FEBRUARY 2026

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2-26-26 Levy County extends burn ban through March 5
2-25-26 Swamp Hogz and others donate to Another Way
2-25-26 Publisher accepts another statewide award for excellence in journalism
2-25-26 Florida executes second murderer in 2026
2-24-26 Unidentified female pedestrian dies in hit-and-run crash in Dixie County
2-23-26 Levy County starts online permitting for development on March 16
2-23-26 Levy County Commissions meetings set for live streaming
2-22-26 Legendary refuge manager honored with national recognition
2-22-26 Friends of wildlife refuges thank outgoing board member
2-21-26 Barred Owl Poses
2-20-26 Santa Claus and others thanked at LifeSouth Appreciation Day
2-20-26 Palms Medical Group named Gilchrist County’s Business of the Year
2-19-26 Levy County to give boat ramp to Inglis
2-19-26 Levy County Commission extends burn ban to Feb. 26
2-18-26 Murder suspect still hospitalized
2-17-26 Gilchrist County retakes ownership of Otter Springs Park and Campground
2-16-26 Wildland fire scars Levy County on Sunday afternoon
2-16-26 Turpentine Cup Promise Kept
2-16-26 Quail Fly
2-16-26 Governor issues fourth death warrant for 2026
2-15-26 GCSO nabs suspect, seizes gun and drugs
2-15-26 Rebuild of home destroyed by Hurricane Idalia starts
2-14-26 Sheriff sees friend
2-14-26 K-9 Team Looks For Guns
2-13-26 Gerhardt is guilty
2-12-26 GCSO nabs suspected drug trafficker
2-12-26 Levy County starts seven-day burn ban Feb. 12
2-12-26 Feb. 27 deadline to apply for Florida Forestry Teachers’ Tour
2-12-26 (Revised) Defense depends on ‘Lazarus squirrel’ and reasonable doubt
2-11-26 Florida executes first murderer in 2026
2-10-26 Student Honored
2-10-26 Publix in Chiefland remains a pipedream
2-10-26 Minnesota woman dies in Levy County crash
2-10-26 Firefighting captain honored
2-9-26 Conclusion nears for first-degree murder trial UPDATED
2-9-26 Morning Has Broken
2-8-26 One retail vendor reportedly pledges to reduce THC sales in Dixie County
2-7-26 Artist and author brings history and love to nursing home
2-7-26 Flying ambulance to be temporarily stationed in Old Town
2-6-26 Truck fire at store leads to short electric power outage
2-6-26 Levy County tourism and economic development offices relocated
2-6-26 Cross City, Dixie County and Waste Pro to iron out issues
2-6-26 Hazardous material mishap at solid waste transfer site severely injures innocent bystander
2-5-26 Sheriff says firing range is in the future
2-5-26 Candidate workshop set for Feb. 10
2-4-26 Two municipal elections set for April 7 in Levy County
2-4-26 Man suspected of possessing amphetamines arrested in Dixie County
2-4-26 Levy County Commission seeks to switch attorneys
2-4-26 Levy County Commission meeting moves efficiently forward with actions
2-4-26 Ice warning issued in Levy County
2-4-26 Hit-and-run driver smacks school bus warning bar
2-4-26 Google reports show HardisonInk.com performance is ‘exceptionally good’
2-4-26 CFEC Trustees select Nominating Committee
2-3-26 Otter Springs Park and Campground to return to Gilchrist County ownership
2-3-26 State Fire Marshal gives $1.4 million for Gilchrist County firefighter support
2-3-26 Hart Springs planned for 100 more RV sites
2-3-26 Duke Energy Florida gives $7,000 to Gilchrist County Emergency Management
2-2-26 February starts with a Full Snow Moon
2-2-26 Governor signs third death warrant for 2026
2-1-26 HardisonInk.com starts 16th year with another statewide award for excellence in journalism
2-1-26 Love Is In The Air

