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WEATHER ALERT

5 advisories in effect for 4 regions in the area

LAKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT


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Fire displaces about 50 residents at Lake City apartment complex, no injuries reported

Read full article: Fire displaces about 50 residents at Lake City apartment complex, no injuries reported

A structure fire at the Cedar Park Apartments displaced approximately 50 residents early Wednesday morning, the Lake City Police Department said.

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Suspect arrested after trying to attack 2 people with a machete in Lake City

Read full article: Suspect arrested after trying to attack 2 people with a machete in Lake City

Lake City Police said a suspect was arrested after attempting to attack two victims with a machete on Monday.

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Lake City police announce arrest in Easter celebration shooting that injured officer

Read full article: Lake City police announce arrest in Easter celebration shooting that injured officer

A day after releasing a video and asking for the public to share any information on an Easter celebration shooting that left an officer injured, the Lake City Police Department announced an arrest.

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Lake City police release video that shows suspect firing weapon into crowd at Easter celebration

Read full article: Lake City police release video that shows suspect firing weapon into crowd at Easter celebration

The Lake City Police Department released a video Thursday showing a suspect shooting into a crowd at an Easter celebration.

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Lake City police officer shot when fight breaks out at annual Easter celebration

Read full article: Lake City police officer shot when fight breaks out at annual Easter celebration

A Lake City Police Department officer was shot Sunday evening near Annie Mattox Park, prompting a significant law enforcement response and an active investigation, according to the LCPD.

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Motorized skateboard incident claims life in Lake City

Read full article: Motorized skateboard incident claims life in Lake City

A motorized skateboard incident in Lake City claimed the life of one person on Thursday night.

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31-year-old man shot, killed while breaking into home despite protection order, Lake City police say

Read full article: 31-year-old man shot, killed while breaking into home despite protection order, Lake City police say

A 31-year-old man was fatally shot Tuesday night when he broke into a Lake City home, police said.

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Bicyclist kidnaps woman at knifepoint after her car struck him in Lake City, police say

Read full article: Bicyclist kidnaps woman at knifepoint after her car struck him in Lake City, police say

The man entered the passenger seat holding a knife and ordered the driver to take him to a specific location, the report stated.

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Lake City married couple dies in crash

Read full article: Lake City married couple dies in crash

A Lake City couple died Thursday afternoon in a crash, according to police.

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Lake City McDonald’s employee arrested after shooting at co-worker, police say

Read full article: Lake City McDonald’s employee arrested after shooting at co-worker, police say

The Lake City Police Department arrested a 24-year-old McDonald’s employee after he shot at a coworker.

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Lake City police join Southeastern states for campaign to crack down on speeding, aggressive drivers

Read full article: Lake City police join Southeastern states for campaign to crack down on speeding, aggressive drivers

Lake City police joins Southeastern states for campaign to crack down on speeding, aggressive drivers

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Third teen arrested, accused in connection with shooting death of 12-year-old girl in Lake City

Read full article: Third teen arrested, accused in connection with shooting death of 12-year-old girl in Lake City

The Lake City Police Department (LCPD) has made a third arrest following the shooting death of 12-year-old Mariah Smith last year.

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Online dating app leads to Tampa resident being kidnapped, driven to Lake City

Read full article: Online dating app leads to Tampa resident being kidnapped, driven to Lake City

On the evening of New Year’s Day, Lake City Police Department officers arrested a Tampa man for kidnapping a person he met on a dating app.

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14-year-old cyclist critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Lake City

Read full article: 14-year-old cyclist critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Lake City

A 14-year-old cyclist was critically injured Monday evening after they were hit by a vehicle near a Walmart in Lake City.

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19-year-old man killed in shooting in Lake City

Read full article: 19-year-old man killed in shooting in Lake City

A 23-year-old man died after getting shot early Sunday in Lake City, according to the Lake City Police Department.

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3rd man charged in dramatic ATM heist using stolen utility truck, Lake City police say

Read full article: 3rd man charged in dramatic ATM heist using stolen utility truck, Lake City police say

The Lake City Police Department announced two arrests Thursday in connection with a dramatic heist of a bank ATM last month, and they said more arrests are expected.

