On Friday, March 27 in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff's Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter promoted Detective Todd Lussier to the rank of Sergeant.

On Tuesday, March 17, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office officially retired two of its canines after years of faithful and productive service to the community.

On Saturday, March 7, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office began an investigation into a kidnapping, rape and false imprisonment case which uncovered a local human trafficking group.

Columbia County Sheriff's Office and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement are asking for the public's help with any information regarding this cold case homicide.

On Friday, February 27, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office officially welcomed two new members to the agency's K9 unit during a ceremony attended by friends, family and Sheriff's Office personnel.

On Friday, February 27, in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff's Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter swore in two new deputies. Mr. Aaron Green was sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff and Mr. Cornelius Lorton as a Detention Deputy.

On Thursday, February 19, FFA Leadership from Fort White and Columbia High School toured the Columbia County Sheriff's Office Operations Center.

On Wednesday, February 11, Columbia County Sheriff's Office Deputies arrested two Alabama men on a host of charges following an altercation and vehicle pursuit.

On Wednesday, February 11, in a ceremony attended by family, friends and Sheriff's Office personnel, Sheriff Mark Hunter swore in Mr. Matthew Marzucco as a Deputy Sheriff.

On Monday, February 9, Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter recognized a local resident for his service to the Florida Sheriff's Association.