JANUARY 2026

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1-31-26 Rocket hunter films snorting deer and a slow airplane
1-31-26 CCPD arrests suspects after motorcycle chase and crash
1-31-26 Brushfire gets proper response
1-30-26 Levy County Judge Luis Bustamante campaigns via meet-and-greet
1-30-26 CFEC encourages energy conservation
1-29-26 GCSO busts suspected drug trafficker at Wannee Landing Boat Ramp
1-29-26 Horsehead Nebula image digitally captured in Tri-County Area
1-29-26 CF boosts local economy
1-27-26 Two suspected copper thieves jailed
1-27-26 CF hosts Welding Career Expo on March 26
1-27-26 Boat ramp closed Feb. 1-7
1-26-26 Second death warrant signed in Florida
1-24-26 Tour of the Towns highlights Inglis and Yankeetown businesses
1-24-26 Construction starts Monday at Levy County Government Center
1-23-26 Williston man faces possible 15-year federal prison sentence
1-23-26 Edward Jones moves to new office in Newberry
1-22-26 FDACS announces $6.3 million for forests and waters
1-21-26 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. memorialized and honored in Cross City
1-20-27 College of Central Florida invites Levy County students to preview college on April 7
1-20-26 Levy County poll worker orientation planned for April 16
1-20-26 Frosty Monday
1-17-26 W3C, Bronson Town Council and Cedar Key Water & Sewer District note monthly 2026 meetings
1-17-26 More felons to visit Trenton
1-17-26 DCSO arrests suspected burglar
1-17-26 Cyber security and other bills paid in Gilchrist County
1-16-26 Petitions signed in favor of Gilchrist County Museum
1-16-25 Verizon customer service tied up
1-16-26 Juvenile arrested for home invasion
1-15-26 Verizon continues to have problems
1-15-26 Levy County Comprehensive Plan 2050 Survey closes Jan. 31
1-15-26 GCSO arrests suspected burglar
1-15-26 Friends of the WGP announce 2026 Membership Drive
1-14-26 Publisher returns from Venice Beach
1-14-26 Candidate qualifying for Levy County’s municipalities are mostly this month
1-14-26 Bronson Community Health Fair scheduled for Jan. 24
1-12-26 Williston woman arrested for homicide
1-12-26 Gov. signs first death warrant for 2026
1-10-26 Suspected Fishing Pier Violator
1-10-26 Chamber hears pleas for help from Dixie Education Foundation
1-9-26 Publisher renews memberships with Dixie County Chamber and Withlacoochee Gulf Area Chamber
1-9-26 Juvenile arrested for home invasion
1-9-26 Dixie County votes to force commercial garbage haulers to pay
1-9-26 Coalition continues Know The Law program
1-8-26 WPD arrests suspect after crash, foot chase and tasing
1-8-26 Aldi opens in Chiefland
1-7-26 New leadership in Levy County Commission finds added public input encouraged
1-7-26 State shows FDOH and FDEP details on septic tank regulators
1-7-26 Levy County Road Department equipment purchases approved
1-7-26 Levy County employees honored
1-7-26 LCSO gets vehicles funded
1-7-26 $167.5 million in awards granted to improve infrastructure in 34 Florida rural communities
1-6-26 Attempted murder suspect caught in traffic stop
1-5-26 FSE offers 3 college scholarships
1-5-26 WGP Friends start Adopt-A-Trail program
1-5-26 Publisher notes new ad options
1-4-26 Secret Squirrel
1-4-26 Bode’s Galaxy captured during first supermoon of 2026
1-3-26 First of three 2026 supermoons shines
1-3-26 Federal Mockingbird

