Opinion By Linda Dean Cooper As founder of Spotlight on Levy County Government, this is my reply to Manager Mary Ellen Harper’s press release and County Attorney Nicolle Shalley’s email to Spotlight. I find it…
Old Bronson High School Court House Deed Illegitimate…
Opinion By Linda Dean Cooper Did 2018 BoCC Chairman John Meeks, retired County Attorney Anne Bast Brown, and then Clerk of Court Danny Shipp approve and file an illegitimate or fraudulent deed purchasing the old…
Levy Code Enforcement Told to Stand Down For…
Opinion By Linda Dean Cooper How have the priorities of our commissioners past and present gotten so out of touch with the public they are supposed to serve? When the BoCC believes it is a…
Levy County Animal Control a $700,000 Annual Failure
By Linda Dean Cooper Levy Animal Control has failed taxpayers for decades, but it has been far worse for the animals that were moved in and out of the shelter located at the county landfill.…
Update: Missing Employee Names From First Take-Home Vehicle…
By Linda Dean Cooper Spotlight received several messages after posting the first list of employee take-home vehicles of employees driving county vehicles to and from home but not on the original list. Below are the…
Update on County Sign Ordinance Trumps Outdated EMS…
Opinion By Linda Dean Cooper The powers that be believe an update on the county’s code enforcement sign initiative is more important than outdated EMS billing fees. At least that’s how it appears. Don’t forget…
Levy DPS Director Mitch Harrell Has Repeatedly Failed…
Opinion By Linda Dean Cooper Don’t shoot the messenger. Levy Director Mitch Harrell failed the public. When challenged while presenting his last two agenda items he did nothing to defend his management. Some Background…
LCSO Finance Manager Terminated
Levy County Sheriff's Office-Press Release January 7, 2025 On January 6, 2025, Sheriff Bobby McCallum terminated the Levy County Sheriff’s Office Finance Director, Christina “Nicole” Gore. The termination occurred after LCSO personnel discovered irregularities in…
Taxpayers Pay for Select BoCC Employees Commute To…
By Linda Dean Cooper The practice of providing take-home vehicles to select employees in Levy County has raised concerns among residents regarding the associated costs and oversight. The public’s concerns have been ignored by the…
