Columbia County Observer

Putting the Public at Risk - Part I:  MSTUs
Lake City & Columbia County Don’t Disappoint. Foot Dragging, No Information, Danger

June 7, 2026 10:05 am | 5 min read

Photo: Jon LCE via Unsplash

North Florida Water Utility Authority: Trust & Transparency Issues. Vice Chair Nixes the “Buzz Off” on No Budget Workshop

May 21, 2026  11:25 am

Water First North Florida: The $1.1 Billion Project That No One Likes, Except Insiders, Is on the Ropes

Where is it now and how did it get there?

May 15, 2026  9:45 am

Clint Pittman, County Landscape & Parks Director, Quits Job to Run For County Commissioner

May 9, 2026  11:59 pm

Cnty Employee Clint Pittman is running for Cnty Commissioner. The Ethics Policy says no can do.

May 7, 2026  8:00 am

Photo: Sutirta Budiman via Unsplash

City Attorney Clay Martin & City Council Ignore Mandatory Public Hearing Notice Requirement in Multi-Million Dollar WWTP Purchase from County

May 5, 2026 1:25 pm

Columbia County Observer photo and graphic

FHP Capt. Mike Burroughs Tells the NCFRPC, “Speed & Distracted Driving Kills" – He wants to keep you alive

May 1, 2026  11:30 pm

Photo: Izzy E via Unsplash

Fort White Recall: Circuit Court Judge Fred Koberlein, Jr., Put the Brakes on the Fort White Recall Election – For Now

It’s now up to the Fort White Mayor’s brother to decide whether or not to soldier on.

April 15, 2026  9:20 pm

Judge Fred Koberlein, Jr., center; Councilman Harrell (bottom left); Defendant Giorgio Thomas, (right).  Photos via Columbia County Court Administration Zoom hearing.

Fort White Recall of Lonnie Harrell on the Court Docket This Afternoon at 4 PM – Former Town Attorney Judge Fred Koberlein, Jr., Presiding

April 13, 2026  9:45 am

Photo during Mr. Koberlein's time as City Atty.  Columbia County Observer photo and graphic