Lake City Florida - Driving Through Lake City

Lake City is the county seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 12,329. It is the principal city of the Lake City Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is composed of Columbia County, and had a 2010 population of 67,531.

[@Wecomenow]

Calm , peaceful, great location for hurricanes , rich in water , less taxes than huge city’s and great schools for kids. lake city in the building!!

[@woohoo22]

great quality video

[@zuzannawisniewska4464]

A relaxing route , with lots of beautiful views, Lake City is a beautiful city in Florida.Thank you for the beautiful video.Hugs from Chicago, Illinois. The city is located on Highway 10 and Higway 75.

[@anngallegos5515]

Somehow your video only shows what is known as "Historical Old Lake City". No traveling down Hwy 90 with insane bumper to bumper traffic. People, we do not live in a bubble here! Its Florida, theres lots of alligators, snakes, wild life, crazy people, drugs, gangs, good areas , bad areas, its just like any other place in the US! Maybe not as crazy as some places, but its getting there! I have lived here all my life, it used to be a great little town. Its just not so little anymore. Places change, they call it progress. In my opinion it ruins your hometown. So before you move here, do your research. Can you get a job here, will your family fit in here?

[@ghostrider2314]

You can’t find a decent job in lake City Fla.Unless it’s law enforcement or you know somebody that knows somebody.Facts!

[@krg9942]

Love the side views! Great video!

[@Florida4Kchannel]

Thank you!

[@iceandflames]

I still prefer Hallandale Beach Florida more it’s a beautiful city with a growing communities and businesses and a good nightlife.🇺🇸

[@rhondadavis4285]

There’s nothing to do there are no game rooms nothing for children nothing for teenagers only one high school and it’s overcrowded everything fun is down south oh yeah we have lots of alligators I mean you can kayak if you want to….. At your own risk.

[@Sue-gq7xv]

I had a friend that grew up here. She became a doctor. Died from an OD in 2000.

[@MrMattiezaya2]

Thanks for the tour, hopefully relocating from NE Ohio to lake city in the next 12 to 18 months

[@Florida4Kchannel]

Nice city!

[@rhondadavis4285]

We are very very Republican

[@MrMattiezaya2]

Exactly what i need

[@prettykitty5416]

Coming from California😊❤

[@willbygosh4887]

Nice Video! Not sure if you've ever done a video of Live Oak nearby.

[@Florida4Kchannel]

Yes!

[@ghxstlee3437]

Im a local all i can say is stay away! We can barely afford the cost of living here ! Its not as great as it seems , drugs are a problem and sometimes the police have a hard time doing their job. Also barely any mental health help on top of that! We are a 2 income and cant even afford an apartment with mold . Please stay away

[@Florida4Kchannel]

🙏🙏🙏

[@rhondadavis4285]

If you can even call Meridian mental health help…..

[@ghxstlee3437]

@@rhondadavis4285 right!? Oh the stories I have from there

[@theanimedude581]

Wait I live here

[@williamroberts522]

My home for over 30 years.

[@johanmostert7183]

what drone did you use to shoot the footage with

[@Florida4Kchannel]

Dji 3 cassic

[@lori....4816]

I'm watching because we're interested in this area. Just curious about a couple of things . We read that hurricanes are not as devastating or tornadoes is this true ? Are alligators as prevalent as in other areas ? And snakes ? We used to live in Fort Lauderdale and hurricanes did us in more than once.

[@Florida4Kchannel]

It is true that Lake City, is located inland and is less susceptible to the devastating effects of hurricanes compared to coastal areas. Regarding alligators, Lake City is located in an area known as "Alligator Alley," so it's likely that you'll come across alligators in and around the area. As for snakes, Florida is home to many different species, some of which are venomous. However, it's important to note that encounters with snakes are relatively rare and most snakes are not harmful to humans. Overall, while Lake City may have its share of alligators and snakes, it's generally considered to be a safe and pleasant area to live in.

[@lori....4816]

@@Florida4Kchannel thanks it's a big help

[@ghflcity]

@@lori....4816 I’ve lived here since 1986 & if you stay around populated areas, it is extremely rare to spot an alligator. Alligators will avoid you on land but if you go boating or swimming in a pond or lake you are more likely to see them. Be very careful walking pets near bodies of water as they can emerge quickly from the water & attack you or your pet. On land, most people can easily outrun an alligator. The most common snake you may come across is the water moccasin & some rattlesnakes. Also there are some non poisonous snakes like rat, oak & corn snakes but since I’ve lived here I have only seen one water moccasin, one corn snake & I did have a Pygmy rattlesnake in my backyard that my brother in law “took care of”. If you like hiking, 4 wheeling, mudding or boating, you are more likely to come across them but seeing them in populated areas are rare. As for hurricanes & tornadoes, Lake City is an hour and a half away from the Gulf & the Atlantic so it’s mainly a lot of winds & rain. I’ve mainly had tree damage but never enough damage to reach my insurance deductible. These are all quick generalities off the top of my head.

[@rhondadavis4285]

Also Florida State troopers and Lake city police don’t play so if you’re even gonna come to Florida you should know that…

[@Firstmajortomlikestoticker]

The community has no labor and delivery services at the local hospital, you have to travel 50 miles plus for a hospital to have a labor and delivery department in the hospital. Also the zoning board does not approve of apartment building and development. The only apartment locations (that house more than 60 apartments) are low income, qualifications if you make Less than $29,000 per year, you can pay a $300 application fee and get on the waiting list for someone to move out. The other one is again low income and a very violent neighborhood 6 miles away from the hospital. Do you like shootings and stabbings move here your court, fees and fines will keep the judge and the police officers well employed. Sad but true.

[@newname5651]

There's a reason why we call it Lake Shitty.

[@ponygirl9831]

Looking to move there from Oregon. Can you kayak in the water? We don’t have things that will eat you here in our waters.

[@robertfischer5893]

Yes. Look up north fl springs

[@Press1for]

Ha ha ha....yup,bull sharks,tiger sharks,black tip sharks, plenty of sharks. Some American Crocodiles,Florida Gators 😅 jelly fish......

[@pltofl2210]

@@Press1forsharks in Lake City……..?

[@raythebaggchaser]

Even the smallest puddle has man eaters here .its florida homy

[@jabarithompson1565]

Dont lake city fool ya

[@christoskonstantelos5816]

I might be rocationg there soon! Anyone know how lake city is? Cost of living there, etc.?

[@lastshallbefirst5516]

It’s just your average small town. But it’s in Florida. So expect major drug addiction. No major industry. It’s a stopping point for people traveling into and out of Florida. Cost of living is high every damn where, lol, if you wanna live somewhere nice.

[@chucktaylor9164]

I live here it's okay.

[@willbygosh4887]

Ghettotown!

[@nealbell5529]

I also agree that you should stay away from Lake City where the local cops are so ignorant and incompetent that they arrest a blind man for carrying a collapsible cane while walking home from jury duty!

[@TonyHouse-84]

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