Levy Government Services

Junky Bronson Lot Remains Blighted; Owner in Jail

Town of BronsonMarch 5, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Report Bronson officials continue to work on cleaning up a junky area directly behind the U.S. Post office that most people agree is an eyesore, but town officials…

Was School Superintendent’s Pay Increase a Big Secret?

School Board of Levy CountyMarch 5, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Levy County School Superintendent Chris Cowart received a 1 percent salary increase from the school board on Feb. 8 that was disclosed only when school board member…

Longtime Cedar Key Police Chief Fired

Current NewsMarch 2, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Cedar Key Police Chief Virgil Sandlin was terminated from his job Tuesday by Mayor-Administrator Heath Davis. Sandlin, who had served as chief for at least a…

Goodman Wins Big in Mayor’s Race, Bullock by…

City of WillistonMarch 1, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Williston elected a new mayor by a wide margin and a new city councilman by 14 votes Tuesday in one of the most hotly contested city elections…

Chiefland Neighbors Don’t Like Circle K Back Exit

City of ChieflandFebruary 28, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter The rear exit of the new Circle K food plaza and gas station in Chiefland continues to be a point of contention with its neighbors. Neighbors…

Mail-In Ballots Could Play Significant Role in Williston…

City of WillistonFebruary 28, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Five people are running in the Williston municipal election Tuesday. There’s quite of bit of interest in the election as evidenced by the number of mail-in…

Destroying 700 Levy County Homes? Only Tornado, Hurricane…

Board of County CommissionersFebruary 25, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Maria Wise is determined to stop the Florida Department of Transportation from flattening her retirement home with a bulldozer to build a new toll road through south…

EMS Union Approves Contract by Wide Margin

Board of County CommissionersFebruary 24, 2022

By Terry Witt - Spotlight Senior Reporter Members of the public labor union representing ambulance paramedics, EMTs, and firefighters voted 25-7 this week to approve a new 2 ½ year contract, setting the stage…

Injured Bronson Fire Chief Remains Sidelined for Now

After 24 Years, Commissioner Lilly Rooks Retiring