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14-year-old charged with murder in deadly shooting of 12-year-old in Lake City

Read full article: 14-year-old charged with murder in deadly shooting of 12-year-old in Lake City

Days after a 12-year-old girl died from bullets fired into her Lake City home, the Lake City Police Department announced the arrest of a 14-year-old boy in connection with her murder.

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12-year-old killed on couch from gunshots fired into home: LCPD

Read full article: 12-year-old killed on couch from gunshots fired into home: LCPD

A 12-year-old girl died Thursday night after someone shot into her Lake City home, according to the Lake City Police Department.

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2 charged in dramatic ATM heist using stolen utility truck, Lake City police say

Read full article: 2 charged in dramatic ATM heist using stolen utility truck, Lake City police say

The Lake City Police Department announced two arrests Thursday in connection with a dramatic heist of a bank ATM last month, and they said more arrests are expected.

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Lake City police mourn retired K-9 ‘Max’

Read full article: Lake City police mourn retired K-9 ‘Max’

The Lake City Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired K-9 officer.

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Thieves attempt ATM heist by dragging machine away with stolen utility truck, Lake City police say

Read full article: Thieves attempt ATM heist by dragging machine away with stolen utility truck, Lake City police say

Lake City police officers who responded to a bank alarm just before 5 a.m. Friday found something noticeably missing: the ATM near the drive-thru of the Ameris Bank on US 90 had been ripped from its foundation and drag marks trailed through the parking lot and grass, heading down the street.

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Lake City man accused of drowning ex-girlfriend’s dog in tub

Read full article: Lake City man accused of drowning ex-girlfriend’s dog in tub

A 23-year-old man was arrested Wednesday and accused of drowning his ex-girlfriend’s dog following a series of threatening texts, according to the Lake City Police Department.

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Lake City Police Department’s K-9 Inca passes away

Read full article: Lake City Police Department’s K-9 Inca passes away

Lake City Police Department’s K9 Inca has passed away at Addison Animal Hospital this morning.

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Juvenile found fatally shot inside Lake City apartment

Read full article: Juvenile found fatally shot inside Lake City apartment

Officers with the Lake City Police Department are investigating after a “male juvenile” was found fatally shot Wednesday evening at an apartment on Northwest Wayne Place.

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Lake City police looking for man accused of stabbing someone with pitchfork

Read full article: Lake City police looking for man accused of stabbing someone with pitchfork

The Lake City Police Department said Tuesday that a warrant was issued for the arrest of a man accused of stabbing a 49-year-old with a pitchfork.

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4 people shot in area of Lake City that has seen recent increase in violence

Read full article: 4 people shot in area of Lake City that has seen recent increase in violence

The Lake City Police Department is investigating after four people were shot Sunday morning.

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Waffle House and cars hit by gunfire in Lake City

Read full article: Waffle House and cars hit by gunfire in Lake City

The Lake City Police Department is investigating after two vehicles and a Waffle House on SW Baya Avenue were struck by gunfire on Wednesday morning.

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1 dead, 2 injured in triple shooting in Lake City, police say

Read full article: 1 dead, 2 injured in triple shooting in Lake City, police say

One man was killed and two others were injured Thursday night in a shooting in Lake City, police said.

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3 people shot in Lake City, police say

Read full article: 3 people shot in Lake City, police say

Lake City Police are investigating a triple shooting that happened late Tuesday night.

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Lake City Police need help finding missing woman

Read full article: Lake City Police need help finding missing woman

Lake City Police need your help looking for a missing woman.

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Man dead, 2 others hospitalized after vehicle strikes concrete pole in Lake City, police say

Read full article: Man dead, 2 others hospitalized after vehicle strikes concrete pole in Lake City, police say

One man died and two others were hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in Lake City, authorities said.

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Lake City Police searching for missing teen

Read full article: Lake City Police searching for missing teen

The Lake City Police Department is searching for a missing teen who was last seen at a gas station in Lake City.

