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10/31/2026

SAVOR THAT PERFECT SEASON, CLASS OF 27! 🐯

Columbia High shut out Suwannee 48–0 Friday night to finish the regular season 10–0, the Tigers' first undefeated regular season since 1997. And the Old Oaken Bucket stays in Lake City for the 14th straight year! 🏈

Next up: the playoffs, where Columbia is expected to be the No. 1 seed in Class 4A-Region 1. Congrats to Coach Brian Allen and the Tigers.

10/30/2026

In case you didn't Get the Lake City Today Briefing - Upcoming events:

Fri, Oct 30

72nd Annual Florida Gateway Fair and Livestock Show
Opens Fri, runs through Sun, Nov 8 · Florida Gateway Fairgrounds, 164 SW Mary Ethel Lane
Gates open 5 PM weekdays, 2 PM Saturdays, and noon Sundays. Youth livestock shows run all week; see the livestock schedule.

Fair highlights (included with admission): Halloween Costume Contest and Dance Party, Sat, Oct 31, 6 PM, on the 1st Street Music Entertainment Stage; Karaoke Night with DJ Big Chuck, Thu, Nov 5, 6:30 PM (sign up online in advance); and Adam Sanders in concert, Sat, Nov 7, 9 PM, on the 1st Street Music Entertainment Stage. The Lake City native won The Road with Keith Urban.

Ferreira Funeral Services' 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat
6 to 8 PM · 458 S Marion Ave.

Sat, Oct 31

Free and family-friendly
Halloween Saturday, Oct 31

Spooktacular 5K
8 AM · The Fitness Bar, 162 SW Pinemount Rd.
Costumes welcome.

Malloween
6 PM · Lake City Mall, 2469 W US Hwy 90
Trick-or-treating at participating stores while candy lasts.

Cooper's Hideout 2nd Annual Tent or Treat Halloween Party and Pop-Up Market
7 PM · 2102 SE Baya Dr.
Halloween party plus a pop-up market.

Fort White Trunk-or-Treat
11 AM to 2 PM · Fort White High School, 17828 SW State Road 47, Fort White

City Church Free Trunk-or-Treat
5 to 6 PM · City Church, 1191 SW Bascom Norris Dr. #103

Wed, Nov 4
Food Truck Wednesday
11 AM to 2 PM · Olustee Park

Fri, Nov 6
2026 Chamber Golf Tournament
8:30 AM to noon · Quail Heights Country Club, 161 SW Quail Heights Ter.

Love and Remembrance Memorial
4 to 6 PM · Haven Hospice Suwannee Valley Care Center, 6037 W US Highway 90
Hosted by Haven Hospice.

Sat, Nov 7
Old Florida Gravel 2026
Nov 7 and 8 · All-Tech Raceway, 1024 SW Howell Rd.
CLASH Endurance gravel rides, a 5K run, and youth events.

Putting for a Purpose Mini-Golf Tournament
9 AM to noon · CrossPoint Church, 5111 SR 47
Benefits the Christian Service Center. $25 per golfer.

2026 Lake City Columbia County Veterans Parade
11 AM · Downtown Lake City
Hosted by the American Legion and the VFW. The route runs from FDOT to Memorial Stadium; lineup begins at 10 AM.

Voices for Children Volunteer Palooza
Noon to 4 PM · Lake City Mall

Sun, Nov 8
Fall Festival at First Presbyterian Church
4 to 6 PM · 697 SW Baya Dr.
Crafts, games, and a chili cook-off.

10/26/2026

Ever find out about a great local event the day after it happened? 🙋

The Lake City Today Briefing fixes that. Twice a month, we’ll send you what’s happening around Lake City and Columbia County: events, local news, community resources, and the stuff you’d otherwise hear about too late.

It’s free, it’s short, and it lands right in your inbox.
👉 Sign up by going to our profile and clicking on our website link.

10/26/2026

Big news COULD be coming to Columbia County!

