City of Lake City, Columbia County and state officials gather outside the Florida Freedom Tour truck ahead of their own look at the exhibit inside. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
When a pair of repurposed semi-trailers carrying portions of Florida history arrived in Lake City and parked at the Columbia County annex on Thursday morning, it didn’t take long for local officials to arrive on site to see the county’s newest temporary attractions.
Columbia County Attorney Joel Foreman told the County Commission that the state government basically has tied its hands on how to set its permit fees moving forward. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
A Live Oak man was convicted last week of murder charges for a brutal 2024 killing.
Sheilah Broughton has written a book on the history of the buildings in downtown Mayo, ‘Historic Downtown Mayo, Florida,’ which is raising funds for the Lafayette County Historical Society. (COURTESY)
Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell celebrates with teammates on the sideline after catching a touchdown pass against Manatee on Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)
BRADENTON — Columbia did something Friday night it hasn’t done since 2000.
Fort White safety Marvion Wallace (2) picks off a pass intended for Lafayette’s Lane O’Steen before returning it for a touchdown Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)
FORT WHITE — Nobody ever said revenge had to be pretty.
Suwannee head coach Kyler Hall and assistants PJ Davis, Kendrick Carter and Brian Wilder try to get the Bulldogs, including Jadayce Jones (13) to get away after a skirmish broke out late in the third quarter Friday against Zarephath Academy. Officials try to keep the Zarephath players separated. The game ended moments later when the Eagles decided to quit after having one player previously ejected as well. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)
City of Lake City, Columbia County and state officials gather outside the Florida Freedom Tour truck ahead of their own look at the exhibit inside. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
When a pair of repurposed semi-trailers carrying portions of Florida history arrived in Lake City and parked at the Columbia County annex on Thursday morning, it didn’t take long for local officials to arrive on site to see the county’s newest temporary attractions.While local elected and appointed…
Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell celebrates with teammates on the sideline after catching a touchdown pass against Manatee on Friday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)
BRADENTON — Columbia did something Friday night it hasn’t done since 2000.Not only did the Tigers remain undefeated through seven weeks, but they also added another impressive win to their already stellar resume.Quarterback Amari Green tossed two touchdown passes apiece to Maryland commit Kyren…
Fort White safety Marvion Wallace (2) picks off a pass intended for Lafayette’s Lane O’Steen before returning it for a touchdown Friday. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)
FORT WHITE — Nobody ever said revenge had to be pretty.Fort White made a few key plays late to finally stymie a surprising Lafayette offense, while Marvion Wallace ran for 122 yards out of the wildcat to lift the Indians to a 29-22 win on homecoming night at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday. The wet…
Suwannee head coach Kyler Hall and assistants PJ Davis, Kendrick Carter and Brian Wilder try to get the Bulldogs, including Jadayce Jones (13) to get away after a skirmish broke out late in the third quarter Friday against Zarephath Academy. Officials try to keep the Zarephath players separated. The game ended moments later when the Eagles decided to quit after having one player previously ejected as well. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)
LIVE OAK — After a torrential downpour delayed the start of Friday’s homecoming game at Langford Stadium and a storm of penalty flags prolonged it, Zarephath Academy waved the white flag for an early finish.With 16 seconds remaining in the third quarter at Langford Stadium and a pair of skirmishes…
Buccaneers running back Ollie James score multiple touchdowns in Friday's 42-20 win over St. Joseph Academy. (FILE)
ST. AUGUSTINE — A back-and-forth affair for a half, Branford took control late on the road.The Buccaneers shut down host St. Joseph Academy after intermission to win 42-20 to improve to 6-2 on the year. Branford led 28-20 at halftime.“I think, honestly, our kids just woke up a little bit in the…
Columbia County Attorney Joel Foreman told the County Commission that the state government basically has tied its hands on how to set its permit fees moving forward. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
The cost of commercial permits in Columbia County is decreasing, while residential work is likely going to cost more.The Columbia County Commission unanimously approved a new fee schedule for application and permit fees in the county’s building and zoning departments at its meeting Thursday. The…
A group of Belmont Academy students look over an exhibit within the Florida Freedom 250 truck. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
Downtown Lake City literally became a classroom learning space for a group of students on Thursday.Whether the subject was history, math, civics, social studies or geography, local businesses and civil service offices became learning spaces for Belmont Academy students, who were taking a field trip…
The Lake City Police Department will hold its National Night Out celebration from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday in the gravel parking lot adjacent to the Lake City Public Safety Building, 225 NW Main Blvd.“This year is going to be our biggest event,” said Ashley Hardison, LCPD community relations coordinator…
The Columbia County Commission wants a bit more time to see how good of a neighbor they are willing to be for other jurisdictions.During its meeting Thursday morning, the commission voted unanimously to table a pair of agreements — one with Alachua County and one with the City of Lake City —…
A revised Columbia County drug-free workplace policy is being sent back for more revisions.The Columbia County Commission voted 3-1 on Thursday to reject the revised policy, requesting the committee of department heads that worked on it, instead simplify the plan. Commission Chairman Tim Murphy…
The Branford girls cross country team won the Cedar Key Invite on Thursday. (COURTESY)
The Branford girls cross country team won the Cedar Key Invite on Thursday behind a runner-up finish from Kelbie Snider (21:51.2) and a third-place finish from Ella Harris (22:05.5).The duo’s performance helped the Lady Buccaneers finish with 37 points, winning a tiebreaker with Citrus Creek. Also…
