Mills wants ‘equal time’ in hearing

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
When the hearing over a restraining order request resumes at the Columbia County Courthouse, a U.S. Congressman wants fair and equal treatment. John Terhune, one of U.S. Rep.