NewsSemi hits, kills Lake City cyclist off I-75 exit ramp Staff Reports Jan 28, 20251 commentIncident occurs Tuesday morning in Columbia County at State Road 47 exit ramp.
NewsSemi overturns on I-10 exit ramp, kills Georgia man Staff Reports Dec 16, 20240 commentsTractor-trailer comes to rest on its roof.
NewsWhite Springs man dies when ejected from vehicle in Columbia County Staff Reports Nov 18, 20240 commentsSUV overturns on US 41 on Sunday evening.
NewsO’Brien woman dies in single-vehicle crash in Columbia County Staff Reports Nov 13, 20240 commentsSUV leaves roadway and collides with two signals supports before hitting tree.
NewsConservation easement preserves Greene family land near Lake City Staff Reports Nov 4, 20241 commentAlachua Conservation Trust helps facilitate agreement.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Congressional District 3 Glory Reitz Oct 29, 20241 commentTom Wells challenges incumbent Kat Cammack.
NewsCrews continue to restore power throughout region C.J. Gish, Seth Johnson Sep 30, 20241 commentMore than 45,000 customers without electricity in eight counties.
NewsHelene upgraded to hurricane C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20241 commentStorm forecasted to make landfall on Thursday afternoon.
NewsNorth Florida shelters open in preparation for Hurricane Helene C.J. Gish Sep 25, 20240 commentsSpecial needs, pet-friendly shelters also available.
NewsTropical Storm Helene to intensify into hurricane strength on Wednesday C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsNational Hurricane Center issues hurricane warning.
NewsAlachua, Columbia counties announce sandbag locations C.J. Gish Sep 24, 20240 commentsPreparation begins as potential Hurricane Helene set to hit North Florida on Thursday.
NewsGeorgia man dies in single-vehicle accident on I-10 Staff Reports Sep 16, 20241 commentSUV leaves road at 303 entrance ramp and collides with utility pole.
CrimeColumbia County pleads for parental aid after “taxing” 72 hours Seth Johnson Sep 11, 20240 commentsThree school threats forced asset diversion.
Government + PoliticsDeSantis announces over $122M for rural infrastructure Staff Reports Sep 10, 20241 commentNearly $19 million awarded to Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Suwannee and Union counties.
Local NewsSRWMD Governing Board approves over $550K for local projects Staff Reports Aug 15, 20240 commentsProjects to address water resources in Gainesville, Cross City, Archer and Columbia County.
ElectionsMeet the Candidates: Congressional District 3 GOP primary J.C. Derrick Aug 7, 20246 commentsTwo candidates vying for Republican nomination.
Local NewsFort White teen dies when pickup tire failure leads to collision with tree Staff Reports Jun 24, 20244 commentsAccident occurs north of Fort White.
NewsTampa woman dies in Columbia County single-vehicle accident Staff Reports Jun 18, 20241 commentSUV travels off US 90 and collides with railroad gate mechanism.
NewsColumbia County crash kills Lake City man, injures 3 Staff Reports Jun 10, 20240 commentsPickup travels off NE Gum Swamp Road, collides with utility pole.
Government + PoliticsAlachua County aims to conserve agricultural lands with new program Seth Johnson Jun 4, 20244 commentsBoard OKs draft agreement for new CareerSource governance.
CrimeColumbia County Sheriff’s Office announces $1M drug seizure J.C. Derrick Jun 3, 20240 commentsThree-day operation came as part of training with Georgia unit.
HistoryStory memorializes UF grad, namesake of Fort White park Gretchen Dahlen May 27, 20242 commentsLake City native William Kennerson Wilson died while serving in Italy in 1944.
News1 dead, 3 injured in Ginnie Springs shootings J.C. Derrick May 27, 202410 commentsNumerous law enforcement agencies investigating.
NewsDump truck crash injures Bell man Staff Reports May 7, 20240 commentsTire blowout causes truck to leave State Road 247, strikes tree.