Morriston News

MORRISTON, Fla. - Authorities say a Levy County man accidentally shot his wife while trying to hit a fox that had attacked her.

These Joyce Bullock Elementary School students took part in a drive to help the new Covenant Children's Home.

Defendants have day in court By Shemir Wiles Four defendants in three cases came before Circuit Judge Richard "Ric" Howard on Wednesday morning in his courtroom, - Nicholas Benjamin Mitrani and Michael Richard ...

The Levy County Cattlewomen would like to invite you to test your brisket-cooking-skills at the third annual Williston Ranch Rodeo on May 23-24 at the Williston Horseman's Park.

“Through the city of Williston”

The Levy County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a request from Fire Chief John Ward to apply for a matching grant to improve radio service in parts of the county where hand-held radios are ... via Williston Pioneer Sun-News

“Through the city of Williston”

More Headlines Road crew fixes problem from clay pocket Watching one road repair job helps exemplify how the road department helps travelers in Levy County, Levy schools looking to survive more cuts Another ... via Chiefland Citizen

Sheriff's detectives have recovered the vehicle they say was driven by the man who shot and killed Sergio Hernandez in northwest Marion County on March 1. Investigators said Eustergio Loredo found the ... via Ocala.com

“Two witnesses came forward and said they recognized the shooter”

McCullough rips education failures Acclaimed historian David McCullough bemoaned the state of education in the U.S. and slammed No Child Left Behind before an Spring Promenade a visual history The first planned ... via Gainesville.com

“We've sent out a BOLO [be-on-the-lookout bulletin] on him to all the states from here to Texas”

A search for a Marion County murder suspect in a shooting Saturday led investigators to a drug arrest and the seizure of 26 pounds of marijuana at a Levy County home early Tuesday - but not the gunman. via Ocala.com

“Hopefully, farther investigation will reveal who the killer was.”

MORRISTON - In the front yard of her homestead Sunday evening, Veronica Zhing looked to her right and left at a horse and three goats staring back at her. via Ocala.com

Detectives are searching for a murder suspect in Marion County. Late Saturday evening a shooting occurred at 13355 NW Highway 326 in Morriston. via WESH

No action set for nuisance house A house full of garbage, rats and other objectionable matter will not be cleaned by the city of Chiefland. via Chiefland Citizen

The first reported foal by Aspen Ridge was born on February 22 at the University of Florida's Animal Sciences facility in Gainesville, Florida. via Thoroughbred Times

Joy Evangelical Lutheran Church, 7045 S.W. 83rd Place, will hold its second annual Car, Truck, Bike and Craft Show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vehicle registration starts at noon; entry fee is $10, which includes ... via Ocala.com

“Give me your money and do not be stupid”

Pharmacy professor questions Vytorin use Two weeks ago, the television advertisements touting the cholesterol-lowering drug were everywhere. via Gainesville.com

Williston business owner watches EZDA meeting A Williston business owner watched the Jan. via Williston Pioneer Sun-News

Marion County deputy sheriffs arrested Timothy White of Oklawaha on burglary and larceny charges after recovering stolen gasoline, a trailer and two tractors, all valued at almost $20,000. On Monday, deputies ... via The Orlando Sentinel

A 34-year-old man faces two counts of grand theft and one count of burglary in connection with the theft, in separate instances, of two Kubota tractors and a homemade trailer that had a 1,000-gallon diesel fuel ... via Ocala.com

“It is alarming that early in the morning, someone broke in, a stranger”

Levy County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a second home invasion in the quiet community of Morriston within the last two months. via WCJB-TV Gainesville

“Dogs and other animals get into it and it makes quite a mess”

Andrews sues to define residency Andy D. Andrews sued Florida Secretary of State Kurt Browning, Levy County Supervisor of Elections Connie Asbell and Chiefland City Manager Grady Hartzog Sr., all in their ... via Chiefland Citizen