Levy Government Services

Responding to Resident Concerns, County Tables Action on…

Board of County CommissionersDecember 20, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Residents of Rainbow Lakes Estates won a temporary reprieve Tuesday when the Levy County Commission voted unanimously to postpone action on an ordinance that would allow mobile…

Gov. DeSantis Sets Election to Replace former State…

Latest NewsDecember 20, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Gov. Ron DeSantis has scheduled a March 7 special primary and a May 16 special election to replace former State Rep. Joe Harding who has resigned in…

Former Bronson Councilman Turned Down Weak Settlement Offer

Town of BronsonDecember 19, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Former Bronson Town Councilman Berlon Weeks said Friday he turned down an offer from the town to settle his lawsuit because it was miserably inadequate to make…

Berkley Oaks Subdivision in Williston Reaches Milestone; Additional…

City of WillistonDecember 19, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter A planned 248-unit subdivision in Williston received zoning approval at the most recent Williston City Council meeting, which was an important milestone, but Berkley Oaks isn’t in…

State Shifts Focus from Northern Turnpike Extension to…

City of ChieflandDecember 17, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Ryan Asmus, lead engineer for the U.S. 19 Project Development and Environment study, says the Florida Department of Transportation is solely focused on adding managed lanes to…

Chiefland Commissioners Honor Their Student of the Month

City of ChieflandDecember 17, 2022

Chiefland City Commissioners honored their Student of the Month for November at the Dec. 12 City Commission meeting. Commissioner Lance Hayes presented Garrison Haldeman with his Outstanding Student Award and a $20 Wal-Mart…

Bovaird Gets Nod for City Manager; His Hiring…

City of WillistonDecember 14, 2022

By Terry Witt- Spotlight Senior Reporter Williston city employees are often rather reserved when city managers are hired by the city council, often sitting respectfully without saying or doing anything. It was different…

Chiefland Commissioners Bid Farewell to Fire Chief James…

City of ChieflandDecember 14, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Chiefland Fire Chief James Harris has worn his bunker gear for the final time at Chiefland Fire Rescue. The Chiefland City Commission said goodbye to its…

Should Goethe State Forest be Used Only by…

Brooks Selected Chairman, Mills Vice Chairwoman of Levy…