DECEMBER 2025

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12-31-25 CCPD shares stats
12-31-25 State gets $209 million for rural health
12-28-25 Dixie County woman involved in fatal crash
12-28-25 Andromeda Galaxy’s light stacked
12-27-25 Teen dies in ATV crash
12-26-25 Pheasant, turtles and bats unveiled in Tuesday afternoon tour
12-25-25 Pedestrian dies after being hit by SUV
12-24-25 RV park to be completed by Dec. 31, 2027
12-24-25 New chairman and vice chairman named for Levy County Commission
12-24-25 Levy County Clerk shares thoughts at last County Commission meeting of 2025
12-24-25 CCPD police chief announces 2025 Officer Of The Year
12-24-25 Four Nature Coast Master Gardeners celebrate 10 years of service
12-23-25 Levy County Fire Rescue wraps up 2025 with improvements
12-23-25 Comprehensive Plan meeting scheduled in Levy County to be Jan. 6
12-22-25 Williston man injured in fatal crash
12-22-25 Palms Medical Group raises $4,000-plus for breast cancer awareness
12-22-25 LCSO arrests man for sex crimes against a minor
12-20-25 Tri-County Toys For Tots distribution wraps up months of work with gifts galore
12-20-25 State vehicle passes but driver must brake to avoid hitting dog
12-20-25 Marion County responds after firefighters arrested
12-19-25 Publisher notes ad policy for all candidates
12-19-25 Gilchrist County woman dies in Levy County crash
12-19-25 Aldi construction continues
12-18-25 State executes convicted murderer Florida sets another record – 19 in 2025
12-18-25 Major water-wastewater project moves forward
12-17-25 Palms Medical Group set to distribute Christmas meals in Branford on Dec. 19
12-17-25 LCSO arrests five drug suspects
12-16-25 Gilchrist County Commission takes care of business in final regular meeting of 2025
12-16-25 CF earns high ranking for teacher education
12-16-25 $25 million set to support agricultural water resource projects
12-15-25 Application cycle opens for Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
12-14-25 Williston Winn-Dixie Moves
12-14-25 Inglis-Yankeetown Christmas Parade centers communities’ events
12-14-25 Data indicates coalition actions help students
12-14-25 Chiefland celebrates Christmas
12-13-25 Phantom Galaxy’s light captured in Levy County
12-13-25 Man arrested for sex crimes against children
12-12-25 LCSO investigates alleged murder-suicide
12-12-25 Dixie County Chamber of Commerce enjoys festivities at Fanning Springs State Park
12-11-25 Winner Accepts
12-11-25 Palms Medical Group gives gifts to 120 children
12-11-25 Local guard busted by FBI for child porn
12-11-25 CCPD adds drone to its vehicular fleet
12-10-25 Northbound traffic issue has started on U.S. 19 at SR 121
12-10-25 DTF busts one suspect
12-10-25 TCCRC lease renewed
12-10-25 Parade candy safety urged
12-10-25 Madison man gets 10-year federal sentence for meth crime
12-10-25 LCDPS announces 2025 Employee of the Year
12-10-25 Chiefland City Hall lights up
12-10-25 Chiefland applies for loan to improve wastewater infrastructure
12-10-25 CF announces new vice president
12-9-25 Trains at the Holidays celebrates 30 Years
12-9-25 Suspected gamblers stopped in Dixie County
12-9-25 Students honored
12-9-25 State executes 18th man in 2025
12-9-25 Safe, Reliable, Electric Service
12-9-25 Police chief evaluated
12-8-25 CF closing for winter break Dec. 18-Jan. 2
12-7-25 Andromeda light captured
12-7-25 Williston parade draws a crowd
12-6-25 Dixie County Anti-Drug Coalition shares insight at meeting
12-5-25 Economic development volunteer honored
12-5-25 Sex offender nets almost seven years in prison
12-4-25 Full Cold Moon 2025 reflects sunlight
12-3-25 Master Gardener course starts next month
12-3-25 People complain about park and animals
12-3-25 Levy County Visitors Bureau may be moving
12-3-25 Fire chief warns of oncoming danger
12-3-25 Connect to a new career in the New Year
12-3-25 Commission looks at taxpayer-funded development
12-3-25 8 judge nominees’ names sent to governor
12-3-25 $100 Christmas Cash Contest starts today

NOVEMBER 2025

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11-29-25 Hand-It-To-A-Hero shines brightly
11-29-25 2025 CKWC Fall Market is legendary
11-25-25 Levy County employees enjoy homemade dessert as a reward for giving to TCCRC
11-24-25 FWGP puts 863 ducks into the race
11-24-25 44th Annual Yankeetown Seafood Festival draws crowds for two days of food, arts, crafts and goodwill
11-21-25 Publisher prepares to accept another award
11-21-25 Florida executes 17th man in 2025
11-21-25 DeSantis awards $23.5 million to support critical infrastructure in three communities
11-21-25 Convicted felon from Bronson gets six-year federal sentence for firearm possession
11-20-25 Sunrise-Sunset and Florida Fall
11-20-25 Inky announces Christmas Contest
11-20-25 Astronomer captures his first nebula from deep space
11-20-25 Camera shy lawyer slightly hinders press coverage of hearing
11-19-25 Palms Medical Group to host food giveaway on Friday in Bell
11-19-25 FDOT reports on future Gilchrist County road work
11-18-25 Levy County Commission employees donate 1,215 food items to TCCRC
11-17-25 The Children’s Table honored at the 14th Annual Legacy Awards
11-17-25 Cedar Key DECA joins efforts to fight hunger
11-16-25 Spiral galaxy’s light captured digitally in Levy County
11-16-25 Quail!
11-15-25 State leaders halfway skip Dixie County
11-15-25 Hello, Croatia! Ham radio event succeeds at Trenton Train Depot
11-14-25 Cross City man gets 10 years in federal prison for trafficking in methamphetamine
11-14-25 Chiefland sex offender arrested
11-14-25 County Commission reaches severance agreement
11-14-25 CKWC thanks photographers and others for 2026 calendar
11-13-25 Florida completes 16th execution in 2025
11-12-25 Veterans Day parade in Cross City rolls through the town
11-12-25 Veterans Day ceremony in Cross City honors all
11-12-25 Tri-County Area students invited to statewide creative writing contest
11-12-25 DCHS Redcoat Regiment Marching Band honors veterans
11-8-25 Dixie County audit report accepted
11-7-26 Cedar Key Lions donate infant formula to TCCRC
11-7-25 Community events help everyone
11-7-25 2025 Fire Expo cancelled
11-6-25 UF IFAS Marine Research
11-6-25 Paychecks for Patriots job fair returns to Citrus County – Dec. 3
11-6-25 Supermoon chase leads to sunrise on Cedar Key
11-6-25 Elder Options provides information for seniors impacted by suspension of SNAP benefits
11-6-25 Dock Street visit shows demolition in action
11-6-25 Levy County Government Center ADA ramp payment approved
11-6-25 FDOT reports on future Levy County road work
11-5-25 Woman shares SNAP facts
11-5-25 Gilchrist County roadwork planned
11-5-25 Full Beaver Supermoon lights up Levy County
11-5-25 3-0 vote stalls severance pay agreement for former county attorney
11-4-25 Ginnie Springs makes pledge Gilchrist County Commission accepts by 4-0 vote
11-4-25 Early morning fish caught on Cedar Key’s big cement dock
11-4-25 Cross City Neighborhood Watch invites all residents, businesses and faith leaders to monthly safety meeting on Dec. 1
11-4-25 Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31) photo shows publisher capturing deep space images
11-3-25 Natasha Munkittrick Allen announces candidacy for Dixie County Judge
11-2-25 Local astronomer looks deeper into space
11-2-25 Dixie County pedestrian dies in Columbia County
11-1-25 FHP launches monthlong 2025 Stuff The Charger Nonperishable Food Drive today

