An armed man shot himself after he was confronted by deputies and Lake City police officers Tuesday at a Mexican restaurant on U.S. Highway 90, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office said.
Two more people have been arrested in connection with a series of armed home-invasion robberies that struck Lake City in August 2025, the Lake City Police Department said Tuesday, bringing the number of suspects taken into custody to five.
EA Sports rolled out its full list of rosters and rankings for its popular College Football 27 video game over the weekend, and the area has a slew of local players in the game. Nearly 120 players with local ties appear in the video game this year. Here’s a look at the players and their overall rating.
The Lake City Police Department is investigating a homicide after officers found a man who had been shot Tuesday morning on NW Albright Place, the department said.
Detectives with the Lake City Police Department are searching for a suspect after a man was shot late Sunday in the rear parking lot of Gleason Plaza.
Four men were arrested after an Internet Crimes Against Children operation by Lake City Police Department detectives that targeted people who tried to exploit children online, the department said Tuesday.
A man was arrested Monday after he allegedly called the emergency room at HCA Florida Lake City Hospital and threatened to shoot a medical provider and the provider’s family, the Lake City Police Department said.
If you live in Lake City and wondering what has been causing smoky conditions Wednesday, fire officials say it’s because of a large fire burning 30 miles away.
A Lake City daycare worker is facing a felony charge after surveillance footage captured multiple instances of alleged abuse involving an infant in her care, according to her arrest report.
A Lake City daycare worker is facing aggravated child abuse charges after an infant was found unresponsive at a local childcare facility in April.
Jacksonville is set for much-needed rain this weekend, with The Weather Authority expecting significant showers to help ease the region's drought and fire concerns.
A 14-year-old middle schooler faces a felony charge after Columbia County deputies said the student joked about bringing a gun to school, causing a lockdown on Monday.
Three people were shot early Sunday morning outside a Lake City venue, and one suspect is now in custody, according to the Lake City Police Department.
The Columbia County sheriff in an open letter on Tuesday, urged civilian community leaders to join law enforcement in denouncing violence after a large, unlawful Easter Sunday gathering at Annie Mattox Park that he said posed significant risks to the surrounding neighborhood.
Jacksonville is facing extreme to exceptional drought and increased fire risk even as warm weather returns. Meteorologist Katie Garner breaks down what you need to know for the week ahead.
Jacksonville is experiencing extreme to exceptional drought conditions with only slight rain chances ahead, according to News4JAX Meteorologist Katie Garner. The week is expected to bring warm, above-average temperatures with limited relief from pop-up showers.
The Lake City Police Department said Friday that officers have responded to 14 vehicle burglaries so far this year and are urging residents to lock their cars and secure their property.
Dense fog advisory for Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, with extreme drought and high fire danger. Meteorologist Katie Garner explains what to expect, including warming temperatures and a weekend cooldown.
The Lake City Police Department is warning the community of a scam occurring at local grocery stores and bank parking lots that involves suspects impersonating members of the church.
The Florida Highway Patrol was diverting traffic on I-75 North before mile marker 425 due to reduced visibility caused by wildfire smoke.
Severe to extreme drought and fire danger continue in Jacksonville as a significant warmup is forecast, with only slight rain chances expected before a cooler start next week.
A high-speed pursuit in Columbia County ended with a K-9 apprehension after deputies used spike strips and a P.I.T. maneuver to stop the vehicle, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office said.
Two former employees of a senior living facility in Lake City have been arrested after security camera footage showed them pushing an elderly resident to the ground and restraining them on the couch, the Lake City Police Department said on Monday.
A man suspected of killing his cousin in Columbia County Saturday evening was found dead in the woods, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office issued a shelter-in-place order on Saturday for the Southwest Journey Court and County Road 242 area as deputies search for an armed man.
A 12-year-old child with special needs was safely rescued Wednesday night after being found on the roof of a PetSmart, according to the Lake City Fire Department.
It certainly was a chilly morning for many spots this morning, especially north and west of the metro. More specifically, here were some of the coldest spots in our area. We have the potential for another frost and freeze overnight. Low temperatures will likely drop into the twenties and thirties once again north and west of the metro.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said on Wednesday that the man involved in a Suwannee County crash that killed two children and a woman from Lake City was in the country illegally and had been deported before.
A three-car crash just before 10 p.m. Tuesday on U.S. 90 in Suwannee County left four people dead, including two young girls from Lake City, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A 25-year-old man crashed his pickup truck into a gate at an elementary school in Lake City on Tuesday night while driving drunk, police said.
Inmates at the Columbia Correctional Institution (CCI) sewed bears for children for officers to deliver to children during domestic violence calls.
A woman from Lake City died early Sunday morning after she was involved in a crash in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Three people were arrested in connection with a series of armed home invasion robberies, the Lake City Police Department said.
Jacksonville kicks off Monday with dry weather, but showers and pop-up storms are expected by afternoon. News4JAX's meteorologist shares what to expect and updates on Hurricane Gabrielle with no direct local threat, plus a look at the tropical outlook.
