Levy County Archives

The Point, May 2, 2022: Felony charges follow UF students caught with fake IDs, but few result in convictions

May 2, 2022 The Point

An analysis of court records from recent years displays the trend.

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.

Rural Leaders Worry About ‘Devastating’ Prison Closures

April 5, 2021 Law and public safety

A plan to shut down up to four Florida state prisons is drawing concern from officials in rural areas, where some rely on correctional facilities for jobs.

Marion County Starts Vaccinating Jail Inmates Against COVID-19

April 5, 2021 Coronavirus, Government and politics

Inside the Marion County Jail medical unit.

It makes them among the first inmates in Florida to receive the shot.

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.

Devil’s Den Prehistoric Spring Helps Bring Tourism To Levy County Amid Pandemic

January 25, 2021 Arts and Entertainment, Coronavirus, Environment

Aiding local Levy County businesses amidst pandemic challenges, Devil's Den continues to drive unique tourism to North Central Florida.

2021 MLK Day Celebration In Alachua Focuses On Ending Systemic Racism

January 19, 2021 Florida Good, Racial equity

The U.S. Capitol insurrection was still on the minds of those at the Martin Luther King Day event on Monday at the Cleather Hathcock Sr. Community Center in Alachua.

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.