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Now that weather and waters are warming, manatees are disbursing into their popular feeding and loafing areas. To ensure manatee safety, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) law enforcement officers, along with federal and local law enforcement partners, will be increasing patrols in these areas.

This effort coincides with seasonal manatee zones that went into effect April 1 and run through Nov. 15. The speed zones are intended to protect the state’s official marine mammal from collisions with boats.

Mosquitoes are expected to be bad this season, and county officials are urging residents to take precautions.
"I think it's gonna' be a monster," said Levy County Director of Parks and Recreation and mosquito control Matt Weldon about the swarms of biting insects he predicts will be an issue during coming months.
Florida, with about 80 known species inhabiting the state, is no stranger to the mosquito, but recent rains and rising temperatures guarantee the problematic pests will be out in droves.

On March 20, Chiefland Middle High School Students attended Prom Promise, an annual event held at the local high schools during the week of prom where students are asked to pledge not to use alcohol or drugs. 

The Top 10 graduates for the Chiefland Middle High School Class of 2014 are:

front row, from left: Kelsi Alexander, Danielle Lourcey, Savannah Mills, Sarah Edison, Caitlyn Fuller; 

back row, from left: Dale Buchanan, Erin "Liza" Renaud, Emily Smith, Dustin Crews and Grayson Gerhard.