Levy Government Services

Chiefland Commissioners Honor Student of the Month

City of ChieflandMarch 17, 2022

Chiefland City Commissioners honored their Student of the Month Monday with Commissioner Norman Weaver making the presentation. Macy Eplee, a 6th grader at Chiefland Middle High School was nominated by the 6th-grade teachers. Macy…

Longtime Cedar Key Chief Gets the Axe

Other Levy County NewsMarch 15, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Cedar Key City Commissioners Tuesday voted 3-2 to uphold Mayor Heath Davis’ firing of the city’s popular police chief, Virgil Sandlin, on grounds that he abandoned his…

Chiefland Woman Saves Christmas for Kids

City of ChieflandMarch 14, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter A Chiefland woman was recognized by city police Monday at the city commission meeting for raising more than $6,000 to buy Christmas gifts for 27 children who…

Williston Mayor, Council, Recognize Students of the Month

City of WillistonMarch 13, 2022

Williston Mayor Jerry Robinson and the City Council recognized their Students of the Month at the March 8 board meeting. Kayden Sams, a 1st grader at Joyce Bullock Elementary School and son of…

Bronson Chief Withdrawing $10,400 Back Pay Request ..for…

Town of BronsonMarch 12, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Bronson Fire Chief Dennis Russell said Saturday he is planning to withdraw a request he made to the Town Council on March 7 to be reimbursed for…

Working to Rid Rainbow Lakes of Trashy Squatters

Board of County CommissionersMarch 11, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter A resident of Rainbow Lakes Estates told Levy County Commissioners this week that the problem with squatters setting up tents and campers on property they don’t own…

Debate Over Williston Chief Wasn’t Always Friendly

City of WillistonMarch 10, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Williston City Council members rarely use aggressive comments toward each other in meetings, but the atmosphere was different on Tuesday when Mayor Jerry Robinson nominated Sgt. Mike…

Award-Winning Law Officer Named Williston Chief

City of WillistonMarch 9, 2022

By Terry Witt Spotlight Senior Reporter A 51-year-old Williston police sergeant who has won state and national awards for valor and bravery in the line of duty was approved by the City Council Tuesday…

Williston Expecting Higher Electric Rates in 2022

Sunshine Law Violations Loom Large in Bronson Lawsuit