Columbia County Observer

Suwannee Valley Transit Authority Board Tables Millions in Budget Adjustments Amid Accounting Confusion, Statutory Questions

With most of the Authority's institutional knowledge departed, there is trouble at the SVTA

November 13, 2026  3:00 pm | 6 min read

Fort White: Town Council Censures Mayor – Petitions Governor DeSantis to Investigate & Consider Suspension

Council votes 3-1 on both measures, citing missed meetings, unsigned checks and blocked access to town financial systems

November 6, 2026  4:41 pm

Out of view (left) Presiding Officer Kathryn Terry, Councilman Lonnie Harren, Mayor's empty seat, Councilwoman Monica Merricks, out of view Councilman Bill Koon.

FL Gateway College: Kat Cammack scores $3 Million for new FGC Construction Trades Program, first in the state – Gift from the American People

October 8, 2026  9:15 am

Suwannee Valley Transit Authority Approves 2% Salary Increase

Finance Director Lights Up Against Suw Cnty Commissioner & Administrator, Finance Director, Attorney Ignore the Law

September 27, 2026  08:30 am

Fort White: Council Approves $10.4 Mil FY27 Budget – Missing Financial Data, Procedural Irregularities Set Up Town For a Do-Over

September 23, 2026  4:40 pm

Presiding Officer Kathryn Terry (left), Councilman Lonnie Harrell (right)

Fort White: On Tap Tonight: public comment back, budget approval, NFPS, and more

September 21, 2026  9:45 am | 2 min read

Columbia County EMS: Before Columbia County Takes EMS Back, It Owes Its Citizens a Plan

September 12, 2026  8:48 am  | 5 min read

Photo: Camilo Jimenez via Unsplash | Columbia County Observer graphic

NFWUA: The Columbia County 5 – Trapped by Florida's Only Elected County Attorney

Sept. 3, 2026  11:50 am | 4 min read

North FL Water Utility Authority: New Board Member Jock Phelps Puts Teetering Authority on the Firing Line

Sept. 1, 2026  6:30 am | 5 min read

Robert Lane: County Commission Candidate District 4, What You Should Know

August 9, 2026  4:45:pm | 5 min read

Fort White: An Out-of-Control Special Meeting to Approve Town Clerk Contract Marked by Civil Disobedience – Attorney’s Advice Taken on Split Vote

August 3, 2026  6:15 pm | 8 min read