Columbia County Observer

FGC President Larry Barrett Receives the First Gulf Sturgeon Award From the SRWMD

February 14, 2025  6:20 am

FGC President Dr. Larry Barrett (holding sturgeon) and SRWMD's Troy Roberts

LSHA: Plan by Health Dept. Will Save Millions. Primary Care in Two Clinics. Com. Rocky Ford Urges Support. The Governor's Board is Thinking

February 12, 2025  9:50 am | 4 min read

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Lake City: When a City Manager Voluntarily Quits, He Doesn't Get Severance. The LC Mayor and City Attorney Said, ‘Pay ‘em, anyway.’ A Legal Analysis Says – WRONG

February 8, 2025  5:20 am | 6 min read

LSHA: Tonight, the Tone-Deaf LSHA Governor’s Illegally Constituted Board Meets To Do What It Does Best – Continue Squandering Public Funds

January 27, 2025  9:15 am | 4 min read

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Columbia County 2025 Legislative Delegation Meeting: Record Setting Attendance & Meaningful Conversation

January 11, 2025  7:45 pm | 4 min read

Senator Jennifer Bradley and Representative Chuck Brannan.

Columbia County Legislative Delegation: Meeting This Morning To Hear Your Concerns and Recommendations

January 8, 2025  12:00 am

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Lake City: City Manager Don Rosenthal Goes to $175,000 – a 3% raise. He Thought He Was Worth More & So Did Others

December 21, 2024  9:22 am | 5 min read

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Fort White: After Two Years, the Town & the Collective Are Set to Bury the Hatchet. New Mayor Plays Important Part

December 16, 2024  7:15 am | 2 min read

Fort White: Newly Elected Mayor George Jacob Thomas Annoints Himself With Powers He Does Not Have. Does the Columbia County 5 Care?

December 12, 2024  7:15 am | 5 min read

Florida Shatters Tourism Records in 2023 – Remains the World's Premier Travel Destination

December 11, 2024  5:25 pm | 2 min read

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LSHA: FGC Jumps Into the Mix For Vacant LSHA Property. Palms Medical Wants a Subsidy – $5.4 million. What About South Columbia County?

December 9, 2024  12:30 pm | 3 min read

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Tax Collector Kyle Keen Extends November 4% Tax Discount Payment Deadline to Friday, December 6

December 5, 2024  11:am

Lake City: Bringing Back Civility to City Hall. Will the Police Barrier Be Coming Down? Trustee Carter Doesn’t Like It.

December 4, 2024  11:55 am | 4 min read

Lake City Management Looking to Sell Four-Day Workweek. Explanations & Presentation Not Ready for Prime Time

December 2, 2024  3:15 am | 2 min read

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The Wampanoags Helped the Pilgrims Survive for Their First Thanksgiving – They Still Regret It

The actual history of what happened in 1621 bears little resemblance to what most Americans are taught.

Reposted November 28, 2024 | First Posted November 24, 2021

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Booze Causing Rising Deaths on the Highways And Other Places

November 22, 2024  6:00 am | 2 min read

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Fort White: George Jacob Thomas Sworn In as Mayor – Encouraging Words and A Steep Learning Curve Ahead

November 20, 2024  4:05 am | 3 min read

George Jacob Thomas sworn in as Fort White Mayor. Wife Maureen holds the bible while  his two children, Julia and Benjamin look on (faces blurred by request). Mr. Thomas's brother Joshua Thomas is in the background holding his daughter. Town Counsel Lindsey Lander administered the Oath.