. According to a news release on the Chiefland Police Departments Facebook page, one of the departments officers, Timothy OShaughnessy, tried to stop a speeding vehicle that was headed north on Old Fannin Road. Driving While License Suspended 1st Offense, Surety/ Cash $1,000.00. Staff learned the student had a gun, and notified law enforcement. CHIEFLAND Two Chiefland High School softball players, Grace Quincey and Shanie Keene, recently signed their National Letters of Intent on Dec. 9 to continue to their playing careers at Florida Gateway College. The driver is wanted in the December 3, 2022, fatal hit. Possession of Drug Equipment and or Use, Surety/ Cash $1,000.00. Rosewood was a predominantly black town in levy county before an angry mob of white people from the town of Sumner GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Officials from around north central Florida presented their wish lists to state lawmakers on Tuesday at legislative delegation meetings in Gilchrist and Alachua counties. Residents said the lack of communication with the homeowner's association has gone so far a petition was started to get answers. The dogs' owners said they live on a 27-acre property. (352) 493-2801. Possession of Controlled Substance Without Prescription, Surety/ Cash $30,000.00. and was estimated at 2,095 in 2005. ROSEWOOD, Fla. (WCJB) - The Remembering Rosewood foundation invited people from across the state to remember the horrific massacre in the town of Rosewood in Levy County. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from, Looking for a source we don't already have? According to FHP, the crash happened between Trenton and Newberry on the roadway near Southwest 51st Way around 4 p.m. Officers say a Chevy pickup truck and an FHP Charger collided. When she learned about the invasion in February, Cohens drafted the concept she brought to fruition and has now shown first to the world via HardisonInk.com. During a "free air sniff" of the vehicle, the K9 was alerted giving the deputies probable cause to conduct a search. A 12-year-old boy lost his life Friday night after police say he accidentally shot himself with a gun he found at a friends house. The Newberry Main Street Organization was named the Florida Main Street Program of the Month. Their rejection may be partially due to outcry from members of the local faith community who were not thrilled to see photos of bar staff dressed as scantily-clad nuns. The probable cause affidavit shows that more than two months after Demiah disappeared, Waymore Gerhardt was finally arrested by law enforcement on charges of kidnapping and murder. In the first half it was a battle on both sides. After decades of success, Lakeland High Schools legendary head football coach Bill Castle is retiring. CHIEFLAND CHAMBER NEWS By Jeannie Lindsey Executive Director The Greater Chiefland Area Chamber of Commerce May 12, 2022 0 Courtesy of: Greater Chiefland Area Chamber of Commerce The Greater Chiefland Area Chamber of Commerce thanks AG-PRO for sponsoring the General Membership meeting for April, held at The Vineyard North. FHP trooper pulled over a Chevrolet truck on Kathleen Road near Laurel Woods Lane. A mother and her two children are in critical condition after being hit by an SUV in Lakeland. 1 (352) 490-5028. info@keensbuildings.com. But after several months of being closed, two sisters are reviving the food truck for one reason. OLD TOWN, Fla. (WCJB) - TV20 has obtained documents revealing new information about the arrest of the 19-year-old accused of killing Demiah Appling, 14, of Dixie County. The University of Floridas backup quarterback played his whole season in the shadows of struggling starter Anthony Richardson and now, it turns out, a sensational child pornography investigation, too. WUFT News: Gainesvil. The owners were five hours away, driving through Levy County. Below are just some of the top headlines seen in the Levy Citizen in 2022. Dedicated Levy County 4-H members made their way to showcase their skills and talents during the 2023 County Events program at the UF/IFAS Extension office on Saturday, January 14th despite the cold weather. TAMPA, Fla. - In Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, and Polk counties alone, more than 100,000 veterans call central Florida home. (WCJB) -A number of North Central Flordia basketball teams took advantage of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday by hosting games in the afternoon on Monday. Divers found the bodies of a 35-year-old mother and her two young sons, ages 4 and 9, inside the submerged car. The probable cause affidavit shows that more than two months after Demiah disappeared, Waymore Gerhardt was finally arrested by law enforcement on charges of kidnapping and murder. Holly Robinson, 31 of Mena was arrested on charges of Interference with Custody, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. The Newberry Main Street Organization was named the Florida Main Street Program of the Month. The Lakeland Police Department is investigating after two brothers were killed in a vehicle crash on Thursday night. