Dixie County Advocate

12/17/2024

It's that time of year (when I have to be working ahead, sigh)...what's your New Year's Resolution? Are you really going to follow through with it this year or do you expect to drop it before Valentine's Day?

12/17/2024

12/04/2024

FDC OIG ARRESTS INMATE FOR ASSAULTING CORRECTIONAL OFFICER (The officer is gonna be OK)


CROSS CITY, Fla.— On the morning of December 3, multiple Cross City
Correctional Institution (CI) officers were attacked by a group of inmates. During the attack, an inmate stabbed a correctional officer with an improvised weapon. Additional staff responded and the involved inmates were subdued. The officers were assessed
by medical staff and an injured officer was transported to a local hospital where he is now in stable condition. The inmate responsible for the assault was arrested by the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) Office of Inspector General (OIG).




"While this is a tragic incident, the outcome could have been much worse. We stand with our officers as they continue to recover from this senseless act of violence," said
Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Ricky Dixon. “I would like to thank the Office of Inspector General for their swift investigation and for making this prompt arrest. Any violence towards our staff will not be tolerated, and offenders will be
held accountable to the fullest extent of the law."



Inmate Kevin Rolle (W27513) was
arrested for aggravated battery on law enforcement officer, possession of contraband (weapon), and resisting an officer with violence. Inmate Rolle is currently serving multiple sentences for robbery with a gun or deadly weapon.




FDC is committed to providing for the safety and wellbeing of all staff and inmates in custody. Those who cause harm to others are held accountable for their actions, up to
and including arrest and criminal prosecution.

12/02/2024

Please share‼️

In the last month, UFMAR has rescued three manatees and two sea turtles found inland in Dixie County. These rescues were made possible by the hunters who located the animals and with our partners at MyFWC Florida Fish and Wildlife who coordinated rescues and relayed info.

We assume these animals were washed inland from Hurricane Helene’s storm surge. We suspect there may be more animals that are stuck inland. Please share to help get the word out so we may rescue any other manatees or sea turtles displaced by the hurricane.

If you find a marine animal washed inland, please take precise coordinates, photos, and note any reliable landmark to help our locating efforts.

Report sightings to
UFMAR at 352-477-0344 or
FWC at 1-888-404-3922

11/28/2024

Your donkey is back! Sorry Mr dude whose donkey ran away last time to my house. Hes back!! I lost your number.—editor

11/25/2024

It's that time of year again! What are you most thankful for this year? (Keep it brief and I'll print as many as I can. You guys know the drill.)

11/19/2024

A strong cold front will pass through the region on Wednesday. Ahead of this front, a heavy rain threat, coastal flooding threat, and possibly isolated strong/severe storms could develop this afternoon into the evening.

Overview:

Heavy Rainfall Threat
An anomalously moist air mass, mostly from the remnants of Tropical Storm Sara, for this time of year will lift north into the region today and will likely result in heavy rainfall across the Panhandle and southern Alabama. Rainfall amounts across SE AL and the FL Panhandle range from 2-4", tapering off to around 2-3" for the western Florida Big Bend and southwest Georgia and 1 to 1.5 inches across south central Georgia and the eastern Big Bend. Given the higher amounts, and a 20-40% chance of 4+ inches of rain across western portion of the forecast area, there is a slight risk (level 2 of 4) of flash flooding concerns for our coastal Florida Panhandle and extreme portions of southern Alabama counties at this time. Across these areas in the slight risk, localized rainfall totals could reach 4 to 7 inches.

Coastal Flooding and High Surf Threat
Strong southerly winds will develop in advance of the front as rainfall begins to approach the region late this morning and into the afternoon. These increasing winds will build surf heights along all area beaches, especially at Walton/Bay county beaches where surf heights could reach 6 feet. The high surf could cause minor beach erosion. High surf is expected to develop this afternoon and last until Wednesday morning. The strong southerly flow ahead of the front will also bring a coastal flood threat this evening and into early Wednesday morning with high tide along Panhandle and Big Bend coastlines. Water levels should stay below 3 feet MHHW along our coastlines with the highest values (up to 2.5 feet MHHW) in the Apalachee Bay and lower values of 1 to 2 feet MHHW along Panhandle Beaches. This coastal flood threat is not expected to persist past tonight and early Wednesday's high tide cycles.

