Cedar Key Archives

Floridians see personal finance class requirement as a positive for students

May 10, 2022 Education

Residents across north central Florida are optimistic about the potential impacts of a new law requiring a personal finance class for graduation.

High Schools In North Central Florida Proceed With Prom And Graduation

April 8, 2021 Coronavirus, Education

Now in the 2020-2021 school year, school districts have decided to allow proms and graduations since positivity rates continue to decrease. Universal Orlando has cancelled Grad Bash and Gradventure celebrations and plans to resume hosting these events in spring 2022.

Cedar Key Held Hostage? City Commission Considers Mask Wearing Complaint

February 17, 2021 Coronavirus

Cedar Key is in Levy County, which does not have such an advisory. The city was closed to outsiders for six weeks last spring, but after reopening in May it chose to not require masks, Cedar Key Police Chief Virgil Sandlin said.

You Can Now Fish For Snook In Cedar Key. Why? Climate Change, Most Likely

December 2, 2020 Environment

University of Florida and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission researchers have studied the common snook for more than a decade, tracking their movements and recent invasion into the waters near Cedar Key, a town with fewer than 700 residents an hour southwest of Gainesville.

Tropical Storm Eta Passes Through North Central Florida, Leaves Behind Little Damage

November 11, 2020 Weather

The storm's track shifted considerably overnight and into Wednesday morning, with an expectation that it's now headed for Florida's West Coast and into the north central part of the state on Wednesday and Thursday.

Chris Cowart Faces Jerry Lawrence In Levy County Superintendent Race

October 14, 2020 Education, Florida Votes, Government and politics

While these two candidates have very different lives, they share one goal: raising student achievement.

UF Researchers Turn To Sewage To Monitor COVID-19 On Campus

October 7, 2020 Coronavirus, Health and Science

University of Florida researchers are testing wastewater samples for the presence of the virus that causes COVID-19, called SARS-CoV-2, potentially helping to identify hotspots of the virus on campus — even among asymptomatic people.

Waldo Road Lighting Restoration Promises A Brighter Future For Community

September 30, 2020 Business and development, Law and public safety

Florida Department of Transportation began construction of new light poles and sidewalk restoration on Northeast Waldo Road.

Inside The Clamming Capital Of The U.S. During COVID-19

May 28, 2020 Coronavirus

Three miles into the Gulf of Mexico lies the clamming capital of the U.S. Cedar Key has largely sheltered its just over 700 citizens from the physical dangers of COVID-19, but its vital clamming and tourism businesses are left struggling.