Levy County News

The Military Order of the Purple Heart in Florida wants to have Levy County join a national movement to rename U.S. Highway 27 ... about three years late.

Published: Friday, November 20, 2009 at 4:52 p.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 20, 2009 at 4:52 p.m. A man was arrested Friday in Williston on accusations that he molested a 2-year-old, while the man's girlfriend was arrested on accusations that she neglected the same child, who is her daughter.

Published: Friday, November 20, 2009 at 10:37 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, November 20, 2009 at 10:37 a.m. An observant neighbor armed with a pair of binoculars is credited with a quick arrest in an apparent arson case in Levy County.

About $2,500 was collected Saturday from 46 participants in a concealed weapons permit class at the Levy County Sheriff's Office.

A 19-year-old man was charged Monday with murdering the 66-year-old Dunnellon woman who took him into her home years ago so he wouldn't go into the foster care system.

Published: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 16, 2009 at 2:01 p.m. A Williston man was arrested Friday in connection with a $1,500 wire theft from a power company after law enforcement was tipped off by a Marion County recycler.

The Town of Bronson would like to thank the men and women of American Legion Post 236 of Levy County for their help in honoring our veterans by placing flags on grave sites in all the towns cemeteries, and on display outside of Old Town Hall, to honor those still serving.

In October, Felicia Ann "Red" Fine, 22, and Charles Edwin Duke, 23, picked up a marriage license.

Published: Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 9:32 p.m. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office had a somewhat unusual ally in its successful fight against the annexation this week of a patch of land in southeast Gainesville: Gainesville police officer and union chief Jeff McAdams.

Published: Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 11:43 p.m. Two former state attorneys are now affiliated with a local law firm.

Published: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 11:48 p.m. The Cedar Key man accused of shooting his wife of two weeks and kidnapping a friend might have been motivated by the couple's financial problems.

At approximately 10:30 am Bronson Elementary School received information about a suspicious person on campus.

The Levy County Commission is on its way to accepting the gift of a 6-foot-by 5-foot-by-3-foot black granite monument detailing the Ten Commandments and what could be an 11th one: "Love God and Keep His Commandments." An application by the Tri County Pregnancy Center of Williston was presented by County Coordinator Fred Moody after being brought to ...

Three attorneys - a prosecutor and two in private practice - have been sent to Gov.

Published: Friday, November 6, 2009 at 6:01 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 10:04 p.m. A Cedar Key man was arrested Thursday morning in connection with the slaying of the woman he married two weeks ago and the kidnapping of another man.

A Levy County Man is under arrest, charged with murder, armed kidnapping and possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, after killing his wife.

Buy your pumpkin at First UMC Chiefland The First United Methodist Church of Chiefland is selling pumpkins and gourds of all sizes, shapes and colors.

Spurred by what appears to be overwhelming public support, Sarasota County wants to start giving tax breaks to businesses offering to bring high-paying jobs here.

The imminent closing of Alachua General Hospital has some Levy County officials worried.

Published: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 7:03 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 7:03 p.m. A Williston man serving a state prison sentence for a Marion County conviction, who was scheduled to be released in March, will likely remain behind bars for several additional months.