Levy County, FL

FLORIDA, USA — Grab a net, it's the time of the year when fishermen and underwater explorers are harvesting scallops. Knowing when it's OK to capture scallops along the Florida Gulf Coast can be tricky. When you can harvest depends on the zone and time of the year, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

BRONSON, Fla. (WCJB) - The Levy County commissioners will review plans for renovations to the county courthouse on Tuesday. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. Comments by the public can be submitted to the board chairman with the public comment form. If they go in person, the time...

BRONSON, Fla. (WCJB) - This is the fourth time Levy commissioners meet. Architects met with the Levy County commissioners to discuss the newest changes in the renovations for the courthouse. District 5 Commissioner, Matt Brooks, said not much change will be noted but an improvement for residents will be felt.

The information provided below comes from the Levy County Sheriff’s Office Jail Media Report. The photographs and commentaries regarding the allegations against the persons identified herein. are copied from the report verbatim, without any editorial comment or revision by this newspaper. ******

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Independence Day celebrations Monday mean many city and county services are closed across North Central Florida. Along with city halls and county buildings being closed, postal service routes and garbage and recycling pick-up are not running. Check with your municipality on when they will resume in...

LEVY COUNTY - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced on June 29 that a total of 12 derelict vessels will be removed from the waterways of Levy County. There are five vessels to be removed from the Withlacoochee River, with one of those being removed on a...

WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) - A 14-year-old and 16-year-old from Williston are facing numerous felony charges after being caught stealing vehicles and going on joy rides in Levy County.
. The investigation started after reports of vehicles being broken into and stolen in the Morriston area. On Tuesday, deputies caught the 14-year-old...

The Florida Department Agriculture and Consumer Services has reported new strangles cases in two Florida counties. A 12-year-old Quarter Horse gelding in Levy County used for pleasure riding presented with lymphadenopathy (swelling or abscessation of the lymph nodes under the jaw) on June 23. He was confirmed positive on June 28, and his vaccination status is unknown.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has reported new strangles cases in two Florida counties. A 12-year-old Quarter Horse gelding in Levy County used for pleasure riding presented with lymphadenopathy (swelling or abscessation of the lymph nodes under the jaw) on June 23. He was confirmed positive on June 28, and his vaccination status is unknown.

The Florida Department Agriculture and Consumer Services has reported new strangles cases in two Florida counties. A 12-year-old Quarter Horse gelding in Levy County used for pleasure riding presented with lymphadenopathy (swelling or abscessation of the lymph nodes under the jaw) on June 23. He was confirmed positive on June 28, and his vaccination status is unknown.

A dozen derelict vessels are being removed from the Withlacoochee River and around Cedar Key in Levy County. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced the project Wednesday, June 29, with the work starting June 21 with the removal of the “Miss Katherine,” a 38-foot shrimp boat, from the Withlacoochee River between Citrus and Levy counties.

1822 May 25 – By one of the Acts of Congress, the sum of $6,000 was appropriated for a survey of the coast of Florida under the direction of the President. An accurate chart of the coast, as well as the knowledge of the capabilities of the numerous little islands that are located on it, are the things of great importance. We are told that many of these islands are heavily timbered and several of them abound with deer, evidence that the soil is good and that they are supplied with fresh water. There is no possible reason why these islands should not produce the coffee tree and most other West India plants.

All Levy County residents who are registered to vote during this upcoming election cycle will be receiving new voter information cards in the mail from Levy County Supervisor of Elections Tammy Jones, according to a release sent out by the organization. The voter cards show changes that were recently made...

ORLANDO — More than 5,500 athletes from across the country, the Caribbean and Puerto Rico competed in the U.S. Special Olympic Games June 5-12 in Orlando. Only one athlete was from Levy County. Equestrian Alexia McCue, of Williston, made the county proud, bringing home three gold medals in equitation, dressage and trail.

CHIEFLAND — The month of June is drawing to a close. And July is almost here. While the start of the high school football season is still over a month away, players have stayed active this summer, participating in workouts and camps. This has especially been the case for the Chiefland football team.

Dozens of excited children participated in the 2022 Levy County Library Summer Program. In cooperation with Darlene Slattery, Levy County Library director and Layce Hallman, Library office manager, this year’s program focused on common herbs and crops of Italy, specifically corn, basil and oregano. Nature Coast Master Gardeners (NCMG) visited five branch libraries during the week-long program.

Central Florida Electric Cooperative Inc. (CFEC) says they are moving forward with a project to boost internet speed in rural areas. After a hot day outside with her family, Robin Rouse says she would like to be able to go inside and just watch tv with her grandkids. "They'll get...

CHIEFLAND, Fla. (WCJB) - A rural electric co-op is planning to expand broadband internet access in parts of North Central Florida. The Central Florida Electric Cooperative’s board of directors approved a project to roll out service in Levy, Dixie, and Gilchrist Counties. Internet service will be provided through fiber-optic...

BRONSON — On June 18, AMVETS Post 88 held a fundraiser to support the children who were injured in the Levy County school bus and tractor trailer crash on March 30. While the event took place close to two weeks ago, the organization recently announced the amount of money raised that day. According to an email from Anna Elkins, who is the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 88 President, $5,800 was raised during the fundraiser.

BRONSON — The Levy County Commission meeting, which happened to fall on Chairman Rock Meek’s birthday, opened with a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday” led by his co-commissioners. A common theme through the meeting was the preservation of Levy County. Diane Garte previously presented an idea...