State Sen. Jennifer Bradley flashes a smile as she prepares to release a juvenile eagle that was rescued and rehabilitated into the wild near Alligator Lake on Wednesday afternoon. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
The phrase “spreading your wings and learning to fly” will have a totally new meaning for State Sen. Jennifer Bradley after Wednesday.In front a contingent of more than 30 people at Alligator Lake Park, Bradley released a juvenile eagle back into the wild for the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.
Mickey Garrett, reading a prepared statement for the Columbia Teachers Association, requested the Columbia County School District increase transparency when it comes to employees’ take home pay. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
America’s 250th birthday celebration continues with a weeklong party honoring local agriculture and...
American Legion Post 57 Commander Bill Huggins shows off some of the characters that will greet children for a Kids Safe Halloween event on Saturday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds waves to a crowd in Live Oak on a bus tour stop Tuesday at the Elks Lodge in downtown Live Oak. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Pledging to protect rural communities’ ability to remain so, Byron Donalds looked at home in...
Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency Director Nicholas Frigiola said the Business Incentive Grant program was streamlined based on feedback from community partners. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency Chairman Matt Campbell said the proposed lighting improvements for Heritage Square would be step in the ‘positive direction, getting out of the Stone Age way of doing things.’ (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
When two longtime rivals meet Friday night, they’ll each have vastly different stakes.
Fort White defensive tackle Jaden McCray fights off Hamilton County center Cash Roberson as he blows up a run play last Friday. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
FORT WHITE — The Indians’ road to the playoffs will make a brief pit stop on the St. Johns River.
Lafayette linebacker Trevor Byrd tackles Trenton running back Kevone Markham as defensive back Jackson Lawson rushes in on Oct. 16. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)
State Sen. Jennifer Bradley flashes a smile as she prepares to release a juvenile eagle that was rescued and rehabilitated into the wild near Alligator Lake on Wednesday afternoon. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
The phrase “spreading your wings and learning to fly” will have a totally new meaning for State Sen. Jennifer Bradley after Wednesday.In front a contingent of more than 30 people at Alligator Lake Park, Bradley released a juvenile eagle back into the wild for the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.…
Mickey Garrett, reading a prepared statement for the Columbia Teachers Association, requested the Columbia County School District increase transparency when it comes to employees’ take home pay. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
The Columbia County School Board is providing $600,000 to help its employees with rising insurance costs.Two weeks ago, when the board was initially scheduled to discuss the issue, Superintendent Keith Couey pulled the insurance approval from the board’s agenda, looking to improve the situation for…
The 72nd annual Florida Gateway Fair kicks off Friday and runs through Nov. 8. (FILE)
America’s 250th birthday celebration continues with a weeklong party honoring local agriculture and traditions.The 72nd annual Florida Gateway Fair starts back up on Friday and runs through Nov. 8 at the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds. The theme for this year’s fair is ‘250 years of Agriculture in…
American Legion Post 57 Commander Bill Huggins shows off some of the characters that will greet children for a Kids Safe Halloween event on Saturday. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
Local youngsters will have the opportunity to experience the frights and chills of Halloween night in a safe environment, during a free Halloween event.The American Legion Kids Safe Halloween will take place 6-8 p.m. on Saturday at American Legion Post 57, located at 2602 SW Main Blvd. in…
Chris Carodine, the director of the Richardson Community Center, said the Trunk or Treat Fall Festival will have plenty of fun for children and the community. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)
Local children looking for candy, fall festival activities and other treats will have lots of options to choose from this weekend when the Richardson Community Center hosts a Halloween event.The second Trunk or Treat Fall Festival will take place 4-8:45 p.m. on Saturday at the Richardson Community…
Two students at Minnie J. Niblack Elementary School practice locating their pulse on their wrists during a 4-H Choose to Move lesson. Through hands-on discovery, students learned how their hearts respond to physical activity and why keeping their hearts healthy is an important part of taking charge of their health. (COURTESY COLUMBIA COUNTY EXTENSION)
By Heather M. FutchColumbia County ExtensionStudents at Minnie J. Niblack Elementary School are learning that a healthy future begins with the choices they make today. During October’s visit from UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County, students continued their Choose to Move journey by exploring heart…
Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds waves to a crowd in Live Oak on a bus tour stop Tuesday at the Elks Lodge in downtown Live Oak. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Pledging to protect rural communities’ ability to remain so, Byron Donalds looked at home in Suwannee County on Tuesday.A former member of the “Busy Bee caucus” from his time in the Florida Legislature, Donalds was donning a cap from the famous convenience store at the Interstate 10 and U.S.…
Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency Director Nicholas Frigiola said the Business Incentive Grant program was streamlined based on feedback from community partners. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
Something B.I.G. could be coming to Live Oak.Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Nicholas Frigiola presented the Business Incentive Grant (B.I.G.) Program to the CRA board at its meeting Tuesday, a streamlined revamp of the city’s various facade and business grants. The CRA…
Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency Chairman Matt Campbell said the proposed lighting improvements for Heritage Square would be step in the ‘positive direction, getting out of the Stone Age way of doing things.’ (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter)
The next step in the development of Heritage Square could shine brightly. Literally.During the Live Oak Community Redevelopment Agency meeting Tuesday, CRA Director Nicholas Frigiola told the CRA board that he’d like to move forward with a piggyback contract with Fonroche Lighting to provide…
Suwannee County Fire Rescue Lt. Mica Taylor (second from right) and Capt. Chip Leathlean (center) were awarded the Florida Fire Chiefs Assocation’s Safety, Health, and Wellness Award of Excellence last week for their role in establishing the SCFR’s Peer Support Team to provide mental and emotional health support to fellow first responders. (COURTESY)
Two Suwannee County Fire Rescue officials received statewide recognition last week for their commitment to safety, health and wellness.SCFR Lt. Mica Taylor and Capt. Chip Leathlean were recognized by the Florida Fire Chiefs Association with the prestigious Safety, Health, and Wellness Award of…
The polls for the general election remain open the rest of the week.Early voting for Tuesday’s general election began last weekend and will run through Saturday. Election Day is Tuesday.There are three early voting sites in Suwannee County that will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily through…