Severe Weather Threat
A severe weather threat also exists with the arrival of this cold front. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) has been outlined by the Storm Prediction Center (SPC) covering portions of our SE AL counties and the western Florida Panhandle. The main concerns at this time are isolated strong to severe wind gusts with some of the stronger storms, though a brief tornado or two cannot be ruled out particularly across our coastal Florida Panhandle counties.

After the cold front moves through Wednesday, breezy and much cooler conditions will affect the region on Thursday and Friday afternoon. Sustained winds around 10 to 15 mph are forecast with occasional gusts of 20 to 25 mph, especially on Thursday afternoon across our Alabama/Georgia counties.

11/05/2024

Wheeler Park behind the courthouse is closed today (and however long) for renovations.

11/04/2024

Early Voting ENDED Saturday.

If you have not voted, you can vote TOMORROW, NOVEMBER 5TH, on Election Day at your polling place. It will be open from 7 am to 7 pm.

If you do not know where for precinct is give us a call today to be Be Election Ready tomorrow.
(352) 498-1216

10/31/2024

(NOTE TO SAVE SOME FRUSTRATION: It is NEEDS BASED and you have to be lower income to qualify)

On-site D-SNAP Location for Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy Counties Open Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Department of Children and Families (Department) Secretary Shevaun Harris announced a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) location will be open for Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy counties on Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3 for applicants to complete their in-person interview on-site. D-SNAP provides food assistance for Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Helene who are not receiving food assistance through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Individuals who reside in Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy counties who pre-registered online but did not have a chance to complete their D-SNAP phone interview can visit the D-SNAP location for an
in-person interview. In-person interviews are not required if a phone interview was completed.

The Department will reopen pre-registration for individuals who reside in these counties and did not previously pre-register online. We encourage individuals to pre-register online before coming on-site to complete their interview. Online pre-registration will be available at www.myflfamilies.com/DSNAP from Friday, November 1 through Sunday, November 3.

D-SNAP On-Site Location, Dates, and Times:

The Suwannee River Youth Fair Pavilion
17851 NW 90th Avenue
Fanning Springs, FL 32693
Dates: November 1- 3, 2024
Hours: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Current SNAP recipients are not eligible for D-SNAP and should not attend the on-site D-SNAP location.
Applicants who were approved during the telephone interview for D-SNAP will receive their EBT card by mail and should not attend the on-site D-SNAP location.
Florida residents that do not live in Dixie, Gilchrist, or Levy counties will not be served at this on-site D-SNAP location.
The Department will open D-SNAP locations in the counties that have been approved for D-SNAP. On-site locations and dates for counties will be announced as they open.

Any media who plan to attend a D-SNAP location should contact the Department’s Press Office before arriving, at [email protected]. Please note that media interviews will only be available on Friday, November 1, 2024, and need to be scheduled in advance.

To view the D-SNAP schedule by county and details on how to apply, visit www.myflfamilies.com/DSNAP.

The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) provides food assistance for individuals and families impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton and who are not receiving food assistance benefits through the regular Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

10/29/2024

This benefits GAL and the foster kids of the area.

Rada Cutlery Fundraising features 100% Made in the USA kitchen products – kitchen knives, utensils, gift sets (also cookbooks, stoneware, and quick mixes).

10/28/2024

Did you lose your keys?

10/28/2024

A friendly black lab has wandered onto our property in Old Town, near 351 and 353. We’re currently away on tour with our traveling circus, but we have someone staying on the property to care for our own dogs. Unfortunately, we’re not in a position to care for this sweet dog long-term and would love to find the owners.

If you recognize this dog or have any information on who might, please reach out to me on my page: Facebook Profile.

Thank you for any help in reconnecting this pup with its family!

10/24/2024

Raddie Lord Road/NE 146 Ave. Are you missing a young jack donkey? If so, he's at the editor's house. >.> Trying to sweet talk my girl, Freckles.