By Terry Witt- Spotlight Senior Reporter The new Chiefland Middle High School, a $38 million facility, was dedicated with a ribbon cutting Thursday, 100 years after the original CHS was founded at the same…
School Board Attorney Researching Teen Vaping Lawsuit
Levy County School Board Attorney David Delaney is researching whether the board should join a proposed lawsuit against e-cigarette maker JUUL. By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Levy County School Board Attorney David…
Levy County Teacher Retires, Draws Wrath of School…
Jerry Lawrence, a career educator in Levy County, retired on Sept. 13, but the Levy County School Board didn’t thank him for his service. They criticized him. By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter …
School Board Chairman Doesn’t Like State Ramming Toll…
School Board Chairman Brad Etheridge leveled sharp criticism at Tallahassee leaders Tuesday for their approach to studying two toll road extensions. By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter School Board Chairman Brad Etheridge lashed…
Involuntary Mental Health Exams Increase in Levy Public…
By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter (Part I of V Series Discussing Baker Acts) It isn’t uncommon these days to see a Levy County public school student being marched out to a patrol…
Expert Says Parkland Massacre, Knowledge of Child Mental…
Dr. Maggie Labarta discusses the rising number of Baker Acts in Levy County. By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter - (Part II of Series Discussing Baker Acts) The forced removal of public school students…
Meridian Healthcare Adding Programs to Reduce Student Baker…
Interview with Dr. Maggie Labarta, chief executive officer of Meridian Behavioral Healthcare. By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter - (Part III of Series Discussing Baker Acts) The system used for Baker Acting Levy County…
Sheriff’s Deputies Bear Heavy Responsibility Baker Acting Students
Sheriff Bobby McCallum said his school resource officers bear an enormous responsibility deciding whether to Baker Act students in Levy County Schools. By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter - Part IV - Series discussing…
Security Now Sole Focus of School Resource Officers
School Superintendent Jeff Edison says school resource officers focus on security. Part V Conclusion - Series discussing Baker Acts in Levy County Public Schools & State Mandates By Terry Witt- Spotlight Senior Reporter In…
