Today's News

Levy County Emergency Management Director Mark Johnson said Wednesday morning that Hurricane Irene poses no threat to the county at this time.

Johnson had been watching the storm, prepared to brief county and municipal officials should it take a turn toward Florida. Instead, the storm that has left devastation in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic and other parts of the Caribbean, is tracking out in the Atlantic Ocean and will only affect Florida's east coast, he said. 

 It seems hard to believe that another summer has come and gone and it's time to start getting the kids ready to go back to school.  On Mnday, Aug. 22 Levy County will begin that timeless annual ritual:  the first day of school. It is a time when parents breathe a sigh of relief and students and teachers anticipate new beginnings and new challenges.

HHALO will hold a food distribution at Bronson Church of God, 9353 U.S. Highway 27A in Bronson at noon on Aug. 25.  Anyone who resides in Levy County is eligible.  Proof of residency is required. For additional information visit our website at www.hhalo.us or call 352-949-1775.

I was saddened and a bit taken back when I read your statement from the last school board meeting: “This legislative body is telling us where their care is, and that’s into charter schools, and not public schools.”  This statement clearly showed a lack of understanding regarding charter schools as well as a lack of compassion for the parents who choose these alternatives for their children.  So please allow me to clear up a few things.