The District on Tuesday issued a water shortage advisory due to ongoing drought conditions across North Florida. This advisory encourages all water users to limit water use and conserve water to the maximum extent possible, while planning ahead for the possibility of extended drought.

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Exciting news for Dixie County and North Florida! 🌱✨

Circularity2 has announced plans to build a state-of-the-art biochar facility in Cross City, investing in the community and creating up to 35 new jobs. The company will turn forestry and sawmill by-products into valuable biocarbon products used in agriculture, water purification, and carbon-neutral industries.

NFEDP was proud to play a key role in bringing this project to the region by connecting Circularity2 with local leaders, resources, and opportunities.

This is another step forward in strengthening North Florida’s economy, workforce, and future.

#NFEDP #RuralGrowth #DixieCounty #EconomicDevelopment #NorthFlorida

Dixie County Sheriff’s Office Installs FLOCK Safety Cameras

To strengthen public safety and accelerate investigations, the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office has deployed Flock Safety automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras at select locations across the county.

These cameras were purchased through a law enforcement grant.

Why we added them-

Faster leads in criminal investigations. ALPR cameras capture license plates and vehicle characteristics, alerting deputies when a vehicle of interest (stolen, wanted, or associated with a crime) appears — enabling quicker, more targeted responses.

A proven tool for missing-persons cases. Agencies using Flock report cases solved and persons reunited after actionable plate hits narrowed search areas. These systems have been credited by Sheriff's Offices across the country, helping locate missing persons and recover stolen vehicles.

Privacy & Safeguards-

No facial recognition. These cameras capture license plates and vehicle attributes — they are not designed to perform facial recognition.

Encrypted data & retention limits. Data collected is stored encrypted in the cloud and, by default, subject to automatic deletion after the vendor’s retention period. Access to plate reads and images is controlled and restricted to authorized law-enforcement personnel.

We understand concerns about surveillance. This program focuses on targeted public-safety outcomes, reducing burglaries, recovering stolen property, solving violent crimes, and assisting in urgent missing-persons investigations. We are not monitoring the daily movement of our citizens.

This is just another proactive step toward building a safer, more connected community.