The North Florida HIDTA (High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area) was designated by ONDCP and established in 2001, led by Director Ed Williams. It was created to address the significant drug trafficking challenges in northeastern Florida and to coordinate efforts among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to combat drug trafficking and related crime in the region.

Alachua and Columbia Counties received HIDTA designation in 2006.

The North Florida HIDTA founding director retires in 2012.

Director Bob Peryam is unanimously voted by the Executive Board to lead the North Florida HIDTA.

Bradford and Union Counties receive HIDTA designation in 2017.

ISC Manager Kim Jones receives the Mary Marshall Award for Outstanding HIDTA Support in 2017.

Director Bob Peryam receives HIDTA Award for Excellence in 2018. 

Outstanding HIDTA Investigative Support Center of the Year Award Received in 2020.

Leon County receives HIDTA designation in 2020.

Finance Manager Sheri Burns Promoted to Deputy Director in 2022.