OCTOBER 2025

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10-31-25 Levy County Candidate University scheduled for Jan. 22
10-31-25 Levy County invites input for future development
10-31-25 Levy County reduces take-home vehicles from 43 to 18
10-30-25 Levy County Property Appraiser’s Office moves to new location
10-29-25 Florida executes 15th man in 2025
10-27-25 TCCRC helps overcome food insecurity and more
10-27-25 Tri-County Area SNAP recipients see no relief
10-25-25 Federal government leaders’ failures lead to delays of local events
10-24-25 FHP corrects time of fatal crash
10-24-25 Project Alvan — Restoring the Vision of 1884 starts
10-24-25 Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope progresses toward being launched
10-24-25 Astrofest 2025 offers weeklong astronomical blast
10-24-25 Chiefland man dies in Levy County crash
10-23-25 Convenience store drugs target young people
10-23-25 Water management district awards grant to a Williston school
10-23-25 Legislators asked to reduce childhood deaths
10-23-25 Levy County Legislative Delegation hears from local governments and others
10-23-25 Florida Executions ‘No one is forced to do it’
10-22-25 Publisher announces pending Astrofest 2025 coverage
10-22-25 DeSantis signs 17th death warrant in 2025
10-21-25 Levy County Commission fires county attorney in 3-2 vote
10-20-25 Williston is a site for No Kings 2 peaceful protests
10-19-25 W3C seeks to be free from audits required by Florida law
10-19-25 Cedar Key Lions Club 54th Annual Seafood Festival roars with fun
10-17-25 City leaders get civics lesson
10-16-25 Special magistrate rules on Levy County code enforcement cases
10-16-25 Levy County Water Dept. Gets New Home
10-16-25 FWC Dive Team rescues boaters from sinking vessel in Crystal River
10-15-25 Cross City Correctional Institution K-9 Team wins statewide event
10-15-25 State executes 72-year-old man
10-15-25 Eighth Judicial Circuit Nominating Commission announces a court vacancy
10-15-25 13th annual Paychecks for Patriots
10-14-25 Teen arrested for abduction hoax
10-14-25 Two children accept certificates
10-14-25 City Commission lets CAAA keep using city park
10-13-25 Sheriff Bobby Schultz thanks others for helping in recovering motorcycle and arresting two suspects
10-13-25 Ohio sexual offender indicted for child sex crime after pictures of Levy County juvenile are sought
10-12-25 Shootout ends at tavern with bullets hitting a deputy and suspect
10-12-25 Gulf Hammock Fishing Club hosts open house
10-11-25 New business set to open in downtown Chiefland in December
10-11-25 Cross City Police Department arrests four wanted suspects
10-10-25 LCAS manager accepts $2,000 scholarship to attend animal welfare advancement conference
10-10-25 Driver Doesn’t Move Over
10-10-25 Publisher announces opportunity for seven more big ad spaces
10-9-25 Free-Range Fowl
10-8-25 Levy County starts forming requests for legislators’ consideration
10-8-25 Levy County Development Services reports record residential structure growth
10-8-25 Full-Time Levy County Veterinarian Introduced
10-8-25 30 cheaters rejected from dump
10-7-25 Retiring Levy County Road Department employee honored after 30 years of service
10-7-25 Gilchrist County residents seek road improvements
10-7-25 Gilchrist County paramedicine program gets new truck and another employee
10-7-25 Gilchrist County Chamber of Commerce gets new administrative assistant
10-7-25 Full Harvest Supermoon 2025 hides behind clouds
10-6-25 Annual Levy County Legislative Delegation Public Hearing set for Oct. 21
10-6-25 FDOH helps primary care patients in Dixie County
10-5-25 Central Florida Peanut Festival draws thousands to Williston
10-5-25 Blimp crosses Levy County airspace
10-4-25 High-powered economic development interests visit sawmill
10-3-25 Lobbyists accept marching orders
10-3-25 DCADC plans town hall meeting on Oct. 22
10-3-25 Dixie County Finance Director Brenda Royal shares passion for duties
10-2-25 Special exception for cell tower placement passes 4-0 despite some objections
10-1-25 State executes another man
10-1-25 NASA delays media information due to federal government shutdown

