Levy County School District (LCSB) officials expect to begin building a new middle/high school this summer if current complications are resolved. School district officials say they have been working on receiving approval from the Department of Education and funding from the Florida Legislation since fall in order to lay the groundwork for …
Read More »Coal Train Derailed in Dunnellon
A train derailment in Dunnellon early Friday morning saw nine cars carrying coal overturned, but no injuries or fires were reported.
Read More »Phoenix Animal Rescue’s New Levy County Ranch to Rehabilitate Dogs
Gainesville's Phoenix Animal Rescue expects to open a rehabilitative ranch for dogs in Levy County by the end of 2014.
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Cross City helicopter base moves to Levy County to provide more medical support.
Read More »Gainesville’s Young Drivers Pulled In Most Texting and Driving Tickets In First Month
Gainesville Police issued 10 citations in the first month of Florida's texting while driving ban. Drivers ages 18 to 25 have received more than half of the 10 citations, said Ben Tobias, Gainesville Police Department spokesperson.
Read More »How The Hummels Help The Alachua County Hungry
Doug and Bonnie Hummel help feed dozens of families in Alachua County, including one woman who was surviving by sipping on ketchup and mustard.
Read More »Chiefland Department Of Children And Families Will Close And Be Replaced By Website
The Department of Children and Families in Chiefland will close its doors on March 31, 2014.
Read More »Here Are North Florida’s Early Campaign Finance Leaders In The 2014 Legislature Race
With the 2014 general elections approaching, the public is able to access the leading contributions and expenditures North Florida candidates have amassed so far.
Read More »How Florida Lawmakers Might Strengthen Sexual Predator Laws
Florida law enforcement officials and state legislators are considering the enactment of tougher consequences for sexual predators and are calling for a review of the current law.
Read More »Deadline Extended For Alachua Students To Receive Free Flu Vaccines
Parents of Alachua County students have 10 extra days to consent to free flu vaccines, which will be administered in schools at the start of October.
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