Lake City Today

05/29/2026

CHS Graduation is being backed up to 9:00 tonight. Gates will open no earlier than 7:00pm and when we believe it’s safe due to inclement weather. Seniors should arrive at 7:00 and report to the auditorium.

04/20/2026

Lake City residents who work in Gainesville may want to take the back way home and avoid I-75 on their way home this evening. Lanes blocked on I-75 North in Columbia County.

04/01/2026

Did you get a shot of launch this afternoon? Share in the comments!

02/21/2026

Indoor Trampoline Park & Activity Center potentially coming to Lake City on Branford Highway according to the latest economic development meeting

Here are the details we know so far Valdosta based Recoil Trampoline Park is looking to expand to Lake City and create the newest and wildest thing to do in town! – Recoil Trampoline Park will be a 30,000 square foot indoor family playground has EVERYTHING to keep your family bouncing, jumping, and flying with wall-to-wall action, virtual reality, laser tag, arcade and more all inside an air conditioned facility so the fun can happen rain or shine!

Have you been to Recoil in Valdosta? Do you think this is the kind of family friendly economic development Lake City needs?

02/14/2026

Celebrating the local pioneer families today. Thanks Christopher Mark Esing for all your hard work and research to make this possible each year!

02/11/2026

Perfect time to take a dip!

02/06/2026

🚒 Burn Ban in effect for Columbia County 🚒

For any questions Please Call our Office @ 386-754-7057

01/31/2026

Getting reports of snow flurries in the area. Share and pictures of videos if you get some in the comments. ❄️ ❄️

01/30/2026

Love seeing local businesses giving back to the community! Thanks, First Federal Bank for being a great community partner. Congrats to First Things First on the great work they are doing in the community for our first responders.

EXCITING NEWS! 🎉
Living Hope is honored to announce we've received a $5,000 grant from First Federal Foundation to support our First Things First initiative!

This funding will help us expand outreach services for first responders, military members, veterans, and their families across North Central Florida. Through training, wellness coaching, and support programs, we're committed to strengthening the mental, emotional, and physical well-being of those who dedicate their lives to serving our communities.

"We are deeply grateful to First Federal Foundation for their investment in the mental health and wellness of our first responders and veterans," said Natalie Moore, LMHC and Executive Director. "This grant will strengthen our ability to reach more of those who protect and serve our communities."

Are you a first responder, veteran, or military family member? Learn more about First Things First services by contacting Barbara Etter at [email protected].

Want to partner with us to support those who serve? We'd love to connect! Reach out to Barbara at the email above.

Thank you, First Federal Foundation, for investing in our heroes! 💙