Williston, Florida Police Department

05/15/2026

On Tuesday, May 12th, Jordan Woods (Full-Time Police Officer) and Robert Moses (Part-Time/Reserve) were sworn in by Mayor Goodman.

Welcome these gentlemen to Team Williston.

05/06/2026

** WE ARE HIRING FULL TIME OFFICERS **

We are looking for decorated, community-focused individuals who ready to serve and protect with integrity and professionalism!
Come join our team!

Please call the Williston Police Department at 352-528-4991 with any questions! You may also come into the Police Department and pick up an application.

Thank you and be safe!

04/20/2026

From Station 72

Smoke alert: Alachua, Clay, and Bradford counties have hundreds of acres on fire. The wind is drifting towards our area bringing the smoke with it.

03/30/2026

** UPDATE ** CONSTRUCTION WILL CONTINUE NEXT WEEK!
ROAD CLOSURE - 04/22/26 to 04/23/26 - 08:30am - 5:00 pm Daily. Due to construction along this portion of road, SE 4th ST, from SE 7th Ave, South to Hwy 316 (Robert Philpot Way) during the daytime hours as described above SE 4th STREET will be closed to traffic.

03/19/2026

From the Desk of Chief Rolls:

Is your home safety plan up to date? 🔥

📅 SAVE THE DATE: March 24 @ 2 PM
📍 Williston City Hall
Join us for a Fire and Home Safety session with expert Kevin Sehlmeyer.
✅ Fire Escape Plans
✅ Carbon Monoxide Safety
✅ Severe Weather Prep
✅ New Safety Tech

Free snacks and refreshments provided! 🥤🍪

03/16/2026

From the Desk of Chief Rolls:

👀The results are in! 👀

The precise number of bullets in the glass was 236.
Congratulations to our winner, Heather Rivera! 🏆
You have secured your spot for the NRA Basic Pistol Safety Course in Marion County. Please contact the Williston Police Department via Messenger or phone call to coordinate your prize pickup.

Safe shooting, Williston!

03/12/2026

From the Desk of Chief Rolls

Ready to test your eagle eyes, Williston? The Williston Police Department is excited to announce a special giveaway that’s all about safety and skill!

🎯 The Prize
One lucky winner will receive a gift certificate for an NRA Basic Pistol Safety Course, hosted by NRA Certified Instructor Link Wettstein. This course meets the Florida state training requirements to obtain a Concealed Weapon Permit. This class is in Marion County.

🧐 How to Enter
Think you can guess how many bullets are in the glass?
• Drop your guess in the comments below.
• Be exact! The first person to guess the precise number of bullets wins.

‼️• Eligibility: Must be 18 years or older to participate.‼️

🔍 Need a better look? See the photo below in the comments for an up-close photo of the vase!

⏱️ The Clock is Ticking
You have until Monday 3/16/26 at 9:00am to get your guesses in! We will announce the winner right here on our page once the time is up.

Good luck, and let the guessing begin!

03/11/2026

🌸🐰 Join Us for Easter Festivities! 🐰🌸

Bring the family out for a fun evening celebrating Easter! 🎉

📅 March 27
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Heritage Park – 116 N Main St, Williston

Enjoy:
🐣 Pictures
🎨 Painting
🏰 Bounce House
🥕 And lots of Easter fun!

Come make memories with friends, family, and the community. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌷✨

03/05/2026

🎉 Employee of the Month Recognition 🎉

Please join us in congratulating two outstanding members of our team for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving our community.

👏 January Employee of the Month: Officer Lucas Hamilton
👏 February Employee of the Month: Officer Gessica Gonzalez

Both of these officers consistently go above and beyond in their duties and represent the very best of our department. Their professionalism, teamwork, and dedication to keeping our community safe do not go unnoticed.

Thank you both for your continued service and commitment. We are proud to have you on the team! 🚓💙

02/12/2026

Honoring the past, striving towards the future...