SEPTEMBER 2025

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9-30-25 Free fiber optics boot camp starts Oct. 27 at CF in Levy County
9-29-25 NCBS shares Coastal Cleanup stats
9-29-25 Capital City Bank Group Foundation awards $25,500 to nonprofits
9-29-15 Publisher announces opportunity for seven more big ad spaces
9-28-25 Museum reopens, heralding phenomenal recovery
9-28-25 Bell Bulldogs triumph over Dixie County Bears 42-12
9-27-25 Coalition continues full force into fall season
9-27-25 Chiefland Throttles Trenton 41-0
9-26-25 GCSO catches another drug suspect
9-26-25 Safe Haven Baby Box set to start in Bronson
9-25-25 UF-IFAS Extension to rent equipment to Gilchrist County residents
9-25-25 Levy County Tax Collector expands service to Saturdays at the Bronson office
9-24-25 Crows and Squirrel Frolic
9-23-25 Sunset And Gulf Culvert
9-23-25 FDOT starts building $60 million U.S. 19 at SR 121 improvement project
9-22-25 Pilots Enjoy Weather
9-22-25a Pilots enjoy weather
9-21-25 Cedar Key is the crown jewel of International Coastal Cleanup
9-19-25 Former Levy County SHIP director questions efficiency of dept. consolidation
9-18-25 Levy County helps commercial development
9-18-25 Levy County approves job growth grant application
9-18-25 Electronic candidate filing becomes official in Levy County
9-17-25 Employees Honored
9-17-25 Levy County moves toward adding another courtroom
9-17-25 Lawyer Problems Solved
9-17-25 Food truck and ice stop established
9-17-25 CFCAA Day Proclaimed
9-16-25 Gilchrist County confirms Florida Department of Health contract
9-16-25 Gilchrist County sheriff addresses cost of housing ICE detainees
9-16-25 12th man executed in Florida in 2025
9-15-25 Suspected commercial vehicle thief arrested
9-15-25 Governor signs 14th death warrant in 2025
9-13-25 Hispanic Heritage Festival celebrates culture in Bronson
9-10-25 Levy County increases annual taxes
9-10-25 Blue Springs and Henry Beck Park scheduled to close Sept. 19
9-9-25 Chiefland renews contract with Fugate and Fugate for legal services
9-8-25 Misty Moon unveiled
9-7-25 WPD Protects And Serves
9-7-25 Armadillo On Patrol
9-6-25 City preps for reliable and affordable fiberoptic services
9-5-25 Man sentenced to life in prison for attempting to kill three law enforcement officers
9-4-25 Criminal circuit court judge issues capias
9-4-25 Levy County announces formation of Public Works Division
9-3-25 Court contends with competency conundrum
9-3-25 LCSO notes four sentences by Judge William E. Davis
9-3-25 Broadcaster has witnessed 97 Florida executions so far
9-2-25 Raccoons caught digitally
9-2-25 Lafayette County prison killer loses appeal
9-2-25 Governor signs death warrants

