High Springs Fire Department

05/14/2026

While the rain the last couple of days has been nice, our countywide burn ban is still in effect.

So- No, you can't burn.

Sorry.

05/13/2026

Its Water Safety Month! Today's Tip? Designate a Water Watcher! 👀

A water watcher is an adult whose only job is to actively supervise. That means no phones, no conversations, no distractions. Just focused attention.

Drowning happens quickly and silently. A Water Watcher helps ensure there is always a responsible adult watching the water, especially at pools, lakes, beaches, and even in bathtubs.

🟢 Choose one adult at a time.
🟢 Rotate every 15–30 minutes to stay alert.
🟢 Keep young children within arm’s reach.

UF Health UF Health Shands Children's Hospital

05/12/2026

Sharing on behalf of Alachua Police Department regarding an active incident at Santa Fe High School.

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 (𝟮:𝟭𝟵 𝗣𝗠): A thorough search of Santa Fe High School has been completed and no bomb or suspicious devices were located on campus.

The school has resumed normal operations.

At this time, the incident appears to be related to the recent swatting calls that have occurred throughout Alachua County. The investigation remains ongoing.

We appreciate the cooperation and patience of students, parents, staff, and the community while first responders worked to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

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𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧: 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗬 𝗟𝗔𝗪 𝗘𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗧 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗔 𝗙𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗕𝗢𝗠𝗕 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

Officers from the Alachua Police Department, along with assistance from the High Springs Police Department and the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, are currently on the scene at Santa Fe High School in reference to an anonymous caller reporting that a bomb had been placed at a specific location on campus.

Students have been secured in a safe location and the school has been placed on lockdown. A thorough search of the campus will be conducted with the assistance of a bomb detection K-9 from the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.

This is an ongoing incident and may cause delays. No one is permitted on school property at this time. We ask that you refrain from responding to the campus as we work to ensure the safety of students, staff, and first responders.

05/12/2026

More rain is on the way today! In the last 24 hours, we have received just under one inch of rain, according to our FSWN High Springs Fire Weatherstem weather station.

☔Beneficial rainfall continues across SE GA and NE FL into tonight. Embedded thunderstorms will move through mainly along and south of 1-10 through the day. Highest rainfall will likely be along the NE FL coast. A strong storm will be possible in north-central FL this afternoon.

05/11/2026

Drowning doesn’t look like drowning.

In TV and movies, drowning is often shown as being loud with splashing, yelling, and waving for help. In real life, it’s usually very different. Drowning is fast. It’s silent. There may be no splashing. No yelling. No waving.

It can happen in seconds, even when an adult is nearby. That’s why active, constant supervision is so important.

Designate a water watcher and stay within arm’s reach of young children around water. Stay off your phone, eliminate distractions, and create layers of protection to help prevent tragedy.

05/11/2026

DID YOU KNOW? 🌊 May is National Water Safety Month! 🌊

This week, we’re partnering with the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, National Water Safety Month and Safe Kids Worldwide to share resources and ideas to help families celebrate Water Safety Month. Together, we can raise awareness and promote simple steps that help keep children safe around water.

We’ll continue sharing tips and resources leading up to International Water Safety Day this Friday, May 15th. Stay tuned and help us spread the word! 💙

05/11/2026

5/11/26 8:40AM

Yes, we see it too. A thick haze of smoke has settled over the city in the last 30 minutes, likely caused by the several wildfires in the region.

There are NO active fires in High Springs right now.

05/07/2026

Alachua County’s fire service leaders have one clear message:

No. Burning.

Alachua County’s countywide burn ban remains in effect.

Please, do your part to protect our communities.

05/06/2026

Our hearts are full! Thank you to everyone who hopped aboard the Bike Bus this morning!!

05/06/2026

The Safe Kids North Central Florida High Springs Bike Bus is this morning! We hope you’ll join us on our way to High Springs Community School!