Callaway News

A Southwest flight prepares to take off just beyond Pond C in the foreground. Crews replaced the special sand lining the pond that was ruined by stormwater that was stored there following heavy rains last year.

An attempt to clear the air in a Callaway City Commission meeting could end up costing taxpayers more money, if the city hires an auditor to look into a mistake made seven years ago.

Callaway commissioners will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. before the regular commission meeting at 7 p.m. The original 2011-2012 fiscal year budget of revenues and expenditures totaled $37,094,753. Revisions to budgeted revenue and expenditures will total $39,947,979. A total net increase to revenue for the city will be $1,404,116 while net ... (more)

For years, FWC officials have urged locals to stay calm, secure food supplies such as pet food, and give roaming bears a wide berth when they rummage through trashcans and forage near schools and homes.

Residents of Sandy Creek were hoping they'd catch a break at tonight's special meeting in Callaway tonight, however things didn't swing in their favor.

The St. Andrews ME held sings for many years. The church had problems in 1925, however, when members of the Community Service Administration lacked payment for their annual dues of 50 cents.

The City Council is scheduled to review a consultant's eight recommendations for the city manager job Thursday and possibly narrow the field to four.

Low-income customers of the Sandy Creek utility system have until 4 p.m. Friday to apply for assistance to pay the impact and capital extension fees they will face after Callaway purchases the system.

Someone who bought a Florida Lottery Fantasy Five ticket in Callaway for last nights drawing gets to share a $241,000 jackport.

The winning tickets were bought in Callaway, Palm Harbor and Leesburg, lottery officials said.

His request for the city to purchase a small pickup for about $14,000 wasn't received well by other commissioners or residents who attended a meeting Wednesday night.

John Quincy Couch, III was arrested Monday morning and charged with Armed Robbery, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Giving False Information to a Law Enforcement Officer, and Tampering With Evidence.

Eight years ago, Elizabeth Paglaiccetti Prescott went missing after going to the Walmart store in Callaway to buy a birthday cake for her husband.