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On September 3, deputies with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a field near SW Haltiwanger Road where Turner’s body was discovered.

An Auburndale man was killed Thursday morning in a single vehicle crash in southeastern Columbia County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 37-year-old Auburndale man crashed at the…

LSHA board to discuss donation, demolition in Monday meeting. The fate of the Lake Shore Hospital building could be decided next week when Lake Shore Hospital Authority trustees discuss donating the building to Meridian Behavioral Healthcare or demolishing the…

This week in Live Oak, Florida, two incidents occurred. The first incident involves the introduction of the new Live Oak Fire Chief, Sid Hayes, who transitioned from seeking a job to pursuing a career in firefighting in 1988. He has since served the Live Oak community for 11 years before transferring to Suwannee County Fire. The second incident pertains to an upcoming event hosted by Suwannee Library, in collaboration with the Live Oak Police Department, to provide an update on the Kelley Brannon case. The event aims to inform the community about the ongoing investigation and will be held at the Suwannee River Regional Library.

Echols County, GA (September 19, 2023) – After a joint investigation involving the Echols County Sheriff’s Office and the GBI’s Human Exploitation and Trafficking (HEAT) Unit, Genara Juan -Ramos, age 30, of Lake Park, GA, has been charged with two counts of 1st degree Cruelty to Children and one count of Human Trafficking.

This week in Lake City, Florida, the City Council made the decision to name a street after a 12-year-old victim of gun violence. A person of interest has been identified in a homicide case, where the remains of an 18-year-old female were found. Additionally, a Columbia County Sheriff's deputy has been cleared in a fatal shooting that occurred during a domestic disturbance call.

In this article, we're exploring five exceptional pizza places in Lake City. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments yet? If you have, we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below!

Four top-10 finishes, led by Morgan Mobley in third place, propelled the Suwannee boys to victory at the Suwannee County Invitational on Saturday. Mobley ran a time of 17:11.29 ahead of teammates Paul Gunter in fifth (17:29.04), Issac Starling in seventh (17:31.44) and Brig Scott in ninth (17:32.57). The Bulldogs finished with 54 points to edge Florida High, which tallied 78.

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — A person is dead after the vehicle he was driving struck a tree at about 6:10 a.m. Thursday on County Road 240, according to a Florida Highway Patrol news release. The 37-year-old Auburndale man was driving a 1999 F350 eastbound on CR240 approaching CR245. FHP said it's unknown why the driver drove across CR 245 onto the eastbound shoulder where the front of his vehicle struck a tree, the news release states. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene, the news release states.

George Guito is more than just the general manager of the Columbia Restaurant. He's a legend and the only original employee still working at the restaurant.

Columbia County residents have additional time to clear debris off their property from Hurricane Idalia. The Columbia County Commission unanimously agreed Thursday night to extend the deadline for…

WHITE SPRINGS — The state’s Auditor General is taking a close look at the operations of the Town of White Springs, following a legislative request. The audit of White Springs, which is in the review…

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A new report from the Columbia County Sheriff's Office sheds new light on an officer-involved shooting. On Sept. 8, a man now identified as 32-year-old Quentin Hill was shot by fatally shot by Columbia County Deputy Brian Rix. A press release issued Wednesday says that Hill...

Lake City Police says there is heavy law enforcement in the area of Olustee Park and Columbia County Court House.

On Wednesday, Department of Children and Families (DCF) Sec. Shevaun Harris announced that the Department will implement the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). D-SNAP provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricane Idalia who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...

For the first time in program history, Florida High left Madison County with a victory.  The Seminoles (3-1) beat the Cowboys (2-1) 35-23 Friday, winning a third straight game since a week 2 loss to Ponte Vedra. ...

As the rest of Florida moves on after Hurricane Idalia, Suwannee County remains devastated. The areas impacted the most house chickens and crops, specifically peanuts and hay. Officials are worried about the recovery response and hope to receive outside help. Chicken houses in Live Oak, Florida, were destroyed by wind...

We understand that facing the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia has been tough on everyone in our community, and we believe that a little adventure, laughter, and fun can go a long way in helping you heal and recover. That's why we're thrilled to warmly welcome our neighbors affected by Hurricane Idalia.

Interim manager selection set for Tuesday meeting. The search for a new manager for the City of Lake City will begin next week. Finding a temporary administrator to replace Paul Dyal’s seat next month will also occur next month, although who that…

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