By Linda Dean Cooper Rod Hastings, former manager of Levy Animal Control submitted his resignation effective, Monday, November 18, at 5:00 PM. Hastings resignation letter is as follows: Board of County Commissioners To Whom It…
Phone Hackers Strike Again at Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff Bobby McCallum tells Levy County Commissioners about the second hacker attack on his non-emergency phones. Commissioners in the photo are Chairman Matt Brooks and Commissioners John Meeks and Mike Joyner. By Terry Witt -…
Written Evaluations for County Coordinator, Supervisors Coming Soon
County Coordinator Wilbur Dean will receive annual written evaluations from county commissioners. By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter County Coordinator Wilbur Dean hasn’t been formally evaluated by his elected bosses for two years,…
No Lines on Map Yet, So Where’s Toll…
County Commissioner Rock Meeks said the state hasn't told him about any potential routes for the toll road. He sits on the Northern Turnpike Corridor Task Force. By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter …
Labor Day Weekend Shootings May Prompt New Local…
County Commission Chairman Matt Brooks advocates for stronger laws to address large gatherings at the Sept. 8 board meeting. By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Levy County Commission Chairman Matt Brooks last week…
County Raises Ambulance Assessment in Emotional Hearing
Commissioner Lilly Rooks cast the lone vote in opposition to raising the EMS assessment. By Terry Witt -Spotlight Senior Reporter After a gut-wrenching public hearing, Levy County Commissioners voted 4-1 Tuesday to approve a…
Ethics Ruling Prompts County Rotation Policy
Clerk of Court and Comptroller Danny Shipp and his financial director Jared Blanton say they keep a close watch on the county's spending but they are not ethics police for the county's elected officials. By…
Animal Services Opens Saturday; Rex the Bulldog Wins…
Rex the bulldog, showing off his most photogenic side. By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter A loveable bulldog captured the hearts of everyone he met Saturday at Levy County Animal Services. Rex…
Animal Services Opens for First Time Saturday; Dogs,…
Rex, a Labrador retriever, stands at attention for his photo with Animal Services Officer Nathan Mercer and Animal Services Director David Weatherford. By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Two dogs that love people…
