COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

Columbia High School will close and move to virtual learning on Monday, August 28 to work to install metal detectors to enhance school safety.

Brian Allen is returning to the sidelines of a Columbia High School football program he knows well.

The high school football offseason coaching carousel continues to spin, this time opening up a position at Columbia High School.

The father of a Columbia High School student reached out to News4JAX after his son was arrested for bringing a gun to school.

The Columbia County Police Department responded to a tip Thursday regarding a teenage high schooler carrying a firearm on campus.

Students were evacuated Tuesday from Columbia High School due to a report of a suspicious item, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and the Columbia County School District.

A 17-year-old Columbia High School student died from coronavirus-related complications days before the start of her senior year, her family told News4Jax.

One Columbia alum leaves and another one fills the void.

LAKE CITY, Fla. – Columbia County Schools announced Thursday that added security will be in place “for some of our schools” after the district consulted with the Sheriff’s Office following a deadly shooting of a Columbia High School student. Dionne Leslie, a 17-year-old sophomore at Columbia High, was killed and another juvenile was wounded in a shooting in a Lake City neighborhood. The district said the Sheriff’s Office does not believe the schools are in danger, but the security is being added as a precaution as the investigation continues. Clayton Hopkins (Provided by Columbia County Sheriff's Office)Deputies said they’re also seeking information about an ATV, which they say was being operated nearby at the time of the shooting. People can also submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers of Columbia County.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Make that two local products coming home to play for the Jaguars this season. Defensive tackle Timmy Jernigan signed a contract with Jacksonville on Monday morning, adding some much-needed reinforcements on a line that has been strafed with personnel losses. Jernigan played high school football at Columbia High School in Lake City under coach Craig Howard and the former four- and five-star player was one of the highest recruited players from the school. He signed with Florida State and played three seasons with the Seminoles before leaving early for the NFL draft. Jernigan joins Oakleaf High graduate Shaquille Quarterman as players who played their high school football in town to land with the Jaguars this season.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. School districts in Florida were given the green light to start sports practices on schedule in the fall, despite words of warning from doctors. Until these numbers come down, Im not gonna feel comfortable, said Columbia High School football coach Brian Allen. The Florida High School Athletic Association voted last night during a five-hour emergency board meeting that fall sports can begin practicing as scheduled, even as coronavirus cases spike in Florida. Some coaches are worried about an outbreak snd they say this isnt an even playing field. Schools in hot zones, like Jacksonville, Tampa and Miami, are at a disadvantage over rural campuses.

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. - A Columbia High School teacher accused of bullying students has resigned as cross-country coach and is under investigation by the Columbia County School District. School district Superintendent Lex Carswell confirmed to News4Jax the district is investigating the bullying allegations against Shelli Shoup brought forward by former students at a school board meeting last month. The students said they were harassed throughout high school, an experience that made their lives miserable. When the investigation is complete, which is expected by Friday, the school district will send its findings to the Florida Department of Education. Shoup has been a teacher at the school for more than 20 years.

LAKE CITY, Fla. - The Columbia County School District is dealing with a bullying issue, but not the type of bullying you might expect. This case involves a teacher who is accused of bullying students. The Columbia County School Board heard complaints Tuesday by former students from Columbia High School who said they were bullied by an unnamed teacher throughout high school, an experience that made their lives miserable. It sticks with you psychologically and makes you question, you know, am I worth it to the people around me? Calzada told the School Board. News4jax also talked to Shelbi Knowles, who graduated from Columbia High School nine years ago.

Brian Allen played at Columbia High School and went on to star in college at Florida State and later played in the NFL. While times and distractions have given fans more choices now than ever before, there's still nothing like playing or coaching Friday night under the lights in Lake City. For one of the most passionate fanbases in the state, they still come out to support the Tigers.

Jordan Smith grew up going to Columbia High School football games, but he didn't sit in the stands too often. As a kid, Smith was running around and emulating the high school players. He wanted to be one of those guys. Now, Smith's the starting quarterback on one of the best teams in the area. How did those early days in Lake City help prepare him for what was yet to come?

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