Recent News

Latest updates and announcements from Columbia County.

FOUND DOG

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Mar 23, 2026
Animal Enforcement

This boy was found off Brandon Dr., Lake City. If you have any information, please call Animal Enforcement at 386-758-3352.

Toxic Roundup' Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Saturday, March 28, 2026

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Feb 01, 2026
Solid Waste

Columbia County residents will have the opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted household hazardous waste during the upcoming "Toxic Roundup" event on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Recent Scams Impersonating Columia County

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Jan 01, 2026
Building Department

Learn how to protect yourself...

Florida Building Code changes for 2026

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Jan 01, 2026
Building Department

New forms available

Columbia County Comprehensive Plan

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Aug 11, 2025
Columbia County, FLA

We need your feedback on how best to manage growth and guide our community..

New Policy Lowers Field Rental Fees for Local Travel Teams

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Jun 24, 2025
Columbia County, FLA

The Columbia County Board of County Commissioners has approved a new resolution updating park rules and field rental fees, including a significant benefit for local youth sports teams.

Columbia County Enters Agreement with the Florida Department of Commerce

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Aug 13, 2024
Columbia County, FLA

The purpose of this agreement is to document the terms and conditions of the implementation of the Rural Area of Opportunity (RAO)

Town of Ft. White/Columbia County Utility Advisory Committee Volunteers

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May 04, 2022
Columbia County, FLA

VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance)

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Feb 03, 2020
Columbia County, FLA

Emergency Management's New Mass Notification System

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Jun 30, 2017
Emergency Management

Volunteer Boards or Committees

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Apr 10, 2017
Columbia County, FLA

Stay up to date about the severe weather in Columbia County

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Jan 06, 2014
Emergency Management

Visit the Columbia County Emergency Management Facebook page for updates regarding current severe weather conditions

Contact Us

Bcc Administration

Office Hours

Monday-Friday
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Contact Information

Phone: 386-758-1005
Fax: 386-758-2182
TDD: 386-758-2193
Email: bccadmin@columbiacountyfla.com

Location

135 NE Hernando Avenue, Suite 203
Lake City, FL 32055 (opens in new window)

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1529
Lake City, FL 32056-1529

Public Records

Public records request policy and fees

Board of County Commissioners
Tel. (386) 758-1326
Fax: (386) 758-2182
Email: publicrecords@columbiacountyfla.com

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1529
Lake City, FL 32056-1529

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ADA Accessibility

Columbia County is committed to ensuring accessibility to this website regardless of disability. If anyone encounters a feature on this website that is inaccessible due to a disability, please contact the Columbia County ADA Coordinator at (386) 758-3344. You may also email that office at pweaver@columbiacountyfla.com and provide a brief description of the inaccessible feature.

Columbia County strives to provide reasonable accommodations to help people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in our public meetings. Please notify our ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting by calling (386) 758-3344.