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The car then sped up to speeds upwards of 80 mph. At the Court documents reveal location of arrest for man accused of murdering Demiah Appling, One hospitalized after FHP patrol car collides with pickup truck on State Road 26, High-speed chase ends with arrest of Trenton man, Man hits and threatens Levy County Sheriffs Office deputy responding to bar fight, Police arrest 65-year-old Trenton woman accused of arson, Descendant of Rosewood Massacre victim reflects on the 100th anniversary, Newberry man arrested for allegedly breaking car windows with brick, Multiple drugs seized from vehicle during traffic stop in Dixie County, Gilchrist County man arrested for murdering his father in Bell, Grandmother Of The 14-year-old Girl Who Was Found Dead Speaks Out: I Need Closure. Chiefland is a city in Levy County, Florida, United States. Quincey plays shortstop for the Indians while Keene plays center field. CHIEFLAND - Artist, author and historian Carolyn Cohens of Chiefland has completed a painting she was moved to create after Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin invaded Ukraine. The Lakeland Police Department is investigating a shooting involving a 12-year-old. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) received nearly 4,000 public comments, had more than 50,000 visits to its website and hosted 36 well-attended public meetings during its months-long study of a possible Northern Turnpike Extension. The car then sped up to speeds upwards of 80 mph. The C.D. Driving While License Suspended 1st Offense, Surety/ Cash $1,000.00. Failure To Register Motor Vehicle, ROR. One box will be allowed per vehicle. State numbers released Tuesday show that Newberry led large area public schools with a graduation rate of 98.5% in 2022. He is accused of killing his father John Franklin Rush at a home on Northwest 30th Lane on June 27, 2022. "That's all they have pretty much known is Live Oak, so I can't imagine them being anywhere else.". According to a news release on the Chiefland Police Departments Facebook page, one of the departments officers, Timothy OShaughnessy, tried to stop a speeding vehicle that was headed north on Old Fannin Road. The Harper Family Farm is a lovely location to visit. Search: Chiefland Fl Breaking News. The series NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) -The Lafayette and Newberry girls soccer teams were fit to be tied on Monday, playing to a 3-3 tie in a non-district matchup. WRUF - AM 850 1200 Weimer Hall | P.O. That action was intense early between rivals Newberry and Williston, and after a slow start the host Red Devils pulled away for a 67-53 win. Lizzie Jenkins, a niece of a Rosewood survivor, launched the foundation in 2003. Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. The event will start at 11 a.m. at the Trenton United Methodist Church. With Thanksgiving coming up Nov. 24 and other seasonal holidays following, several local organizations in Houston and Montrose are hosting food drives and distribution events in the coming days and weeks. The CPD Facebook page is here to enhance our communication with the. Dedicated Levy County 4-H members made their way to showcase their skills and talents during the 2023 County Events program at the UF/IFAS Extension office on Saturday, January 14th despite the cold weather. Suggest one. 2. "It's terrifying. Get a taste of culture with the debut of the Lakeland Opera Professional Chorus. Taylor told her husband she was assaulted by a black man, according to historians. Law enforcement quickly located the student and took them into custody. In 1923, the Rosewood Massacre left families torn apart after a violent mob killed eight people in Levy County. Investigators said they did not believe the vehicle ended up in the water as the result of a traffic crash. A student reportedly brought a firearm to Tenoroc High School in Lakeland. Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. According to the Levy County Sheriff's. