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…
Farmer Calls Out County Commission – Write a…
By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Morriston farmer Rose Fant has experienced the daily misery of walking out her front door for the past 12 years to see tons of used horse bedding…
County Commission Picking Winners and Losers; Is It…
Commentary by Linda Cooper Long-serving county commissioners John Meeks and Matt Brooks are up for re-election in 2024, and Rock Meeks is up in 2026. If the heated discussions and flaring tempers at the…
What Triggered Resignation of Levy County Planning Commissioner…
By Terry Witt- -Spotlight Senior Reporter A Levy County Planning Commissioner who attracted attention for his role as a high-profile executive in All-In Removal, a company involved in hauling horse manure from equestrian facilities…
County Commissioners Will Decide the Fate of Manure…
May 9, 2023, Composting Workshop If the good citizens of Levy County give a resounding NO to the proposed manure dumping at the May 9, workshop, will they be ignored in favor of All-In Removal’s…
The Public’s Right to Know – My Open…
To: Levy County Coordinator, Levy County Board of County Commissioners, and Levy Planning Board Members From: Linda Cooper – Taxpayer Date: May 4, 2023 This letter is to address the lack of communication, the inadequate…
Manure Dumps Raising Questions: Who’s Really Pushing Issue?…
By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Levy County Planning Commissioner Michael Earnest, COO and president of All-In-Removal, an Ocala firm that potentially stands to benefit if the county commission legalizes composting of horse…
County Pays Tribute to Long-Serving Employees
By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Employees of the Levy County Commission with many years of public service were honored with certificates at a recent board meeting. Chuck Cook with 35 years…
Williston State Champion Boys Basketball Team Honored
By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Williston High School’s State Champion Class 1A boys’ basketball team was honored by Levy County Commissioners at a recent board meeting. The team was 25-7 for…