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Today's News

  • Sheriff's Reports

    The Levy County Sheriff’s Office reports the following arrests:

    Yolanda Regina White, 37, of Williston was charged Dec. 21 with possession of cannabis more than 20 grams, maintaining a drug dwelling, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis with the intent to distribute. Bond was $10,000.

    Richard N. Corbin, 44, of Williston was arrested Dec. 23 with corruption by threat and resisting without violence after he was picked up on violation of probation (VOP) warrant. Bond was $4,000.

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  • Criminal sentences handed down

    The following persons were sentenced, found not guilty or the case nolle pros–dropped–in the Criminal Division of the 8th Circuit Court in Levy County. The information is taken from public records.

    August: Debbie J. Barfield, 55, of Chiefland, driving with a suspended or revoked license, 90 days with credit for 17 days served; and attaching tag not assigned to vehicle, 60 days with credit for 17 days served, served concurrently. Must pay jail fund and civil judgement.

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  • Williston Police Reports

    The Williston Police Department reports the following arrests:

    • Michael R. Hammock, 42, of SE 2nd Avenue, charged on an Alachua County warrant for fraud Dec. 24.

    • Warren Rashard Frazier, 19, of NE 1st Avenue, charged with resisting without violence Dec. 22.

    • Edgar Amilcar Munoz-Coto, 25, of NE 117th Avenue charged with driving without a license Dec. 27.

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  • Red Devils take first game in Kingdom of the Sun tourney

    The Vanguard High School Gym was standing room only as the fans from Williston packed in to watch their Red Devils advance to the second round with a win over the North Marion Colts 75-55.

    The Red Devils played in the 6 p.m. game Dec. 28.

    The win moves them on in the winners bracket to take on their next opponent Tuesday evening.

    “We are taking these games one at a time, as there are some very talented teams and players at this tournament,” said Red Devils coach Steve Faulkner.

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  • Diamond Red Devils prepping for spring

    The Williston Red Devil Baseball team held its rescheduled Hit-a-Thon Dec. 15 at the Devils Den.

    Fresh off a successful fall baseball league schedule that saw the Red Devils go 14-2, the players are excited about the season that is just weeks away from starting.

    Head Coach Jim Smith will begin his 14th season as head coach of the Red Devils, and has built one of the best high school baseball programs in North Central Florida.

    The Red Devils hold a 35-game home field district winning streak, and have won the district championship for the past three years.

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  • Red Devils fall in Kingdom of the Sun

    It was a cold night outside that surrounded the Red Devil basketball team for the second night in a row. After downing the North Marion Colts with a cold shooting night, the Red Devils became even more cold as they moved to the second game against the Vanguard Knights.

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  • Apply online now for a new year retirement

    If you’re planning on retiring sometime early in the new year, now is the time to apply for retirement benefits. The most convenient way to apply for Social Security benefits is online — from the comfort of your home or office. Just go to www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline.

    Our website will walk you through the online retirement application process. We will tell you what information you will need to answer the questions on the application. Further, we will describe the documents you may need to present once you have submitted your application.

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  • Judge candidates include two from Levy

    Three attorneys — a prosecutor and two in private practice — have been sent to Gov. Charlie Crist for appointment to the county judge seat being vacated by Judge Joe Smith’s Dec. 31 retirement.

    The three are:

    James T. “Tim” Browning, an assistant state attorney based in Gainesville, but who has ties to Gilchrist County, and has handled domestic violence and drug cases.

    Charlotte Weidner, an attorney in private practice in Bronson who has criminal and civil trial experience.

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  • Legislative delegation meets Dec. 17

    The Levy County Legislative Delegation will meet on Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. in Courtroom A at the Levy County Courthouse.

    The meeting provides an opportunity for Levy County and municipal officials to make their requests for legislation on issues of concern before the legislative session. It is also an opportunity for the public to speak to their representatives and senators on issues that matter and to request action.

     

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  • Water workshop is Dec. 8

    The Levy County Commission is looking for information on water — how much there is, how it is being used, where it is going and whether to join or form a water authority.

    To that end it is checking whether a larger meeting place will be needed for a joint workshop on the region’s water supply with the Suwannee River Water Management District and South West Florida Water Management District. The workshop set for noon Dec. 8 at Bronson’s old town hall, would also include representatives from the county’s eight municipalities and the public.

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