Today's News

Levy County residents and visitors along the coast should already be evacuated or finishing their evacuation and protective measures. 

By Suzette Cook

Staff Writer

In a packed Levy County courtroom, more than 150 witnesses gathered to see Levy County Commissioner Mike Joyner receive recognition for a law enforcement career that spanned 32 years.

Commissioner John Meeks called the Sept. 18 meeting to order with the sound of the gavel. “We have an opportunity to not only recognize one of our fellow commissioners,” Meeks said. “But one of my very best friends as he is receiving a very special award.”

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

• Sept. 21, Bobbie Jo Adams, 30, Williston, possession of a controlled substance w/o a prescription, possession and/or use of drug equipment.

• Sept. 20, James Thomas Andrews, 52, Bronson, aggravated assault, battery.

• Sept. 20, Justin Allen Ausburn, 25, Bronson, petit theft, fraud/swindle, illegal use of credit cards. Bond $31,000.

• Sept. 17, James Blair Bailey Jr., 37, Inglis, hit and run, DWLSR, dealing in stolen property. Bond $30,000.

For months the Williston City Council has counted on the sale of the old high school property on Noble Avenue to help revive the downtown area and bring prosperity to the town.

Tuesday night, City Manager Scott Lippmann hit the council with a one-two punch when he told council members the Orlando developer who had planned to buy the property had backed out.

Lippmann said he had not discussed the matter with Williston Realtor® Cookie King, who is handling the property, but he hoped to have more information by the end of the week.