Columbia County Observer

Kevin Kirby, Columbia County’s Co-Commander, files ethics complaint, including collusion, against County Commissioner Rocky Ford

November 11, 2025  11:30 pm | 9 min read

Lake Shore Hosp. Auth.: Not a Pretty Picture Update presented to Legislative Delegation

November  4, 2025  4:38 pm | 3 min read

The Lake Shore Hospital Authority's Shands at Lake Shore. Photo taken after the Legislative Delegation meeting.

Columbia County Legislative Delegation: Rep. Chuck Brannan's Final Delegation Meeting

October 30, 2025  1:30 am | 5 min read

Rep. Chuck Brannan makes his final Legislative Delegation remarks as Sen. Bradley looks on. Rep. (Columbia County Observer photo)

Fort White: Town Attorney Rhett Bullard is like the 6th Council member, only much more expensive

October 21, 2025  12:40 pm | 3 min read

Vice Chair Kathryn Terry ran an efficient meeting last night.

Fort White Water & Wastewater: Devising a Plan to Control Its Destiny – Who Will Be In Charge?

October 13, 2025  3:20 pm | 6 min read

Fort White Water Plant circa 2019

Clearwave Fiber: Supporting Girls & Young Women – Local Girl Scouts Awarded Technology Grant

October 7, 2025  1:35 pm

Shelley Hallier, SVP of Marketing, shares a moment with one of the attendees at the Brick Builder's Bash at Alligator Lake. (Photo: Clearwave)

Fort White: Budget Approval Issues – Just When You Thought They Turned the Corner – They Didn't

October 4, 2025  7:35 pm | 6 min read

Fort White Town Council at emergency meeting to approve a budget resolution they failed to do the day before.

Fort White: Water Issues – Finally, a Civil Meeting Where Intelligent Conversation May Lead to Progress

September 26, 2025  10:50 am | 5 min read

Fort White Town Council Attorney Rhett Bullard explains the interlocal.  (Columbia County Observer photo and graphic)