Columbia County Fire Rescue

10/17/2026

Our thought's and prayers are with our brothers and sisters at the Lake City Fire Department during this difficult time. Please know that the Columbia County Fire Rescue family stands beside you in support, strength, and brotherhood.

10/16/2026

Happy National Boss’s Day!

Today, Columbia County Fire Rescue would like to recognize and thank Fire Chief Jeff Crawford for his leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our department and the community we proudly serve.

Chief, thank you for your continued support, guidance, and dedication to making Columbia County Fire Rescue the best it can be!

Happy Boss’s Day, Chief!

10/09/2026

POSTED: October 9th, 2026 @ 10:15am

Please refer below to the most updated information as of 4:17am October 9th, 2026, from our partners at www.weather.gov/jax

National Weather Service Detailed Forecast for the Next 3 Days
❗️❗️Please keep in mind that with any weather event, timing and degree of extremity are subject to change.

Today (10/9/2026)
⛈️ Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 81. East wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight (10/9/2026)
⛈️ Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday (10/10/2026)
⛈️ A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Saturday Night (10/10/2026)
⛈️ A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday (10/11/2026)
⛈️ Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night (10/11/2026)
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

We thank our partners with www.weather.gov/jax for keeping us updated with the most accurate weather advisories.

10/09/2026

10/08/2026

CCFR Volunteers training to sharpen the skills needed to help out in an emergency situation.

10/08/2026

*** 3:00 PM UPDATE: Scene is secured. Units will be clearing the area shortly ***

🛑 HEAVY LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE 🛑

Please avoid the area on US-27 between SW Junction Road and SW Centerville Avenue in Fort White. CCSO and CCSO S.W.A.T. are out with an armed and barricaded subject.

10/08/2026

Tiger Town CHS
Columbia County Sheriff's Office

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

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