LEVY COUNTY RELEASE: OYSTER ROCKS
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CITY COMMISSION MET - 16 JULY 2026
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FILLS SEAT, CONTEMPLATES RVS
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In a “Special Meeting,” the City of Cedar Key Commission met at City Hall on Thursday afternoon after the Community Redevelopment Agency adjourned. All commissioners were in attendance: Mayor Jim Wortham, Vice Mayor Mel Beckham, Nancy Sera, and Dell Weible. An audience of approximately forty attended.
LEVY COUNTY MEETING SET
At the request of the county, Cedar Key commissioners will meet with Levy commissioners in Bronson on August 4 at 2 pm to discuss the pier, airport, and other matters.
VACANT SEAT FILLED BY HEATH DAVIS
Mayor Wortham noted that the process followed here to fill the seat was suggested by Mel Beckham. Each commissioner posited a nominee: Mel Beckham nominated Patrick Cullan; Nancy Sera and Dell Weible each nominated Heath Davis; Jim Wortham nominated no one.
Nominations were followed directly by voting: Mel Beckham voted for Cullan; Jim Wortham, Sera, and Weible voted for Heath Davis.
Voting complete, Attorney Fugate administered the oath of office to Davis, and he was seated among the commissioners. An animated audience welcomed Davis with applause and much verbal approval.
RECREATION VEHICLE PARKS ORDINANCE APPROVED
Attorney Norm Fugate read Ordinance number 567 on its first reading.
The ordinance establishes a six-month moratorium on the “acceptance, processing, review, scheduling, and approval of applications for new recreational vehicle (RV) parks….”
Mayor Wortham explained that current codes regarding RV parks were not consistent and that commissioners needed time to internalize the and revisit the code. The ordinance was unanimously approved.
In attendance were staff members: Attorney Norm Fugate, City Clerk Brooke Smith, and Clerk Heather Lang.
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 pm
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CITY COMMISSION WILL MEET 2026 JULY 21
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CITY OF CEDAR KEY COMMISSION WILL MEET
JULY 21, 2026
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CEDAR KEY WATER & SEWER DISTRICT MET - 13 JULY 2026
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BOARD MET 13 JULY 2026
The Cedar Key Water and Sewer District members met on Monday, July 13, at their offices on Third Street at 5 pm. All commissioners were present: Chair Mike Borelli, Treasurer Leslie Sturmer, Joe Hand, Johnathan Ferguson, and Sue Colson.
Among the concerns and decisions made were the following.
• Currently the district has a one-time wastewater adjustment policy of 36 months. The board is considering a 12-month policy in its stead. General Manager John Rittenhouse is conducting further research on past adjustment requests.
• The Nextel contract, governing the operation of the communications tower located at the junction of State Road 24 and County Road 347, still lies with the City of Cedar Key attorney, who is awaiting an opinion from the Federal Communications Commission. Particularly now, during hurricane season, the district is concerned that currently the tower service does not include FirstNet, the system that allows first responders to communicate with one another directly.
• The 2025 annual audit from James Moore and Company is late, through no fault of the district, and expected soon.
• Generally, should the governors’ tax cut ballot measure pass, the district expects a $25,000 diminishment in funds in the 2026 fiscal year budget and a $50,000 cut in 2027.
IN ATTENDANCE:
CKWSD staff in attendance included Alicia Johns and Superintendent Gabe Doty. Audience members included Doris Hellerman, Steve Rosenthal, Mandy and Frank Offerle.
W3C MET 14 JULY 2026
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The Waccasassa Water and Wastewater Cooperative met in Otter Creek on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 1 pm. Both board members were in attendance: Town of Otter Creek Mayor Zim Padgett and Cedar Key Water and Sewer District Member Sue Colson.
CONFLICT RESOLUTION WITH BRONSON
W3C Attorney Norm Fugate introduced Resolution 2026-002, “A Resolution to Initiate Proceedings under Florida Statutes Chapter 164.” This resolution will set in motion a process to resolve the disputes, conflicts, with the Town of Bronson. This includes the disposition of the Department of Environmental Protection / Suwannee River Water Management District-funded well currently on Bronson property. The resolution, after receipt, requires Bronson to enter into the conflict resolution activities within ten days.
DEWBERRY UPDATE AND DIRECTION
Robert Beltran, PE, DBIA - Vice President, Business Unit Manager, Water Market Segment with Dewberry presented his project update. The PowerPoint presentation is available at https://cedarkeynews.com/index.php/conservation/w3c-will-meet-2026-june-14.
The update contained, among much more detail, the following.
• After the recent withdrawal of Bronson, the Suwannee River Water Management District, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Town of Otter Creek, and the Cedar Key Water and Sewer District, remain steadfastly committed to the Waccasassa Water and Wastewater Cooperative and its mission of regionally providing potable water and proper discharge of wastewater to rural Levy County.
• The W3C must have a well from which to draw water. The well may be the already dug and fully functioning well, owned by the W3C and on Bronson property or the W3C will need to purchase land to develop another well.
• Options include: using the well in Bronson; exploring other locations to place a well, working with Chiefland, or doing none of those things.
• Thus far, all the W3C work of feasibility studies, well digging, management, and more, has been one hundred percent paid for with grants and funding from the SRWMD. Funding sources remain available in the future.
