The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has released the semi-annual crime statistics for the period of January 1 - June 30, 2012. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement compiles reported [...]

On Wednesday, October 17, 2012, April Hernandez joined the Columbia County Sheriff's Office as a Detention Officer. In a ceremony attended by her new coworkers, Mrs. Hernandez was officially sworn [...]

On Monday, October 01, 2012, an industrial accident claimed the life of a worker at the Anderson Columbia plant located at 871 N.W. Guerdon St., Lake City, FL. At approximately [...]

On Thursday, September 28, 2012, a double shooting left one man dead and one in the hospital.                                                                                       Shortly after midnight, a concerned citizen notified 911 that there was an [...]

On Friday, September 28, 2012, two local men were honored for their 25 year support of the Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranch. Sheriff Mark Hunter presented Mr. Lester Scaff and Mr. [...]

On Wednesday, September 26, 2012, an Arkansas man was arrested by Columbia County Sheriff's Office deputies for sexually assaulting a 17 year old Columbia County girl. Deputies were notified by [...]

On Tuesday, September 25, 2012, a Columbia County man was arrested on robbery and other charges. At approximately 3:30 pm, Columbia County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a residence off [...]

On Wednesday, September 19, 2012, Ms. Ana Moore joined the Citizens Service Unit at the Columbia County Sheriff's Office. In a ceremony attended by friends and co-workers, Ms. Moore was [...]

On Thursday, September 13, 2012, a Columbia County man set himself on fire after he attacked two people with a baseball bat. Columbia County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a [...]

On Wednesday, September 12, 2012, a multi agency law enforcement operation resulted in the seizure of synthetic marijuana and bath salts from local businesses. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office partnered [...]