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Lake City, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Lake City! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Smoke from Hamilton County wildfire now affecting I-75 near Lake City
- Why Lake City makes this list of Florida fresh-start towns
- See how Columbia High’s 42–0 win reshapes the playoff picture
Also on today's calendar: Sunday Brunch at Cooper's Hideout and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Turning cloudy and breezy, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
- Sunday: Some sun; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 60.
- Monday: Breezy in the a.m.; sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hamilton County wildfire causing smoky conditions in surrounding counties (wctv.tv) — Drivers from Lake City should be aware that a large Hamilton County wildfire is sending smoke and ash into Suwannee and Lafayette counties and creating smoky conditions on I-75 just north of town. Officials are conducting a major controlled burn to contain the fire and warn that reduced visibility and air quality issues may persist for several days, urging cautious driving and limited outdoor activity. 
• 11 Florida Towns Perfect For A Fresh Start (worldatlas.com) — Lake City is highlighted as an affordable, community-oriented place to make a fresh start, with lower-than-average home prices and rents plus two major medical centers. The article spotlights Olustee Park’s regular markets and food truck gatherings, popular annual festivals, and nearby Ichetucknee Springs, all framed as reasons newcomers might choose to live and work in Lake City.
• Newberry blasts Williston in 42-7 road win (mainstreetdailynews.com) — Columbia High from Lake City dominated Yulee 42–0 in Friday’s regional football action, highlighting a strong night for several North Florida programs. While Newberry’s blowout of Williston leads the story, the full roundup lets Lake City fans see how Columbia and nearby schools are shaping up as the regular season winds down and playoff hopes sharpen.
📸 Around Lake City
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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LIVE Music at Cooper's Hideout →
Cooper’s Hideout, 2102 SE Baya Drive, Lake City
7:30 pm
Saturday October 24
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Other local events
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Sunday Brunch at Cooper's Hideout →
Cooper’s Hideout, 2102 SE Baya Drive, Lake City
11:00 am -
Rentz McGuire Corn Maze →
Rentzville, 6365 SW County Rd 242, Lake City
1:00 pm -
Pickleball Richardson Community Center →
Richardson Community Center, 255 NE Coach Anders Lane, Lake City
1:00 pm -
Pickleball Outside at Richardson Community Center →
Richardson Community Center, 255 NE Coach Anders Lane, Lake City
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Pickleball Richardson Community Center →
Richardson Community Center, 255 NE Coach Anders Lane, Lake City
8:30 am -
Pumpkin Painting Family Night at Chick-fil-A →
Chick-fil-A, 3200 W US Highway 90, Lake City
5:30 pm -
Food Truck Wednesday →
Olustee Park – Downtown Lake City, 169 N Marion Ave, Lake City
11:00 am -
Trivia Nation at Beef 'O' Brady's - Lake City →
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s, 857 SW Main Blvd, Lake City
7:00 pm -
Pickleball Richardson Community Center →
Richardson Community Center, 255 NE Coach Anders Lane, Lake City
8:30 am -
Pickleball Outside at Richardson Community Center →
Richardson Community Center, 255 NE Coach Anders Lane, Lake City
6:00 pm -
MAGIC HUNKS AUSTRALIAN TAKEOVER at The Woods →
The Woods, 149 Southwest Woolsey Glen, Lake City
8:00 pm
Sunday October 25
Monday October 26
Tuesday October 27
Wednesday October 28
Thursday October 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Missing black kitty about 5 months old, just sprayed 2 weeks ago.
Her name is Luna, she has golden eyes and a white spot under her chin. She sweet and lovable. (Nextdoor Little Road) - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Vivid Visions will display the art submitted for the Art Contest and the winner will be announced. Winning artwork will be display in the library… (Nextdoor )
- Diocese of St. Augustine posted a job opening for School Counselor (PT), 2025-26 in Lake City. Apply here.
- CoreCivic - Corrections Corporation of America posted a job opening for Correctional Officer in Lake City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake City here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- 4-H Youth Development Programs for November (alachuachronicle.com)
- Counties across North Central Florida hold Drug Take Back Day events (wcjb.com)
- Clerk of the Court to Hold Surplus Auction (alachuacountytoday.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: "If there are 2 flys in the kitchen, how can you tell which one is the cowboy?" — It's the one on the range. (Thank you Helen H. for sending it in!)
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