AUGUST 2025

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8-31-25 Winner named in annual art contest
8-30-25 Blue Devils beat Eagles 30-0
8-29-25 DCSO K-9 helps find probable cause to arrest suspect
8-29-25 Another murderer sentenced
8-29-25 Another child sex offender goes to prison
8-28-25 State executes 11th convicted killer in 2025
8-28-25 Levy County 4-H competes at 2025 National 4-H Shooting Sports
8-28-25 County Developmental Services Dept. accepts Town of Bronson building permit services
8-28-25 Convicted killer said he would do it again
8-27-25 Murderer sentenced to prison
8-26-25 Teen arrested for DUI manslaughter
8-26-25 CF offers extensive resources during Levy County Careers & Colleges Expo
8-23-25 Tigers defeat Bulldogs 26-7 in annual Gilchrist County matchup
8-23-25 There’s more to high school football games than just the games
8-23-25 Indians win Levy County Cup 36-35 in double overtime
8-22-25 Levy County TDC earns honors
8-22-25 Test drill starts Sept. 15 for multimillion-dollar water-wastewater project for three towns
8-21-25 Williston moves toward accepting more help in municipal elections
8-21-25 Williston leaders speak about fiberoptic Internet service
8-20-25 Florida executes 10th convicted murderer in 2025
8-19-25 Suspected murderer’s case review set for Feb 18, 2026
8-19-25 County Commission continues budget confabs
8-17-25 Clam of the Day
8-17-25 Cedar Key Dock Street recovery continues
8-17-25 4th Annual Cedar Key Shark Swim attracts swimmers
8-15-25 Palms Medical Group donates before school starts
8-14-25 Violent felon gets 40-year state prison term
8-14-25 Sailboat capsizes – sailor arrested
8-13-25 Deputy hospitalized after fentanyl exposure
8-13-25 Chiefland Police Department officer puts two suspected drug dealers in jail
8-12-25 Kristine Van Vorst appointed as circuit court judge
8-12-25 Emergency meeting held by Dixie County Commission after bid award is challenged
8-11-25 Stormy Sturgeon Full Moon heralds summer’s winding down
8-9-25 One journalist notes Eighth Judicial Circuit stands high above Third Judicial Circuit in regard to being open to the public
8-9-25 Evidence room mostly funded
8-9-25 Convict’s sentencing date changed
8-9-25 Murderer set for sentence of 20 to 40 years
8-9-25 Lobbyists visit Dixie County
8-9-25 Dixie County Anti-Drug Coalition saves lives
8-8-25 Opportunities added to meet with the SRWMD regarding flood zones in east Bronson
8-8-25 LCSO K9 catches two wanted men
8-8-25 Failure to properly advertise delays water rate change approval
8-8-25 1000 Friends of Florida visits Dixie County
8-8-25 In Loving Memory of Canine Deputy Molly
8-8-25 Failure to properly advertise delays
8-7-25 Pasco Zone scallop harvesting temporarily closed for health reasons
8-7-25 $140 million water and wastewater project discussed
8-6-25 Gilchrist County Commission works on budget and taxes
8-6-25 Capital City Bank earns 14th Consecutive ‘Best Companies’ Honor
8-6-25 Hurricanes cause $228,000-plus in lost tax revenue in Levy County
8-5-25 Cross City vice mayor announces neighborhood & parks watch program
8-5-25 Blogger evokes corrective commentary by Levy County Commission
8-5-25 Levy County Road 347 opens for local traffic only (UPDATED)
8-4-25 Levy County Road 347 opens
8-4-25 Boys To Men – Not The Band
8-4-25 Levy County Development Services relocates to Levy County Gov’t Center
8-2-25 Fire departments join forces with Dairy Queen to help children and families
8-2-25 Fire marshal’s funeral notice and eulogy published
8-1-25 Town of Horseshoe Beach continues recovery
8-1-25 Sen. Ashley Moody sends camera shy man to speak with constituents
8-1-25 Florida executes ninth convicted murderer in 2025

JULY 2025

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7-31-25 Fines levied against Levy County Code violators
7-31-25 Publisher enters 2025 Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism Competition
7-29-25 DCFR announces passing of Fire Marshal Jimmy Golden
7-29-25 Deputy arrests man for driving while license suspended
7-28-25 Otter Creek Town Council reduced to three members
7-28-25 Levy County reaches ‘No Kill’ goal
7-27-25 Andrew Gude earns national Refuge Manager of the Year Award
7-26-25 Inky performs
7-25-25 Convicted felon returns to jail after another arrest
7-24-25 Tallahassee lobbyists visit Levy County
7-24-25 Emergency procurement order approved
7-24-25 Road Improvements Coming
7-24-25 Levy County Commission provides online public records
7-24-25 LCSO gets big grant
7-23-25 Property appraiser sets the record straight
7-22-25 FWC fulfills public records request after 21-day added service slowdown
7-21-25 FWC public records requests are more than one month behind
7-20-25 State Road 345 cut to one-lane during roadwork in Levy County
7-20-25 Hot Hawk Cools Down
7-19-25 16 court actions and 3 judges bring 3 counts of attempted murder to final outcome
7-18-25 Jury convicts Dixie County man of three counts of attempted second degree murder
7-17-25 Yankeetown man charged with violating shellfish laws and forgery
7-17-25 Chiefland City Commission approves Christian tent revival at Trailhead Park
7-16-25 State Road 345 cut to one-lane during roadwork in Levy County
7-16-25 Multi-county search reels in man suspected of sex offender violations
7-16-25 Eighth Florida Death Row inmate ends sentence via execution
7-16-25 Code violator must pay for crabfest
7-15-25 CCPD reminds people to obey traffic laws
7-15-25 TDC director adds economic development to her duties
7-14-25 Levy County Commission petitions SRWMD to revise flood maps
7-14-25 GCSO deputy fatally injures Bronson man with GCSO pickup truck
7-14-25 Federal charges filed against Williston man for armed drug-trafficking
7-13-25 Third Annual Ice Cream Social Fundraiser helps Tri-County ARC
7-11-25 Full Buck Moon shines on clouds over Tri-County Area
7-11-25 UPDATED Detective arrests sexual predator suspected of failing to follow court orders
7-11-25 The Spiderweb
7-11-25 Sunset Bar & Grill Ribbon-Cutting Celebrated
7-10-25 Woman celebrates John Lewis’ life
7-10-25 Silage Harvested
7-10-25 Levy County Commission listens and responds
7-10-25 Barnhill Garden Center property rezoned as commercial
7-10-25 Attempted murder charge levied after suspected shooter fires bullet into victim’s back
7-9-25 WPD saves money and lives with gun switch and shooting simulator
7-9-25 Mosquito control is in full swing
7-9-25 Deputy Helps With Traffic
7-8-25 Summerfest Series brings free, family fun to Chiefland Trailhead Park
7-8-25 Levy County upgrades elections website to enhance voter experience & transparency
7-8-25 Levy County Commission earns PRM Most Improved Workers’ Compensation Award
7-8-25 Hot opportunities set at Summer Job Fair on July 24
7-8-25 Gilchrist County Commission starts July with action and information
7-7-25 Hospital staff help cut prisoner’s escape short
7-7-25 Tri-County Community Resource Center and other centers help people
7-5-25 From outhouses to regional sewer service Cedar Key progress continues
7-5-25 Turtles Highlighted
7-5-25 Boaters enjoy Suwannee River on the Fourth of July
7-5-25 Alligators, turtles, birds and squirrels call Manatee Springs State Park home
7-4-25 Williston celebrates Independence Day with annual parade and fireworks
7-4-25 CCPD accepts donated K-9 to detect illegal drugs
7-3-25 Dixie County hires new road superintendent
7-3-25 Grading 1,000-Plus Miles
7-3-25 Detective arrests sexual predator suspected of failing to follow court orders
7-2-25 CF GED graduation ceremony resounds with success over all obstacles
7-2-25 From Cinderella through yoga, Cedar Key Public Library reopens with ribbon-cutting
7-2-25 Tropical Weather Outlook
7-1-25 Levy County gets $130,000 grant to enhance recycling
7-1-25 Five Levy County Road Dept. workers seek CDL license