A structure fire at the Cedar Park Apartments displaced approximately 50 residents early Wednesday morning, the Lake City Police Department said.
The Lake City Humane Society is set to lose almost $400,000 after Columbia County officials decided not to renew its contract with them.
A 54-year-old man from Lake City died on Monday after he was hit by an SUV while walking into a roadway in Columbia County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
An 18-year-old Lake City mom is facing a felony child neglect charge after police said she left her 2-year-old daughter in a hot car at a local movie theater, and the child had to be rescued by officers.
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office charged the three suspects arrested after a shooting in a Lake City Arby’s with attempted murder, battery, and fleeing police.
Jacksonville and surrounding areas are in for another day of dry, steamy heat. While the risk for rain remains low for most, a few inland spots west of Jacksonville could see an isolated thunderstorm. Rain chances are forecast to increase by the weekend.
For the family of a woman raped and killed in 1994, her case officially closed after her murderer was executed in Florida on Tuesday night.
A Florida inmate went to the U.S. Supreme Court to try to halt his scheduled execution Tuesday, with an attorney arguing that his exposure to Agent Orange before birth caused long-lasting cognitive and behavioral problems that need to be considered.
A 77-year-old Lake City man died Saturday morning after colliding with a tree off a roadway in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A day after releasing a video and asking for the public to share any information on an Easter celebration shooting that left an officer injured, the Lake City Police Department announced an arrest.
The Lake City Police Department released a video Thursday showing a suspect shooting into a crowd at an Easter celebration.
According to Lake City police, Officer Marcus Hardison was shot in his right arm and taken to the UF Gainesville trauma center for treatment. Police said he was shot while trying to break up a fight.
A Lake City Police Department officer was shot Sunday evening near Annie Mattox Park, prompting a significant law enforcement response and an active investigation, according to the LCPD.
A 35-year-old man from Lake City was killed Monday morning when he lost control on a curve in Columbia County and hit a car and a pick-up truck in the oncoming lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
At least 16 people have been killed in a wide swath of violent storms, flooding and tornadoes that hit the South and Midwest.
A man died Sunday night after being hit by a car while he was riding a bike on U.S. Highway 441 in Alachua County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 31-year-old man was fatally shot Tuesday night when he broke into a Lake City home, police said.
The fiancé of a man who was killed early Sunday morning in Columbia County says she was on the phone with him when the tragic moment occurred. According to Florida Highway Patrol, 31-year-old Brandon Neal Estep was standing outside his car that had broken down on State Road 100 in Lake City when an SUV came up and fatally hit him.
A woman died early Thursday morning after her car crashed with a semi and overturned in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
People are abandoning animals at a Lake City animal shelter while the staff isn’t there. Shelter leaders hope to speak with lawmakers to address animal dumping.
The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 44-year-old woman who hasn’t spoken with friends and family since December 2022.
The man entered the passenger seat holding a knife and ordered the driver to take him to a specific location, the report stated.
Florida Highway Patrol said an 8-year-old girl from Lake City died on Friday night after she was struck by an oncoming driver in Columbia County.
The Florida Highway Patrol needs your help to find a driver who hit an 11-year-old girl in Columbia County on Thursday morning and left the scene.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission joined community partners on Friday to celebrate the grand opening of the new Harter Pier at Lake Montgomery Fish Management Area.
Wildlife officials have rescued a bull elk by lowering it down a cliff after the animal became entangled in a rope at a popular ice climbing area in southwestern Colorado.
A family in Columbia County is working to rebuild their lives after a devastating house fire destroyed their home two weeks before Christmas.
Clarence Tucker was honored at Tuesday’s school board meeting and was met with a standing ovation.
The family of a 9-year-old who was hit by a car while walking to get on her school bus in Lake City is feeling overwhelming support after the life-changing accident.
A 9-year-old child was struck by a car when the child walked on the road in front of the vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A driver died Monday afternoon in a multi-car crash at Northwest Centurion Court and U.S. 90 that left traffic snarled for hours on U.S. 90 and I-75, the Lake City Police said.
A Columbia County woman’s front door is blocked and her roof is damaged after a tree fell over during Hurricane Helene.
A husband and wife lost their house to a fire and they have one piece of advice to avoid a disaster for other people.
A Lake City man was arrested Thursday after police said they found 25 animals in his home that showed signs of neglect.
Columbia County Sheriff’s Office detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating 16-year-old Emma Peebles who is believed to have run away from home.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced $122 million for Florida counties to improve rural transportation infrastructure at a press conference on Tuesday in Lake City.
Some people in White Springs are still completely surrounded by water because of Tropical Storm Debby.
The area was bombarded with up to 10 inches of rain over 24 hours on Monday, triggering a Flash Flood Warning.
Debby brought a huge amount of rain to Columbia County on Monday which triggered a Flash Flood Emergency until 7:45 p.m.