SRWMD AIDS ADMINISTRATION
The Swannee River Water Management District representative Chris Eskelin announced that the SRWMD Governing Board has allocated $50,000 to the W3C for administrative services, such as attorney and secretarial fees and website maintenance.
IN ATTENDANCE:
Staff in attendance included: Attorney Norm Fugate, Dewberry’s Robert Beltran, Secretary Sherrie Yost. Audience members included: Suwannee River Water Management District’s Chris Eskelin, Cedar Key Water and Sewer District’s Joe Hand and Mike Borelli, and Cedar Key News’ Mandy and Frank Offerle.
LCSO: ARREST REPORT 2026 JULY 13
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LEVY ELECTIONS: 2026 CANVASING
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CANVASSING BOARD MEETINGS AND ELECTION ACTIVITIES FOR THE AUGUST 18, 2026, ELECTION
Bronson, FL – The public is invited to witness the following events associated with the August 18, 2026, Primary Election. Events will take place at the Levy County Supervisor of Elections Office at 421 S Court St, Bronson, FL 32621 at the dates and times listed below. Please use the side entrance of the building. Meetings marked with an asterisk (*) will take place at the Levy County Supervisor of Elections Annex located directly behind the Supervisor of Elections Office.
LEVY ELECTIONS: SAMPLE BALLOTS
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LEVY ELECTIONS: SAMPLE PRIMARY BALLOTS HEREThe Sample Primary Ballots
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LEVY ELECTIONS: VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
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VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
FOR THE AUGUST 18 ELECTION APPROACHING
Bronson, FL – Levy County Supervisor of Elections Tammy Jones reminds voters that Monday, July 20 is the deadline to register to vote or change political party affiliation for the August 18 Primary Election. “I encourage all eligible Levy County residents who wish to participate in the upcoming Primary Election to register or update their voter information as soon as possible,” said Jones. “Voters have several convenient options for registering or updating their records.”
Ways to Register or Update Your Party Affiliation
Voters may register to vote or change their party affiliation using any of the following methods:
OBITUARY: WILLIAM SCHOSSLER
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WILLIAM "BILL" ROBERT SCHOSSLER
CEDAR KEY - William "Bill" Robert Schossler, of Cedar Key, Florida, passed away on June 20, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on January 7, 1947, in Jacksonville, Florida, to Norma White Schossler and William Sylvester Schossler, Bill was the eldest of three siblings, alongside his sister Linda and brother Charlie.
Bill spent his childhood enjoying outdoor adventures, including roller skating, backyard camping, and visiting Fort Clinch. Summers on his Uncle Luther White's farm and family gatherings at Big Mama's house were cherished traditions that instilled in him a deep appreciation for family.
A graduate of Bronson High School in 1965, Bill excelled in athletics as a football and basketball player and an all-state track star. He was also active in the Future Farmers of America and served as Senior Class President. From 1966 to 1968, Bill honorably served as a combat Marine in Vietnam during the TET Offensive.
Bill married his high school sweetheart, Evelyn Brock, and later earned a degree in Criminal Justice in 1978. His career began at Lancaster Youth Development Center in Trenton and evolved into leadership roles within the Florida Department of Corrections. As Superintendent of Alyce D. McPherson School in Ocala, he led the school to become the first juvenile justice school in Florida accredited by the Council on Accreditation from the American Correctional Association.
In 1988, Bill founded The Henry & Rilla White Foundation in honor of his maternal grandparents. Under his leadership as CEO, the foundation grew to provide comprehensive services for youth and families across Florida. His legacy continues through the foundation today under the leadership of Robbie Durrance, his nephew.
CRA, COMMISSION WILL MEET 2026 JULY 16
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PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF CEDAR KEY
Notice is hereby given that the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and
the City Commission will hold the following public meetings:
As of July 15, the CRA meeting will come before the Special Comission meeting.
CLICK HERE FOR SPCIAL COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
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CITY COMMISSION MET - 30 JUNE 2026
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CKAC: JULY HAPPENINGS
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2026 July 1
Patty Jett Summer Art Program, Call to Artists, Clam Trail
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LEVY ELECTIONS: PRIMARY BALLOT AVAILABLE
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PRIMARY ELECTION SAMPLE BALLOTS
NOW AVAILABLE ON THE LEVY COUNTY
SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS WEBSITE
The Levy County Supervisor of Elections Office has successfully uploaded the sample ballots for the August 18, 2026, Primary Election to its official website.
Voters can access their personalized sample ballot by selecting the “Sample Ballot” icon on the homepage at www.votelevy.gov. By entering their information, voters can view a party-specific ballot, providing a preview of what they will see when voting in the upcoming primary election.
CEDAR KEY CITY NOTICE: RV PARK APPROVAL REQUEST
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CITY OF CEDAR KEY, FLORIDA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Commission of the City of Cedar Key, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the City Commission Chambers located at City Hall, 809 Sixth Street, Cedar Key, Florida.
APPLICANT: Taylor Construction, Corey Rudd
PROPERTY OWNER: Christopher W. Disibio
REQUEST: Development Review Application for the development of a Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park.
CKWSD HURRICANE GUIDELINES
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CEDAR KEY WATER SEWER DISTRICT
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS GUIDE
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