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Police report: Woman repeatedly dropped children off in housing complex parking lot, drove off

Read full article: Police report: Woman repeatedly dropped children off in housing complex parking lot, drove off

A woman is facing a charge of child neglect after she was accused of repeatedly dropping her children off at a housing complex parking lot and driving off, according to the Lake City Police Department.

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Lake City maintenance worker shot 4 times after responding to work order at wrong apartment

Read full article: Lake City maintenance worker shot 4 times after responding to work order at wrong apartment

A Lake City maintenance worker was shot four times by a scared tenant after he showed up at the wrong apartment to fix a door lock, officials said.

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1 dead, suspect in custody after shooting in Lake City

Read full article: 1 dead, suspect in custody after shooting in Lake City

One person is dead after a shooting early Sunday morning in Lake City.

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15-year-old arrested in deadly Oct. 2021 shooting in Lake City

Read full article: 15-year-old arrested in deadly Oct. 2021 shooting in Lake City

The Lake City Police Department on Thursday announced the arrest of a 15-year-old, who’s facing a charge of homicide in the shooting death of a 17-year-old.

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Hillsborough County murder suspect captured a week after crashing, evading authorities in Lake City: police

Read full article: Hillsborough County murder suspect captured a week after crashing, evading authorities in Lake City: police

A man wanted in connection with a Hillsborough County murder was captured Wednesday in Lake City, a week after he led officers on a car chase, crashed his vehicle and evaded law enforcement, police said.

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2 found dead in car near Lake De Soto, Lake City police say

Read full article: 2 found dead in car near Lake De Soto, Lake City police say

Two people were found dead Monday in a car near Lake De Soto, according to the Lake City Police Department.

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Death of 23-month-old under investigation by Lake City police

Read full article: Death of 23-month-old under investigation by Lake City police

The Lake City Police Department is investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a 23-month-old, according to a news release the department issued Monday.

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$9,500 reward offered for information leading to arrest in 2019 Lake City killing

Read full article: $9,500 reward offered for information leading to arrest in 2019 Lake City killing

A reward of $9,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest in the death of an 18-year-old in Lake City, the Lake City Police Department said Wednesday.

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Family, Lake City police seek information in 2001 killing of 19-year-old

Read full article: Family, Lake City police seek information in 2001 killing of 19-year-old

The Lake City Police Department on Thursday asked the public for information in a cold case homicide.

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Woman seriously injured after being beaten, dragged by car: Lake City police

Read full article: Woman seriously injured after being beaten, dragged by car: Lake City police

A woman was left with serious injuries after she was struck by a person and dragged by a car, according to the Lake City Police Department.

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Pedestrian dead in Lake City train accident, police say

Read full article: Pedestrian dead in Lake City train accident, police say

A pedestrian died after being struck by a train early Tuesday morning in Lake City, according to the Lake City Police Department.

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17-year-old shot, killed after Lake City apartment shooting

Read full article: 17-year-old shot, killed after Lake City apartment shooting

A 17-year-old boy was shot in Lake City at the Cedar Park Apartments on Tuesday, the Lake City Police Department reports.

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Police have “strong leads” after deadly shooting near Lake City park

Read full article: Police have “strong leads” after deadly shooting near Lake City park

The Lake City Police Department said a man was shot and killed on NW Madison Street on Friday night near Youngs Park.

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Witness reports gunfire at Lake City apartment complex

Read full article: Witness reports gunfire at Lake City apartment complex

Lake City police report an early morning shots fired at Cedar Park Apartment Complex on Tuesday.

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Police: Suspect in Lake City murder found hiding in Jacksonville, arrested

Read full article: Police: Suspect in Lake City murder found hiding in Jacksonville, arrested

A 22-year-old Lake City man has been arrested on homicide and other charges in connection with a double shooting June 28 that killed a man and left a woman injured.

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Lake City Police searching for missing 16-year-old

Read full article: Lake City Police searching for missing 16-year-old

Police are searching for a missing 16-year-old who has not been seen since 11:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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14-year-old wounded in Lake City shooting, police say

Read full article: 14-year-old wounded in Lake City shooting, police say

A 14-year-old was hospitalized early Friday morning after a shooting in Lake City, authorities said.

