STORM UPDATE 06/30/2012 3:00 PM

Beware of scam artists Don’t become a victim twice in the aftermath of the storm. In the aftermath of extensive damage and flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby earlier this week, many homeowners and other residents are anxious to begin the clean-up and repair the damage caused by this event. Those affected by the storm…

Two Arrested for Robbery

On Friday, June 29, 2012, two men were arrested for allegedly robbing a woman. At approximately 8:20 p.m., Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the intersection of N.E. Fryer St. and N.E. Angus Way. The victim told deputies that she was robbed by two males as she sat in a vehicle. One suspect was…

STORM UPDATE 06/29/2012 1:30 PM

Columbia County officials and the Emergency Management Department has now changed its approach to the challenges created by this week’s storm and are becoming more proactive and  less reactive to the damages created by the historical amount of flooding in our area. An extremely important issue that needs to be promoted today relates to the…

ESTIMATED flood impact for the Ft. White, Florida area

The Ft. White, Florida area is expected to be impacted by moderate to severe flooding over the next several days. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Offie is urging residents in the flood prone areas to voluntarily evacuate the area. Residents are urged to stay with relatives, friends or a local shelter. Please monitor your local media…

STORM UPDATE 06/28/2012 5:20 PM

Road repairs, damage assessment and rising flood waters are among the more important issues facing Lake City and Columbia County Emergency  Management officials as recovery efforts continue to deal with the wide array of challenges facing the county in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby which drenched the area with up to 31 inches of…