[6] The climate in the area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[7] As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,976 people, 937 households, and 590 families residing in the city.

[11] As of the 2010 United States census, there were 2,768 people, 1,184 households, and 763 families residing in the city.

Williston hosts the Central Florida Harvest and Peanut Festival every October.

Williston is home to Devil's Den and Blue Grotto, popular diving spots and part of the extensive underground spring system present in the area.

Since 2004, the depot is only served by Amtrak's Thruway Motorcoach service to Jacksonville and Lakeland.

Florida Northern Railroad's West Coast Subdivision provides freight rail service through Williston.