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COW CREEK FIRE, 1, 400 ACRES
2026 April 22 
 
 
 The Cow Creek Fire is now 1,400 acres.
Crews from multiple agencies are actively
working to suppress the fire.
 
 
 
 
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  ARREST REPORT
24026  April   10
 
DISCLAIMER
The information provided below comes from the Levy County Sheriff’s Office Jail Media Report.
The photographs and commentaries regarding the allegations against the persons identified herein
are copied from the report verbatim, without any editorial comment or revision by this newspaper.
 
   
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CK CITY DECAL
 
 
CITY OF CEDAR KEY COMMISSION
 MET  ON APRIL  9
2026 APRIL 18 
 


The City of Cedar Key Commission met in a Special Meeting on April 9, 2026. All commissioners were present except for Jolie Davis.
 
THANKS TO WEBB
Recognizing the latest election results, Commissioner Jim Wortham thanked current Mayor Jeff Webb for his service to the city.
 
PUBLIC COMMENT
Resident Jim Gocker urged commissioners to attend to the over half dozen businesses in the city that do not comply with Americans with Disabilities Act. Gocker previously urged commissioners to provide handicapped parking places along its streets, in accordance with federal and state laws. Webb thanked resident Gocker.
 
LOCAL HISTORIC REGISTRY
The Cedar Key Historical Review Committee has recommended to the commission approval of the two following properties for inclusion into Cedar Key’s Historic Register:
• 357 2nd Street/Parcel Number 0858700000 and
• 709 5th Street/Parcel Number 0866400100.
 
IN ATTENDANCE
Staff in attendance included City Attorney Norm Fugate, City Clerk Brooks Smith, an clerk Heather Lang.
Among the audience members in attendance were: Jeri Treat, Dell Weible, Anne Miller, Jim Gocker, and the Cedar Key News’ Mandy and Frank Offerle.
 
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:20 pm.

 
 
 
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CKWSD FAUCET
 
 
CKWSD MET ON APRIL 13,
SWEARS IN BOARD 
2026 April 19

The Cedar Key Water and Sewer District met Monday, April 13, 2026, at 5 pm at its Third Street offices.

BOARD SWORN
The April 7 municipal elections resulted in no contenders for the three Cedar Key Water and Sewer District open seats. Resultantly, Leslie Sturmer, Joe Hand, and Mike Borelli were reseated after a brief oath taking administered by the District’s General Counsel Evan Rosenthal.
 
CHAIR, SECRETARY SWORN
Commissioners re-elected Mike Borelli as chair and Leslie Sturmer as Secretary.
 
ONGOING BUSINESS
• The District continues to process the Community Development Block Grants received from Florida from Florida Commerce, including Requests for Qualifications for Engineering Services
• Negotiations are nearing a close on the Nextower lease agreement for the Communications Tower located at the Water Treatment Plant site.
• The FEMA Water Meter Project has been funded in the amount of $212,792.17. Federal and state FEMA monies are obligated to pay 87% of the total cost.

WACCASASSA WATER WASTEWATER UPDATE
Sue Colson updated the board on the recent W3C status.
• The well located in Bronson is functionally superbly, with no draw down and exceptionally water quality.
• The Town of Bronson continues to ponder its inclusion into W3C. The W3C is investigating alternatives if needed.
 
IN ATTENDANCE
Commissioners in attendance included Chair Mike Borelli, Secretary Leslie Sturmer, Joe Hand, Johnathan Ferguson, and Sue Colson.
 
Staff in attendance included General Manager John Rittenhouse, General Counsel Evan Rosenthal via telephone, and Clerk Alicia Johns.
 
Among those in the audience were: Darrell McCormick, Mac Cox, and the Cedar Key News' Mandy and Frank Offerle.
 
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM
 
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DEMOCRATIC LUNCHEON
2026 April 17
 
 GALA NOTICE
 
 
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SONGFARMERS OF CEDAR KEY...

SONG FARMERS OF CEDAR KEY
CELEBRATE 100TH ACOUSTIC JAM

Cedar Key, FL – The Song Farmers of Cedar Key recently celebrated their 100th public acoustic string jam, marking a milestone for this beloved community tradition.

