Columbia County Observer

Lake City City Hall: After Sunday’s ‘Officer Shot’ – Extreme Police Presence at City Hall Last Night

April 22, 2025 9:40 am | 2 min read

Lake City Mayor Noah Walker get wanded as he enters the Council Chamber

North Florida Water Utilities Authority: 9 Months After Dale Williams & NFPS Developed a Job Description, & Months After Its Contract Expried, NFUWA Finally Had Candidates To Choose From

April 19, 2025 10:45 pm | 7 min read

NFWUA board meets on April 17, 2025

Fight For Social Security Is Part of a Larger Racial Agenda

April 13, 2025 8:20 am | 3 min read

Photo via Sixth Circuit upon the signing of the 1965 Voting Rights Act | Columbia County Observer graphic

Fort White Councilwoman Monica Merricks Looks to Smooth Waters With the County 5 – $24 mil in state water and wastewater grants on the line

April 10, 2025 9:am | 4 min read

North Florida Water Utilities Authority: Only one 'insider' applicant until former City Manager Joe Helfenberger filed a last minute application

April 5, 2025 10:45 pm | 5 min read

NFWUA interviews Joe Helfenberger
Ex City Manager Joe Helfenberger being interview by the North Florida Water Utilities Authority board. Left to right: Com. Tim Murphy (Col. Cnty.), Com. Rocky Ford (Chairman, Col Cnty), Com. Franklin White (Suw. Cnty.), Com. Leo Mobley (Suw. Cnty.), Citizen Steven Dicks (Col. Cnty.)

North Florida Water Utilities Authority: NFWUA Finally Has Candidates for Executive Director, But Are They Qualified?

April 2, 2025 8:10 am | 3 min read

NFWUA (bowling team?) listens

Florida Gateway College President Slaps Down LC City Councilman For Honest Mistake. County Mainstream Media Hypes Story – Twice

March 19, 2025 4:30 pm | 5 min read

LSHA: Meridian At Lake Shore Is About to Become a Reality – The Agony & Squandering of Public Funds Seems To Be Finally Coming To An End

March 13, 2025 8:00 pm | 8 min read

lead photo of lsha major players and Lake City during LSHA and City pow-wow
Representatives from the LSHA and Lake City met in discussion about zoning issues and Meridian Behavorial Health in the vacated Shands at Lake Shore Hospital.

Chris Doolin, Florida Small County Legend, Made His Yearly Pilgrimage to Lake City to Update the NCFRPC on This Year’s 2025 Legislative Session

March 10, 2025 1:05 pm | 2 min read

Chris Doolin addresses the NCFRPC, giving his take of this year's [2025] legislative session | Photo: Columbia County Observer

Fort White: The Little Town of Fort White Was On the Cusp of Great Things – Then It Went Sideways – Sunshine Law & Other Violations Inspires Councilman to Resign

March 6, 2025 10:30 am | 7 min read

Councilmembers Kathryn Terry and Bill Koon review their papers before the special meeting was gaveled to order. Photo: Columbia County Observer

Florida Judge acceptes long-shot argument that special counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed.

July 12 2024 5:45 pm | 5 min read

On the 50th Anniversary of Endangered Species Act, Protecting Rice's Whales (estimated 100 left) and Others With This Landmark Legislation

Dec. 28, 2023 09:35 am | 2 min read

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Columbia County Observer

Lake City City Hall: After Sunday’s ‘Officer Shot’ – Extreme Police Presence at City Hall Last Night

North Florida Water Utilities Authority: 9 Months After Dale Williams & NFPS Developed a Job Description, & Months After Its Contract Expried, NFUWA Finally Had Candidates To Choose From

Fight For Social Security Is Part of a Larger Racial Agenda

Fort White Councilwoman Monica Merricks Looks to Smooth Waters With the County 5 – $24 mil in state water and wastewater grants on the line

North Florida Water Utilities Authority: Only one 'insider' applicant until former City Manager Joe Helfenberger filed a last minute application

North Florida Water Utilities Authority: NFWUA Finally Has Candidates for Executive Director, But Are They Qualified?

Florida Gateway College President Slaps Down LC City Councilman For Honest Mistake. County Mainstream Media Hypes Story – Twice

LSHA: Meridian At Lake Shore Is About to Become a Reality – The Agony & Squandering of Public Funds Seems To Be Finally Coming To An End

Chris Doolin, Florida Small County Legend, Made His Yearly Pilgrimage to Lake City to Update the NCFRPC on This Year’s 2025 Legislative Session

Fort White: The Little Town of Fort White Was On the Cusp of Great Things – Then It Went Sideways – Sunshine Law & Other Violations Inspires Councilman to Resign

Fort White In Turmoil: Mayor & Temp Agency Clerks Jettison Rule of Law To Fill Vacated Council Seat

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Trump’s Classified-Documents Case Tossed By Judge Aileen Cannon

Florida Judge acceptes long-shot argument that special counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed.

Florida Commission on Ethics: Chaining the Toothless Watchdog

Seatbelts: If You Don’t Think or Think Seatbelts Don’t Save Lives, Think Again. Traveling on July 4 – Buckle Up

It’s Bat Maternity Season: Be on the Lookout for Bat Moms & Their Baby Bats

Another Trump Presidency: What Would It Mean For Health Care?

Abortion Access Designated Amendment 4 On 2024 Ballot

MLK Day: A Look back at Dr. King and the Nobel Peace Prize & a History of the Lake City Logo

On the 50th Anniversary of Endangered Species Act, Protecting Rice's Whales (estimated 100 left) and Others With This Landmark Legislation