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🌱 Where and when Lake City’s big America250 fireworks show happens
Lake City, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Lake City! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where and when Lake City’s big America250 fireworks show happens
- Which Lake City utility and fire upgrades just lost state funding?
Also on today's calendar: Retro City Anniversary and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a camel who likes to perform in plays? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 93, low: 67.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• North Central Florida locations to celebrate America250 (mainstreetdailynews.com) — Lake City residents can head to the Florida Gateway Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 4, for a free America250 Fourth of July celebration featuring live bands, food trucks, car show, games, water slides, and 9:30 p.m. fireworks. The roundup also highlights similar holiday events in nearby towns like Branford, Live Oak, and Alachua if you’re up for a short drive. 
• Santa Fe College secures $2.5M in state funding for M Building renovation (wcjb.com) — State budget decisions spared $2.5 million for renovating Santa Fe College’s M Building in Gainesville, but vetoed several North Central Florida projects, including two in Lake City. Funding for a wastewater lift station replacement and a frontline fire engine was cut, potentially delaying upgrades to local utility and emergency services residents rely on.
📸 Around Lake City
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★ Featured events ★
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DQ "Fire Rescue N' Cones" With Lake City Fire Department →
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, 2984 W US Hwy 90, Lake City
3:30 pm
Monday July 6
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Other local events
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NOTICE: Two or more Council Members may be in attendance at the 2026 Independence Day Celebration at the Columbia County Fairgrounds at 5:00 PM
Lake City City Council 205 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055
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City Council Regular Session →
Lake City City Council 205 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055
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Retro City Anniversary →
Retro City Arcade and Pizza, 1051 E Duval St, Lake City
12:00 pm -
2 year anniversary →
Retro City Arcade and Pizza, 1051 E Duval St, Lake City
12:00 pm -
Cliff Dorsey Live in Lake City at Halpatter →
Halpatter Brewing Company, 264 NE Hernando Ave, Lake City
6:00 pm -
Bill Ricci returns to Halpatters →
Halpatter Brewing Company, 264 NE Hernando Ave, Lake City
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Family Dance Party - Summer Dance Battle! →
The Woods, 149 Southwest Woolsey Glen, Lake City
6:00 pm
Saturday July 4
Tuesday July 7
Saturday July 11
Sunday July 12
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🗓 Events Nearby
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NOTICE: Two or more Council Members may be in attendance at the 2026 Independence Day Celebration at the Columbia County Fairgrounds at 5:00 PM
Lake City City Council 205 N Marion Ave, Lake City, FL 32055
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Freddie Mac CreditSmart® Essentials Workshop I... →
Holiday Inn & Suites Lake City by IHG, 213 SW Commerce Dr, Lake City
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No Sitter Necessary: The Family Dance Party - Summer Dance Battle! →
The Woods, 149 SW Woolsey Gln, Lake City
6:00 pm
Saturday July 4
Thursday July 16
Sunday July 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PLEEEEAAASSSEEE if you see my Boston Terrier… Reward for her safe return!!
Off Pinemount and Magical. She’s my loyal companion. Her buddy misses her Next door neighbors were shooting their guns for 3 hours 4:30-7:30 straight… (Nextdoor Pinemount) - Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog!
Kane was LOST on May 24, 2026 in Lake City, FL 32024 near Salem Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the owner, view… (Nextdoor South Lake City)
- Aramark Corporation posted a job opening for Housekeeper - Lake Montgomery - EVS in Lake City. Apply here.
- Florida Gateway College posted a job opening for Academic Advisor in Lake City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake City here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- LIST: Fourth of July fireworks displays for Jacksonville and the surrounding areas (actionnewsjax.com)
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- High Springs author releases memoir about her mental health journey (alachuachronicle.com)
- Eugene Holman Petteway, Jr. (ocala-news.com)
- ExtraMile debuts in Florida (cstoredive.com)
Ok Lake City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A drama-dary (Thank you Phillip M. for sending it in!)
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