The Baker County Press

06/09/2026

The burn ban has OFFICIALLY been lifted :)

🔥 BURN BAN LIFTED, EFFECTIVE JUNE 9, 2026
Following recent rainfall and improved local conditions, the Baker County burn ban has been lifted effective June 9, 2026.
As outdoor burning resumes, residents are encouraged to practice safe burning habits:
Fire Safety Reminders
• Check weather conditions before burning.
• Never leave a fire unattended.
• Keep a water source or fire extinguisher nearby.
• Clear vegetation and combustible materials from around the burn area.
• Fully extinguish fires before leaving the area.
• Follow all Florida Forest Service burn authorization requirements, when applicable.
• Call 911 immediately if a fire escapes.

The open burning of household trash, garbage, plastics, treated wood, construction debris, or other solid waste is prohibited. Residents are encouraged to utilize approved waste disposal and collection services for the proper handling of these materials.

Thank you to our residents for their patience, cooperation, and commitment to protecting Baker County throughout this drought. Your efforts helped reduce wildfire risk and keep our community safe. 🔥🌧️

06/08/2026

☀️ Summer starts June 21st!! Get on our advertising special for Baker County businesses!

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📅 Deadline to claim the discount: June 21
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06/08/2026

Our friends at Emily Taber Public Library are kicking off their FREE summer reading program TOMORROW!! Make plans to head to the fairgrounds for Animal Tales at 10 AM and each Tuesday throughout the summer.

06/07/2026

🚨🚨 Somebody is spreading misinformation with the help of AI.

The burn ban is still in effect. Burn permits are being issued from the Department of Forestry. When the ban is lifted notices will be posted on official pages like Baker County Fire Rescue and Baker County - Board of County Commissioners plus our page. If you don't see something posted there, it's probably not real. The County Commission issues and can rescind burn bans, not the sheriff. Sheriff Rhoden enforces them.

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

FDOT Northeast Florida report includes a closure on 90 in eastern Baker County next week: "U.S. 90 from Thomas Drive to Point East (30.292096831882773, -82.0607061473593) Daytime lane closures Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for road work," today's update shows.

06/05/2026

🥳Happy Friday, Baker County! If you've got some time on your hands this morning around 9:15, we've got a NEW podcast launching over on YouTube!! Please be patient with us as we figure things out (like reminding Joel to turn on his mic :D), we hope this grows into something you look forward to every week! Just follow this link, we're about to be LIVE!!

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