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from, Looking for a source we don't already have? Tables are littered with artifacts from her aunt including frayed handkerchiefs and a metal coin purse family heirlooms almost lost to hate. The program is an initiative by the Bureau of Historic Preservation part of the Alachua Countys urban cluster continues filling in with approved development projects coming around Jonesville and Tioga. Students must be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in a senior college or university in Florida and have at least a C average or above for the previous year. The USDA says that cattle production is the most important agricultural industry in the U.S.CBS4 News spoke to a local cattle ranch in Chiefland to see how inf. The Florida Lottery announced on Tuesday that 54-year-old Alpeshkumar Patel from Winter Haven claimed a $5 million top prize from the "$5,000,000 Cashword" scratch-off game at Lottery Headquarters in Tallahassee. Read more: Williston police looking for 17-year-old girl last seen on New Years Eve, This week marks the 100-year anniversary of the horrific destruction of the majority-Black town of Rosewood in Levy County, a story almost lost to time. LAKELAND, Fla. - City commissioners in Lakeland rejected a developers proposal to turn a former chapel into a bar and event venue. The Blue and Gold Panther colors Williston holds town hall to discuss plans for abandoned middle school, Rosewood RV park wins approval with divided vote, Newberry Street Organization is receiving statewide recognition, Meat processing facility could come to Newberry, pending state funding, This many Black folks have not been in Rosewood since the massacre: Rosewood centennial events begin, This is history: Hundreds of people remember the Rosewood Massacre on its 100th anniversary, North central Florida officials propose funding requests to state lawmakers, Florida Supervisors of Elections Scholarship, Election-related information for the 2023 Municipal Election Day, Remembering a dark moment in Floridas history, Democrats Request Lowering of Flags to Honor Rosewood Anniversary, FDOT reports to DeSantis on Northern Turnpike Extension effort, Democratic Florida lawmakers ask DeSantis to order flags at half-staff in honor of Rosewood Victims, Ribbon-cutting at Oak View Middle School celebrates new addition. The victory is one of the Raiders CROSS CITY, Fla. (WCJB) -Dixie Countys Anna Ellison likes to lead from the front on and off the basketball court. Tuesday, the city commissioners rejected his proposal to turn a former chapel into a bar and event venue. Participants learn more about Alachua County's tree planting and preservation programs and how to plant and care for A man was sentenced to 18 years in the Florida Department of Corrections for vehicular manslaughter. Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Levy County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. The 84-year-olds expression changed as Williston holds town hall to discuss plans for abandoned middle school, Descendant of Rosewood Massacre victim reflects on the 100th anniversary, High-speed chase ends with arrest of Trenton man, GFWC Williston Womens Club hosts tenth annual Drop Your Drawers sock and underwear drive, 100 years after Rosewood Massacre, descendants say their relatives were forever marked, Moss Construction makes donation to Food4Kids Backpack Program of North Florida, Florida Supervisors of Elections Scholarship, The Outlet Pass: High school basketball scores, schedules for this week, Longtime Fugitive Wanted on Child Rape & Drug Charges Extradited to Asotin County, Rosewood RV park wins approval with divided vote, Man hits and threatens Levy County Sheriffs Office deputy responding to bar fight, This is history: Hundreds of people remember the Rosewood Massacre on its 100th anniversary, This many Black folks have not been in Rosewood since the massacre: Rosewood centennial events begin, Democratic Florida lawmakers ask DeSantis to order flags at half-staff in honor of Rosewood Victims, Remembering a dark moment in Floridas history. Their rejection may be partially due to outcry from members of the local faith community who were not thrilled to see photos of bar staff dressed as scantily-clad nuns. Im devastated. Thomas Eugene McDonald, a longtime former Washington State chemical dependency counselor, was arrested in October in Levy County, Florida on out-of-state warrants on two different local cases. Ancestries: Italian . Burton, Marquis Deshawn, age NEWBERRY, Fla. Kobe Deon Delima, 20, of Newberry, was arrested early this morning and charged with property damage over $1,000 after allegedly breaking