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Most counties in north central Florida are compliant, including Levy, Gilchrist, Columbia, Union, Bradford and Putnam.
Read More »All Alachua, Marion County Nursing Homes Comply With State’s Generator Requirement As Hurricane Season Begins
Levy County To Adapt Documents For Visually Impaired Individuals
Levy County will soon adjust its website and online documents to comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act's standards for visually impaired website visitors.
Read More »Why Hurricane Preparation Is A Year-Round Job In Levy County
Hurricane season is in sight. In Levy County, hurricane recovery and readiness can be year-round work.
Read More »Theater Production Spotlights Local Racial History To Inform, Educate
“From Colored to Black” is a Gainesville play that reflects on past and current race disparities within the north central Florida African American community.
Read More »Williston’s Regional General Hospital Clears Utility Bill Debt
Williston’s Regional General Hospital bailed itself out of its outstanding utility bill debt by completing a repayment plan with the city. Two Williston residents are taking steps to try to prevent the hospital from permanently closing.
Read More »Levy County School Board Accepts Offer To Sell Former School
In late February, the marquee in front of the old Williston High School bore one last message as residents of the community prepare to bid farewell to the school many once attended: “Goodbye WHS I’ll miss you!”
Read More »Williston’s Regional General Hospital Faces Potential Closure In Wake Of Utility Debt
Williston’s Regional General Hospital continues to struggle financially as it pays down utility debt to the city. It's weekly payment plan tripled Friday to $15,000.
Read More »Michael Upgraded To Category 4 ‘Major’ Hurricane As It Approaches Florida Panhandle
The storm is forecast to be the most destructive to hit the Panhandle in decades and expected to send life-threatening surges of ocean water into coastal areas along the Gulf of Mexico.
Read More »Hurricane Michael Hits Cedar Key With Less Force Than Hermine
While Levy County government offices return to normal operations on Thursday, schools will be back in session on Friday.
Read More »Levy County Prepares For Tropical Storm Michael’s Landfall
David Peaton, the deputy director of emergency management in Levy County, speaks about preparations and concerns in that coastal area.
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