A steel manufacturer is looking at the North Florida Mega Industrial Park for a $3 billion plant. County Economic Development Director Jennifer Daniels says the project could eventually bring more than 1,000 high-paying jobs.

The company toured the site, and its leaders loved what they saw. Texas is also in the running, and the company expects to decide by year's end. Fingers crossed! 🤞

10/23/2026

New jobs are coming to Lake City!

Code Green Response, which builds solar-powered base camps for disaster recovery crews, is bringing its Florida headquarters and a manufacturing operation to US 41 North.

The company hopes to grow to about 100 employees here, once the build-out is complete.

Source: Columbia County Economic Development Advisory Board meeting on Oct. 22, 2026.

10/21/2026

The first-ever Reindeer Drop is this Friday, Oct. 23! 🦌

Columbia County Toys for Tots is teaming up with Brittany's Cupcake Shoppe for a 12-hour fundraiser to help bring holiday toys to local kids in need.

⏰ 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
📍 Brittanys Cupcake Shoppe, 857 SW Main Blvd., Suite 125, Lake City

Stop by, grab a treat, and help make Christmas a little brighter for kids right here in our community. 🎁

10/16/2026

🎃👻 Boo's Night Out is TONIGHT!

Bring the whole family to Veterans Park in downtown Lake City from 5 to 8:30 p.m. for a night of Halloween fun, with vendors, games, music, and food trucks. Costumes are encouraged!

📍 Veterans Park, downtown Lake City
🕔 Tonight, Fri. Oct. 16, 5–8:30 p.m.

See you there! 🍬

10/14/2026

Columbia County Extension's Peanut Butter Challenge Is Back!

Grab an extra jar next time you're at the store.

UF IFAS Extension Columbia County annual Peanut Butter Challenge is underway, and every jar goes to local families who need it. The drive is open to the whole community and runs through Nov. 20.

Drop off donations at the Extension office:
437 NW Hall of Fame Dr., Lake City.

One jar doesn't seem like much, but they add up quickly when a whole county chips in.

10/13/2026

🚗✨ Lake City has a new place to get your car clean!

Big Dan's Car Wash opens with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting this Thursday, Oct 15, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 1504 W US Hwy 90. Park behind Wawa and get a free wash after the ribbon-cutting.

Opening-season deals:
✅ Free washes are going on now
✅ Unlimited washes for $5 a month for the first three months

The first $5,000 Big Dan's brings in goes to CARC, which serves people with disabilities right here in our community. A clean car and a good cause. 💙

Welcome to Lake City, Big Dan's!

10/09/2026

Update from City of Lake City: STRONGMAN EVENT UPDATE

The Strongman Champion League, Champions Market, and concert are still scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Downtown Lake City.

The City of Lake City, in coordination with the Columbia County Tourist Development Council (TDC) and Strongman Champion League teams, has made event setup adjustments to help accommodate rainy weather.

One adjustment includes orienting the entertainment stage toward the Darby Pavilion to help attendees enjoy the entertainment if it rains, along with tents in Olustee Park for competition area and viewing area. We encourage attendees to bring umbrellas and ponchos, to be prepared.

The events are currently scheduled to proceed as planned. Please review the event schedule below and attached map for details.

11:00 AM - Champions Market Opens in Olustee park
12:30 PM - Official Athlete Introductions
1:00 PM - 74,000-Lb Fire Truck Pull
2:00 PM - Car Yoke
3:00 PM - Monster Deadlift
4:00 PM - Log Lift
5:00 PM - Atlas Stones
5:30 PM - Awards Ceremony
6:00 PM - Music Festival Begins at Darby Pavilion
7:00 PM - Titans of Rock: Bon Jovi Tribute
8:30 PM - Titans of Rock: Journey Tribute
10:00 PM - Expected Conclusion

We look forward to welcoming residents and visitors to Downtown Lake City for Saturday’s events.

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