multiple car windows with a brick. The Crane NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - A group in Newberry is receiving statewide recognition for their work promoting the communitys main street. To honor the lives lost during these dark days of Florida history, the House and Senate Democratic Caucuses and the Florida Legislative Black Caucus have sent a letter to Governor DeSantis, asking that he order the lowering of flags at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida immediately until sunset on January 7. A historical marker on the road to the historic island community of Cedar Key memorializes the once-thriving Florida settlement of Rosewood. Thats located at 203 SE 2nd St in Trenton. A check was presented to Jennie Pinto of the Cedar Key Community Relief Fund by Eileen Senecal and Teresa Stevens. The city of Lakeland is moving forward with plans to remake its popular downtown park. Two 13-year-old Lakeland Highlands Middle School students were arrested and charged with several felonies after one of the students was found with a handgun on school grounds the first week of January. CHIEFLAND A Trenton man was arrested following a New Years Day high-speed chase in Chiefland. Faith LIVE OAK It was a night of firsts for Suwannee on Thursday. Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office. John Lake II. The population was 1,993 in the 2000 census. Find lots and land for sale in Chiefland, FL including acres of undeveloped land, small residential lots, farm land, commercial lots, and large rural tracts. The Remembering Rosewood Centennial Committee is presenting a number of events this week to mark the centennial of the massacre that destroyed the Black community in Levy County. 1853 March 14 At a meeting of the County Commissioners held at Doctor Paynes store, an Order was made and placed on the record that the Board voted to take Moses Casons house as the Courthouse of Levy County. CHIEFLAND A Trenton man was arrested following a New Year's Day high-speed chase in Chiefland. Deputies discovered the passenger of BELL, Fla. (WCJB) - Gilchrist County Sheriffs Office arrested a man from Bell on Wednesday six months after his father was killed at a home in Bell. State numbers released Tuesday show that Newberry led large area public schools with a graduation rate of 98.5% in 2022. James Corbin was ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) -After claiming a titie in their own tournament over holiday break, the Santa Fe boys basketball team stayed hot, beating Alachua County rival Newberry on Wednesday, 66-57 for the teams sixth straight win. Having struggled to find consistency during the first part of the season, they will look through their young roster for someone to emerge as the clear leader of the team. Corbin named new Chiefland football coach. The program is an initiative by the Bureau of Historic Preservation part of the Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, is coming soon to Newberry, Florida. Divers found the bodies of a 35-year-old mother and her two young sons, ages 4 and 9, inside the submerged car. This month marks the 100th anniversary of the destruction of Rosewood. It came from the non-profit "My Big Fat Tip," which randomly selects restaurants and gives the tip to whoever happens to serve that day. Rosewood was a majority Black community in Levy County. A woman named Fannie Taylor ended an affair. INGLIS, Fla. (WCJB) - Levy County Sheriffs Office deputies are pursuing charges against a man they say threatened and attacked a deputy trying to break up a bar fight. Theres a high degree of preference for more 1853 March 14 At a meeting of the County Commissioners held at Doctor Paynes store, an Order was made and placed on the record that the Board voted to take Moses Casons house as the Courthouse of Levy County. Participants will also be welcome to share feedback guided by rental-related topics. Delima is currently on pretrial release following a previous arrest. If the first two minutes were any indication, Tuesdays matchup between Columbia and Fort White would more resemble a rugby scrum than a basketball game. According to the sheriff's office, James Sapp, 23, accepted the offer to plead guilty to lewd and lascivious molestation of a person under 12 by an offender over 18. 74 were here. A Lakeland couple got married in front of an estimated crowd of 50,000 people who turned out for the annual Christmas parade. The Seven Rivers Christian School soccer team will have a game with Trenton High School on January 17, 2023, 16:00:00. 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