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.…

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…

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Cooper The powers that be believe an update on the county’s code enforcement sign initiative is more important than outdated EMS billing fees.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…

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…

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…

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…

By Linda Dean Cooper Anyone who has attended years of Levy County Commission meetings as I have can smell when the county sets the stage for assessment increases.  Improved properties pay the assessments, with no…

Date of Issue:    November 27, 2024 Press Release:   Update on the Cedar Key Big Dock Repair Project           The following is an update on the Cedar Key Big Dock Repair Project status.  The Cedar Key…