Commissioner Christian Caban

06/07/2026

NEW LIGHT WILDFIRE UPDATE:

Leon County Emergency Management remains in contact with U.S. Forest Service incident command regarding the New Light Church Fire in northern Wakulla County, approximately one mile south of the Leon County line.

The fire has not continued to spread and continues to pose no threat to Leon County residents, structures, or roadways. The affected area remains at approximately 140 acres, and the fire is still reported to be about 50% contained.

Firefighters continue working to strengthen containment lines, with support from ground crews, bulldozers, and a helicopter. Current operations are expected to be completed today.

We will continue monitoring the situation closely and will receive another update from incident command tomorrow morning. Thank you to all of the personnel working to keep our communities safe.

06/06/2026

We are closely monitoring the New Light Church Fire in northern Wakulla County, located approximately one mile south of the Leon County line.

At this time, there is no threat to Leon County residents, structures, or roadways. According to the U.S. Forest Service, the fire is approximately 50% contained and crews continue to make progress on containment efforts.

Our Emergency Management team is in regular contact with incident command and will continue to monitor conditions closely. We appreciate the hard work of the firefighters and personnel on the ground working to contain the fire safely.

We will provide updates if conditions change.

06/05/2026

Hurricane season is officially underway and we want to remind residents that preparedness starts now‼️

While forecasts predict a below-normal season, it only takes one storm to impact our community. That’s why now is the time to make a plan, build your disaster supply kit, review your family communication plan, and stay informed.

Leon County has also released the 2026–2027 Disaster Survival Guide, which will be mailed to every household and is available online at LeonReady.com.

Residents are encouraged to:
- Download the Citizens Connect App
- Sign up for Leon Alerts
- Attend the Citizens Engagement Series: Disaster Resilience Edition on June 18
- Explore preparedness resources at LeonReady.com

Thank you to our Emergency Management team and all of our community partners who work year-round to keep Leon County prepared and resilient.

06/03/2026

Great to join the Big Bend APWA Road-E-O during National Public Works Week and celebrate the skilled Public Works professionals who help keep our communities safe and connected every day.

Thank you for all you do, and a special thanks to our Leon County Public Works team for their dedication and service to our community!

06/01/2026

Happy Birthday to Chairman Caban! 🎉

Chairman Caban is a constant reminder of what genuine public service looks like — showing up, listening to people, and fighting every day for the community he loves. We are so grateful for his service.

Help me wish him a happy birthday below! 🎂🎈🎊

— Allie Richards, Aide to Chairman Caban

06/01/2026

Hurricane Season is here - Stay Prepared Neighbors.
Tune in to the Press Conference below ⬇️ And start preparing NOW!

06/01/2026

Check out upcoming events in District 2 and around Leon County.

Please reach out to my office if you have questions or need any assistance. You can contact us at (850)606-5300 or by emailing [email protected].

05/28/2026

Honored to join the North Florida Homeless Veterans Stand Down event and spend time with the veterans, volunteers, and organizations - whether it’s helping connect veterans to housing, healthcare, transportation, or benefits they’ve earned, we are committed to continuing that support every single day.

We are grateful for the service and sacrifice of our veterans, and thankful to everyone working each day to ensure they receive the support and respect they deserve.

05/26/2026

Step behind the scenes at the Emergency Operations Center and learn how to prepare for disasters with Leon County's public safety experts.

05/26/2026