Columbia County Observer

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

Withlacoochee River Task Force Meets – Gives Unanimous Thumbs Down on Water First North Florida Plan

March 19, 2026  10:30 am

Photo: Jason Hawke via Unsplash

Water First North Florida Causes SRWMD Reps to Hightail Out of NCFRPC Meeting

March 3, 2026  11:45 pm

Merrillee with toilet and straw. Columbia County Observer photo and graphic.

Water First North Florida Makes Its First Columbia County Appearance – It Was a Tough Sell for the SRWMD – No One Was Buying

February 21, 2026  7:30 pm

Columbia County Observer photo and graphic.