JUNE 2025

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6-30-25 Tobacco Free Florida encourages updates to Gilchrist County school policies
6-30-25 Cross City man awaits sentence of 10 years to life for meth trafficking
6-30-25 LCSO reels in suspected non-compliant sex offenders
6-30-25 CF designated as Collegiate Purple Star Campus
6-28-25 Tobacco cessation opportunities are available in Levy County
6-28-25 Sheriff’s letter explains reasons for undersheriff’s termination from employment with the DCSO
6-28-25 Ham radio operators enjoy ARRL Field Day 2025 in Gilchrist County
6-28-25 FDLE Public Corruption Unit gives SAO evidence concerning Dixie County undersheriff
6-27-25 Silent Lightning
6-27-25 Levy County Prevention Coalition gives free fun to 1,100 campers
6-27-25 Cross City police chief warns thieves they will be jailed
6-27-25 CFEC announces 9.7 percent rate increase
6-25-25 USCG Station Yankeetown boat crew members help the boaters
6-25-25 Executive editor of The Associated Press writes about press freedom
6-25-25 Deaths from murders in Tri-County Area are relatively low
6-25-25 Florida executes another murderer
6-25-25 Dixie County man indicted for methamphetamine trafficking
6-24-25 Suspected thief leaves Levy County and gets caught in California
6-24-25 Man arrested in Dixie County as suspect in alleged attempted first degree murder
6-24-25 Levy County dog is among the champions in The Incredible Dog Challenge
6-24-25 Duke Energy offers tips to save energy and money
6-21-25 Rogue stair installation removed
6-20-25 LCSO nabs fugitive from justice
6-20-25 Jane Moore’s Obituary
6-20-25 Regional jobless rate holds steady during seasonal summer slump
6-19-25 SHINE survives cuts
6-18-25 Distant Deer
6-18-25 Rulings delivered on code violations
6-18-25 County Honors Employees
6-18-25 Credible Mind training is available via Zoom on June 30
6-17-25 Spoticus is spotted
6-16-25 Levy County waives pet adoption fees July 5-19
6-14-25 Cedar Key Lions expand vision services
6-14-25 UF Mobile Outreach Clinic visits Levy and Dixie counties regularly
6-13-25 David Biddle becomes Gilchrist County School Board member
6-12-25 Florida property appraisers respond to House Select Committee on Property Taxes
6-12-25 Dixie County Chamber of Commerce donates $200 to New Ways Counseling Center
6-12-25 Williston Rotary Club takes care of business
6-12-25 Strawberry Full Moon reflects light on watermelons, deer, owls and all
6-12-25 Florida Commission on Ethics rules on allegations against Levy County people and others
6-11-25 Sixth convicted killer executed in Florida in 2025
6-11-25 Chiefland considers election offer
6-11-25 WPD officer resigns after DUI arrest in Ocala
6-10-25 Input sought for mental health and substance misuse treatment services
6-10-25 Gilchrist County Rotary Club catering tryouts begin
6-10-25 Chiefland City Commission renews city manager contract by 4-1 vote
6-10-25 Capital City Bank Group announces leadership transition
6-7-25 Hundreds of bikers and vendors flock to Watermelon Festival6-8-25 Williston man dies in crash
6-7-25 DCSO announces on social media about big meth arrest
6-6-25 Levy County funds fire-rescue
6-6-25 Fourth dog added to LCSO K-9 Unit
6-5-25 Dixie County accepts $1.25 million loan from state government
6-5-25 County Commission tables Dixie County TDC requests until after big workshop
6-5-25 Map helps people find county government offices
6-5-25 Ham Radio operators set for nationwide event June 28-29 in Gilchrist County
6-4-25 Two die in Levy County during separate accidents
6-4-25 Levy County Road Department keeps excelling
6-4-25 LCSO solves cold murder case
6-4-25 Gilchrist County adds sharper teeth to county’s noise ordinance
6-4-25 Flood insurance may be required soon
6-4-25 Commissioner dislikes county-operated water utilities
6-4-25 Bronson wants more county subsidy for fire department
6-3-25 Watermelon Time 2025 arrives
6-2-25 Sunday Sundown
6-2-25 Levy County Emergency Management urges residents to learn their evacuation zones
6-2-25 Williston woman arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a child younger than 12
6-2-25 Child rapist sentenced to life in prison
6-1-25 Medicare fraud awareness event set for Gilchrist County on June 20