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Lake City police looking for missing teen

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Officers are asking for the public’s help finding a missing teenage girl, the Lake City Police Department said Saturday afternoon.

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Lake City looking for missing man

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The Lake City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man.

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1 killed in shooting at Lake City hotel, police say

Read full article: 1 killed in shooting at Lake City hotel, police say

One person was killed in a shooting Monday night at a hotel in Lake City, police said. Officers with the Lake City Police Department said they were called shortly before 9:15 p.m to a report of gunshots at the Days Inn on U.S. Highway 441, just south of Interstate 10. The victim -- who was identified as Roderick Markim Brizzell, 30, of Lake City -- died at the scene, police said. After the shooting, the witness said, the three people ran off and were possibly picked up by a vehicle. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Police Department at 386-752-4343.

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Ex slashes pregnant Lake City woman’s stomach, police say

Read full article: Ex slashes pregnant Lake City woman’s stomach, police say

A pregnant woman was injured in Lake City over the weekend when her ex-boyfriend slashed her across the stomach with a pocket knife, authorities said. The attack happened about 5 p.m. Saturday near where Northeast Escambia Street meets Northeast Calhoun Avenue in Lake City, the Lake City Police Department said. Witnesses told police things escalated when Williams drew a silver pocket knife and cut the victim across her stomach. Anyone with tips on Williams' whereabouts is ask to call Lake City Police at 386-752-4343. If Williams is seen, police recommend that the public avoid approaching him and instead contact local law enforcement.

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Two teens missing from behavioral health center

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LAKE CITY, Fla. – The Lake City Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find two missing teens who were last seen leaving the Meridian Behavioral Health Center at 439 Michigan Street. A description released by Lake City Police Department did not include a photo or her eye color but did say Padot has blonde hair. Mason Bryan was reported missing in Lake City (Provided by Lake City police)There’s no current direction of travel for the teens and police did not say if they are traveling together. If you see Padot or Bryan call Lake City Police immediately at (386) 752-4343 or dial 911. If you have a tip on where the girls might be heading, call Officer T. Parisi on the tips line at (386) 719-2068.

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Lake City police arrest man accused of robbing bank, attempting to carjack employee

Read full article: Lake City police arrest man accused of robbing bank, attempting to carjack employee

LAKE CITY, Fla. A man was arrested Wednesday after robbing a bank and then trying to carjack an employee, the Lake City Police Department said. Police said a man, who was later identified as Demarcus Daniels, was waiting in the bushes as employees opened the bank. After receiving cash, according to police, Daniels grabbed an employee and forced her to leave the bank with him. When the two got outside, police said, Daniels tried to carjack the employee, but she did not have her keys, so he took off. There were no injuries to Daniels or any bank employees, police said.

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Lake City Police searching for missing 23-year-old woman

Read full article: Lake City Police searching for missing 23-year-old woman

Published: May 14, 2020, 7:04 am Updated: May 14, 2020, 8:29 amLAKE CITY, Fla. – Lake City Police Department is looking for a missing 23-year-old woman. Police said Bo’Shanique La’vette Carter was last seen Wednesday May 13 inside her home. She was last seen wearing black and white tights, a black top, and black knee high boots. If seen, police ask you call (386) 752-4343 or dial 911 immediately. If you have information on her whereabouts you can call a tip line at (386) 719-2068.

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13-year-old girl Lake City girl found safe

Read full article: 13-year-old girl Lake City girl found safe

The Lake City Police Department said Wednesday a 13-year-old reported missing on Monday has been found. Officers said the girl, who ran away after a family disturbance, has been reunited with family.

