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…
Commissioner Says Raising Minimum Wage to $15 Terrible…
Levy County Commissioner John Meeks said raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour is a terrible idea. He was commenting on a Florida Constitutional Amendment on the Nov. 3 ballot. By Terry Witt -Spotlight…
EMS Getting Big Pay Hike; Paramedic Shortage Remains…
Department of Public Safety Director Mitch Harrell is hopeful the pay raise being considered by county commission Tuesday will provide an incentive for experienced EMS employees to remain and new employees to come aboard. File…
EMS, Firefighter Union Ratifies County Contract
The International Association of Firefighters Local 4069 met in this union hall in Bronson to ratify their three year contract with the Levy County Commission. The vote was 21-4 to approve the contract. By Terry…
Levy Commissioners Concerned Over Closure of Apalachicola Bay…
County Commissioner Lilly Rooks said she has contacted the president of the Cedar Key Oysterman's Association concerning the closing of Apalachicola Bay and its potential impact on Cedar Key. By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior…
County Receives 222 CARES Act Business Applications
Levy County Commissioners are interested in negotiating with the City of Cedar Key to deed ownership of the county dock to the city. The dock was constructed with federal funding following the destruction of the…
County Keeping Same Millage; EMS Bleeding Red Ink
Jared Blanton, finance director for the clerk's office and the budget officer for the county commission recommends a 9 mill property tax rate for the 2020-21 budget. By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter …
County Offers EMS Pay Raise, Union Wary
County Coordinator Wilbur Dean and County Labor Attorney Wayne Helsby chat during union negotiations Tuesday. Seated at the table on the left is County Human Resources Director Jacqueline Martin and at the end Alesha Rinaudo…
County to Accept CARES Act Applications Beginning Monday;…
County Commission Chairman Matt Brooks said businesses can begin filing applications for CARES Act grants tomorrow (July 27) at 8 a.m. File Photo by Terry Witt. By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Business…