Since the first jam on February 2, 2020, nearly 2,400 “toe-tappers” have enjoyed performances by almost 400 musicians. The weekly gatherings feature 7–8 performers playing acoustic string instruments—guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bass, dobro, dulcimer, and autoharp—without microphones or amplifiers.  Audience members are encouraged to sing along, tap their toes, and join in the fun.
 

Held in the City Park pavilion or at the Episcopal Fellowship Hall during late fall, winter, and early spring, the jams are free to attend, fostering music, community, and connection in Cedar Key.
For more information, visit their SongFarmers of Cedar Key Facebook page 
 
 

MAR 3 SONGFARMERS

 

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CEDAR KEY WOMAN'S CLUB
OFFICERS 
 2026  April 17
womans club officers
 
 
 
The Cedar Key Woman’s Club 2026-28 officers were installed recently by Sallie Milner, General Federation of Woman’s Club District 5 president. From left to right, Sallie Milner, Tammy Reed-recording secretary, Vicki Crumpley-2nd Vice President for membership, Donna Bushnell-President, Jean Garbaty-Treasurer, Marci Wilcox-Past President.

Be watching for the CKWC calendar coming in September.
Call for photo contributions will be coming soon in Cedar Key News.
 
 
 
 
    
 
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WHAT IS HAPPENING IN APRIL?
2026 April
 
 
 
 
 
 
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CK CITY DECAL
 
 
CITY OF CEDAR KEY COMMISSION
WILL MEET - APRIL  21
2026 APRIL 17 
 
 
 
 
Agenda packets will not be available at the meeting.
Contact City Hall staff before noon the day of the meeting
and they will print one for you.
 
 
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W3C LOGOWACCASASSA WATER AND WASTEWATER
COOPERATIVE WILL MEET APRIL 21
2026 April 15
 
The Waccasassa Water and Wastewater Cooperative, the W3C, will meet
Tuesday, April 21, at 1 pm in Bronson, 660 East Hathaway Avenue.

CLICK HERE FOR AGENDA 
 
 

The public is invited.
 
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COUNTYWIDE
BURN BAN EXTENSION
2026 April 12
 

The Levy County Board of County Commissioners has efxtended its 

Emergency Declaration banning burning until furthr notice.

 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION  

CLICK HERE FOR EVEN MORE INFORMATION

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CK CITY DECAL
 
 
Interactive Talk on
Cedar Key's Energy and Power
- ETIPP Grant-
April 27 at 5 pm
 
 
 
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CEDAR KEYS AUDUBON
 
2026 April 9 
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Raptor Biologist and Cedar Key Audubon President Janie Veltkamp will discuss her recent findings researching the current osprey nesting population on Way Key, and the Osprey Project she manages there.
 
During the last 40 years working with all species of birds of prey, Janie spent 10 years of that as an endangered species biologist reintroducing young ospreys and peregrine falcons to states where they were regionally extinct. She will discuss her experiences with ospreys, their natural history, and biology, as well her recent research findings regarding the density of active nesting ospreys in Cedar Key, Florida.
 
 
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CITY OF CEDAR KEY
POLICE JOB OPENINGS
2026 March 30
 
 
 
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 POSTING OF 2026 NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTIONS

The Levy County Supervisor of Elections Office announces that the 2026 Notice of General Elections has been posted on the official website at www.votelevy.gov in accordance with Florida law.

Pursuant to Section 100.021, Florida Statutes, county notices identifying the offices and vacancies to be filled at the General Election in November 2026 – including all state, county, and district-level positions. This requirement ensures voters have clear, timely information regarding every office scheduled for election during the 2026 cycle.

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Poll Worker Orientation

The Levy County Supervisor of Elections Office will hold Poll Worker Orientation on the dates listed below. This orientation is mandatory for anyone interested in becoming a Poll Worker in Levy County. The session will provide an overview of the responsibilities, expectations, and requirements associated with serving as a Poll Worker.

If you plan to attend, please contact our office at 352-486-5163 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register.

April 16, 2026, 10 am or 6 pm

 
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