Year: 2025

Community

Bell woman killed in single-vehicle accident in Levy County

A 49-year-old Bell woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Levy County Thursday, according to Florida Highway PatrolState Troopers said the Bell woman was traveling in a Jeep on US 27 Alternate near Chiefland near the intersection at County Road 345.The vehicle traveled off the roadway into the center median where the driver lost control, FHP said.The vehicle traveled back onto the roadway and … Continue reading Bell woman killed in single-vehicle accident in Levy County

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Community

County Commission asking for $3 million to build athletic fields behind rodeo arena

The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners approved an application for $3 million for new athletic fields behind the rodeo arena at Monday’s meeting.The county will apply to the Land Water Conservation Fund for the money.Multiple athletic fields would be created, although how many of which type of field (baseball, softball, soccer, et cetera) has not been decided.The vote was 5-0 to approve the application.The … Continue reading County Commission asking for $3 million to build athletic fields behind rodeo arena

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Government

School Board no longer moving forward with construction of new school

The Gilchrist County School Board voted Monday to rescind its motion to build a new elementary school in the county.Superintendent of Schools Gina Geiger said said she recommended no longer moving forward with construction due to a decreasing student population and financial struggles due to the state’s voucher policy.Geiger said although the cost of building the new school is covered by the state, the district … Continue reading School Board no longer moving forward with construction of new school

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Community

Tyler Pittman from UF/IFAS speaks to Rotary about automation in farming

Tyler Pittman from UF/IFAS spoke to the Gilchrist County Rotary Club Monday about how automation is helping farmers in Gilchrist County.Pittman said in the last two years, the acreage of watermelons that use automation to deliver water and fertilizer to crops has increased from 200 acres to around 4,000 acres.He said automation has decreased fertilizer usage by 44 pounds per acre and saved 1.7 hours … Continue reading Tyler Pittman from UF/IFAS speaks to Rotary about automation in farming

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Community

Free broadband training bootcamp

SubmittedThe next Creating Connections fiber optics boot camp is set to take place early in the new year for eligible residents interested in high-paying, in-demand careers in broadband telecommunications.Creating Connections is designed to train individuals to help fill broadband positions for companies providing high-speed internet for approximately 70,000 residents and businesses in rural counties.Training begins on Feb. 2, 2026, for fiber-optics technicians and installers with … Continue reading Free broadband training bootcamp

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Government

Trenton moving forward with cuts to public safety

The Trenton City Commission voted to move forward with its proposed cuts to public safety Monday night.The commission approved the first reading of a budget amendment that would reduce the Trenton Department of Public Safety from a chief, an assistant, four full-time officers and four part-time officers to just a chief and an assistant.The commission plans to use the money saved by cutting those positions … Continue reading Trenton moving forward with cuts to public safety

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Government

Russel Williams announces candidacy for Trenton City Commission Seat 1

Russ Williams for City Commission- Seat 1 Trenton, FloridaBorn and Raised Right Here in Trenton.I’m proud to call this one-red-light town my lifelong home. At 35 years old, I’ve grown up alongside the people who make this place special, from Trenton Elementary to Trenton High. I’ve seen how much heart and hard work it takes to keep our community strong.A Community of Friends.That’s more than … Continue reading Russel Williams announces candidacy for Trenton City Commission Seat 1

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Government

Nicole Riley Deen announces candidacy for Trenton City Commission Seat 1

My name is Nicole Riley Deen, and I am running for City Commissioner, Seat 1.As a commissioner, I will serve you with transparency, honesty and integrity.I believe in an open door policy and encourage input from the community.I will work to improve existing city services, lower water rates, continue improving our city streets, and take a common sense approach to any issues we face.I vow … Continue reading Nicole Riley Deen announces candidacy for Trenton City Commission Seat 1

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Community

Honor Student Autumn Delamater Nominated for The Congress of Future Medical Leaders

SubmittedAutumn Delamater, a 9th Grader at Bell High School of Bell is a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders to be held on June 24, 2026 – June 26, 2026, just outside Boston, on the University of Massachusetts Lowell campus.The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of … Continue reading Honor Student Autumn Delamater Nominated for The Congress of Future Medical Leaders

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Community

Gilchrist County to hold 100th birthday celebration Dec. 4

Please come out and enjoy the Gilchrist County Centennial Birthday Bash on Thursday, December 4th, from 5 to 7 p.m. The free event will be held on the Gilchrist County Courthouse lawn. Lots of activities are planned including a story time, birthday cake cutting, opening of the courthouse time capsule as well as the 4-H Coin Challenge report. County Centennial shirts and hats will be … Continue reading Gilchrist County to hold 100th birthday celebration Dec. 4

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