Candidates, supporters and other interested local residents wait outside the Supervisor of Elections Office on Tuesday night for results to come in from the primary election. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
A larger than expected Columbia County voter turnout served as the hallmark for the 2026 primary election.“The election went better than what I expected,” Columbia County Supervisor of Elections Tomi Brown said Wednesday afternoon after the election wrapped up Tuesday night.
A trio of local citizens, all career educators, will be honored for their dedication, commitment...
Columbia County Public Library Director Katrina Evans speaks during a previous graduation ceremony for College Online High School students through the library. The program is being relaunched thanks to a a partnership between COHS and Friends of the Library. (FILE)
A farmer from Bradford County defeated the son of current District 10 state Rep.
Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Investigator Jacob Williamson shows nearly 30 people at the Suwannee River Regional Library’s Live Oak branch a Flock camera during Monday’s community meeting. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
Local residents showed no shortage of questions during a Monday meeting on Flock cameras.
Suwannee County Commission Chairman Franklin White was authorized to send a letter to Columbia County rejecting its ultimatum on the North Florida Water Utilities Authority. (FILE)
Volleyball and boys golf were both in action on Thursday.Here are the scores and stats for Aug. 20.
Lincoln outside hitter Jaci Dickens fires a shot towards Columbia hitter Langsley Smith (20) and Addison Jones (7) on Thursday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)
As a young team learning how to win, Columbia was handed some lessons Thursday night.
Lafayette outside hitter Havyn Richardson (5) fires a shot over the block of Fort White's Shaylee Lindsey during the Hornets' 3-1 win over the Indians. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
Candidates, supporters and other interested local residents wait outside the Supervisor of Elections Office on Tuesday night for results to come in from the primary election. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
A larger than expected Columbia County voter turnout served as the hallmark for the 2026 primary election.“The election went better than what I expected,” Columbia County Supervisor of Elections Tomi Brown said Wednesday afternoon after the election wrapped up Tuesday night. “Our turnout, I was…
Branford players celebrate after a point against Suwannee on Tuesday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake CityReporter)
Volleyball and boys golf were both in action on Thursday.Here are the scores and stats for Aug. 20.VOLLEYBALL— Branford 3, Williston 0: The Buccaneers (3-0) stayed hot to start the season by sweeping the Red Devils (1-1) 25-16, 25-22, 25-20 on the road.— Suwannee 3, Union County 1: The Bulldogs (1…
Lincoln outside hitter Jaci Dickens fires a shot towards Columbia hitter Langsley Smith (20) and Addison Jones (7) on Thursday. (JORDAN KROEGER/Lake City Reporter)
As a young team learning how to win, Columbia was handed some lessons Thursday night.Never was that truer than in the third set against Lincoln.The Tigers were on the verge of prolonging the match when they jumped out to a 13-8 lead in the fourth frame, but the Trojans wouldn’t be denied a sweep.…
Lafayette outside hitter Havyn Richardson (5) fires a shot over the block of Fort White's Shaylee Lindsey during the Hornets' 3-1 win over the Indians. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
FORT WHITE — A pair of teams with very different goals and outlooks for the season ahead have a better idea where they both stand after Thursday’s matchup. While Fort White took its first set of the year, Lafayette notched its second win of the season with a 25-15, 21-25, 25-18, 25-12 victory…
TOP ROW: Columbia WR Kyren Caldwell, Columbia RB Jerome Horne, Columbia DT Jaden McCray, Columbia DT Jaylen Underwood; MIDDLE ROW: Columbia DE Mikel Morgan, Columbia LB Alfonso Curry and Columbia RT Xander Satterfield; BOTTOM ROW: Fort White RB John’l Lawson, Suwannee LB Kyler Hall, Lafayette RB/LB Trevor Byrd and Branford QB Trent Land. (Columbia photos by Jen Chasteen; Fort White photo by Bailey Jones; Suwannee photo by Tammy Johns; Lafayette and Branford photos by Jack Howdeshell)
The Lake City Reporter has put together its annual list of the 11 best high school football players in Columbia, Suwannee and Lafayette counties.Check out the list of the paper's 2026 Super 11:Kyren CaldwellSchool: ColumbiaPosition/Year: WR, Sr.Recruitment status: Committed to MarylandLast year:…
Columbia receiver Kyren Caldwell, a 3-star recruit who is committed to Maryland, turns up the field after a catch against Oakleaf during the Kickoff Classic on Aug. 14. (GARY LLOYD MCCULLOUGH/Special to the Reporter)
“Fix six plays.”That’s this year’s motto at Columbia High School.Last season saw the Tigers lose three games, all of which head coach Brian Allen says were decided by a handful of snaps. Never was that truer than in the regional semifinals against Choctwhatchee, which rallied from 13 down with 20…
Fort White running back John’l Lawson races up the field for a long run against Providence during the Kickoff Classic on Aug. 14. Lawson is a key returner on offense for the Indians this season. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)
FORT WHITE — For the first time in a long time, Fort White coach Demetric Jackson doesn’t have a ready answer behind center.Other than that though, the Indians have a whole lot of potential pent up for 2026.The starting quarterback job remains up for grabs between a pair of sophomores in Chance…
Suwannee linebacker Kyler Watson wraps up an Atlantic Coast ballcarrier last year. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)
LIVE OAK — There’s a different feeling around the Suwannee football program.After an offseason of close losses that ended in a 1-9 campaign eating at them, the Bulldogs are hungry to bite back and redeem themselves. The goal is simple: to get back to the postseason and back to the program’s…
Branford head coach Will Dettor is excited about the Buccaneers’ prospects in the Sunshine State Athletic Association. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)
BRANFORD — Will Dettor’s first season at the helm of the Buccaneers ought to be an interesting experiment.Despite an opening-week loss to Aucilla Christian, Dettor still believes the best is yet to come.Branford dropped a 12-7 decision to the Crusaders on Friday. The Bucs had that game delayed by 2…
Lafayette running back Trevor Byrd powers ahead against Madison County in the teams’ spring game. (JACK HOWDESHELL/Lake City Reporter)
MAYO — The league may be new but Lafayette has the same goal entering the 2026 season: to make a deep playoff run.The Hornets were one of a host of rural teams that departed the Florida High School Athletic Association after last season, opting instead to join the Sunshine State Athletic…
Suwannee hitter Jaylin Nash defends a shot against Branford on Tuesday. (PAUL BUCHANAN/Lake City Reporter)
Suwannee's volleyball team dropped its second five-setter in as many matches to open the season, falling to Bradford 15-25, 25-21, 25-19, 23-25, 15-12 at home Wednesday night.It was the first win of the season for the Tornadoes (1-1), while the Bulldogs dropped to 0-2.