MAY 2025

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5-31-25 Levy County Building Department earns accolades from customers
5-31-25 Crop-dusting pilot helps farmer – Journalist reminisces
5-30-25 FDLE and sheriffs’ offices catch suspected child sex criminal
5-30-25 Chiefland city commissioner shares his thoughts about racial discrimination at meeting
5-29-25 GCSO busts two after traffic stops
5-29-25 Second Community Update Meeting shows facts
5-28-25 Palms Medical Group offers free services to student athletes
5-28-25 Memorial honors continue in Dixie County
5-27-25 CF to host Application Day
5-26-25 Watermelon Bus Rolls
5-26-25 Gilchrist County memorializes fallen American soldiers
5-25-25 Chiefland’s 2025 May Day Festival carries historic celebration forward
5-24-25 FDLE seeks help in search for killer
5-22-25 Citrus County Summer Job Fair on June 10 offers plenty of hot jobs
5-21-25 Bird Creek Boardwalk opens for public use
5-21-25 Radiant Credit Union warns of text fraud
5-21-25 Gilchrist County moves toward land buy after 4-1 vote
5-20-25 Trenton Department of Public Safety reels in suspected trespassers
5-20-25 SRWMD to hold Flood Risk Review Meetings in Bronson on July 1
5-20-25 Gilchrist County Commission offers mental health support for firefighters & emergency medical services personnel
5-18-25 Murder suspect scheduled for case management hearing
5-17-25 Disaster Prep Expo draws people to Fanning Springs
5-16-25 FWC launches new Great Florida
5-15-25 State executes fifth murderer in 2025
5-15-25 Quail
5-15-25 More Birds!
5-14-25 Levy County ranks companies for Planning and Zoning work
5-14-25 Gavel passes in Williston City Council after three take oath of office
5-14-25 Park key set for checkout
5-13-25 Three Chiefland Commissioners take the oath of office
5-13-25 Students Honored
5-13-25 Police Chief makes video to announce arrest
5-13-25 Gavel passes in Chiefland City Commission after some heated discussion
5-13-25 Full Flower Moon heralds spring in full swing
5-13-25 DeSantis highlights Florida’s immigration enforcement
5-9-25 Elder Options issues request to help older adults thrive
5-8-25 Levy County Commission hears from 1000 Friends Of Florida
5-8-25 Community celebrates Bill Brown’s 96th birthday with The Children’s Table fundraiser
5-8-25 A.F. Knotts Public Library Re-Opening Ceremony shows restoration complete
5-7-25 Tourism promoted
5-7-25 Gym Leveled
5-7-25 Fox Squirrel Found
5-7-25 Division reports presented at Levy County Commission meeting
5-7-25 Clerk tightens security for viewing historic documents
5-6-25 State attorney tells counties about need for more revenue
5-6-25 Gilchrist County Commission shy about property buy
5-5-25 Marked FHP unit and Camaro crash
5-4-25 CFEC Annual Meeting provides information, fun, discount and gifts
5-3-25 Annual W.O. Beauchamp Jr. Law Day mirrors a mighty tradition of service
5-1-25 Dixie County celebrates enhanced emergency services with opening of historic & phenomenal fire rescue station
5-1-25 Florida executes fourth convicted murderer in 2025