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Lake City police search for missing girl, 17

Read full article: Lake City police search for missing girl, 17

Photo of Alyssa Johns courtesy of the Lake City Police Department. LAKE CITY, Fla. - The Lake City Police Department is asking for the public's help in finding a missing 17-year-old girl. Police said Alyssa Ann-Marie Johns was last seen in the area of Southwest Bascom Norris Drive and Sisters Welcome Road in Lake City on Friday. Johns, who was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans, was said to be headed toward Live Oak in an unknown vehicle, police said. Anyone who has seen Johns is asked to call police at 386-752-4343 or 911.

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Police: Man yelled 'aye, let me get that,' stabbing ensued

Read full article: Police: Man yelled 'aye, let me get that,' stabbing ensued

LAKE CITY, Fla. - A man was arrested and charged with battery after he stabbed a man at the Cedar Park Apartment Complex, according to the Lake City Police Department. On Wednesday, police said Dearion Dallas was standing at the top of a staircase at the apartment complex and was in an argument with the victim. According to police, witnesses said Dallas yelled, "Aye, let me get that" before running down the staircase and getting in a fight with the victim. Investigators said Dallas stabbed the victim between his neck and shoulder. Dallas was arrested and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

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2 robbers climb in McDonald's drive-through window, demand money

Read full article: 2 robbers climb in McDonald's drive-through window, demand money

After the robbers got the money from the safe and the cash drawers, they left through the drive-through window. Lake City officers set up a perimeter and K-9s from Baker Correctional Institution attempted to track the culprits. One was wearing tan shorts, a black shirt and black shoes with a mask covering his face. The second was wearing black shorts, black shirt, black shoes and had a mask covering his face. The Lake City Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the robbers.

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Lake City police searching for missing woman

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LAKE CITY, Fla. - The Lake City Police Department is asking for the public's help to find a missing woman with speech and hearing impairments. Fernika Shirell Taylor, 43, was last seen leaving her home Wednesday and hasn't been seen since. Officers describe her as a black woman with glasses, brown eyes, about five foot four inches tall, weighing around 165 pounds. Investigators say they don't know which direction Taylor may be traveling or what she was wearing when she disappeared. If you see her, you're asked to call 911 or the Lake City Police Department at 386-752-4343.

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Woman abducted, nearly raped in Lake City, police say

Read full article: Woman abducted, nearly raped in Lake City, police say

LAKE CITY, Fla. – There's a neighborhood crime alert in Lake City, where officers are looking for three men who police said abducted a woman Thursday night and attempted to rape her. The Lake City Police Department said the attack was only stopped because someone happened to walk by. The woman told police she passed a dark-colored midsize SUV on Northwest Lake Jeffery Road near Young's Park and a man inside yelled at her to come "party with them" and offered her alcohol. The three men told her it was her "lucky day," let her go and then took off. "Even though they were not able to fully carry out the attack, rape is real and it's wrong," Bowens said.

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Lake City police searching for 5 burglary suspects

Read full article: Lake City police searching for 5 burglary suspects

LAKE CITY, Fla. – Police are asking the public’s help Saturday identifying five suspects seen on surveillance video burglarizing Buddy’s Home Furnishings, the Lake City Police Department said. The burglary was the second attempt at the location in the past two days, police said. The surveillance video shows five suspects dressed in hoodies enter the store and run straight to the front counter. One of the suspects was seen putting an item in a black back. Anyone with information is asked to call Lake City police at 386-752-4343 and ask for investigator Kevin Johns or the supervisor on duty.

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3 missing teens found in Lake City

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LAKE CITY, Fla. – Three teenagers reported missing Monday in Lake City have been found safe. All were believed to be runaways, according to the Lake City Police Department. The teens were identified as Shaylenne Gary,14, Kimberly Martin, 13, and Brianna Carter, 15, who is not pictured. Police said they were last seen at the Columbia County Library at 1 p.m. Monday.

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Lake City police search for bank robber

Read full article: Lake City police search for bank robber

LAKE CITY, Fla. – The Lake City Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspected robber. Police say an armed robbery happened at the TD Bank branch of SW Baya Drive. Police say the man in the surveillance images is armed and dangerous. If anyone has any information or knows the robber's identity, please contact investigator Useche at 386-752-4344. You may also leave an anonymous tip by calling 386-719-2068 or through our MyPD App.

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