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Update Regarding Landfill Emergency Corrective Action Plan Compliance Services
CONTACT INFORMATION: City of Bushnell Michael Eastburn, City Manager 352-793-2591 meastburn@cityofbushnellfl.com RELEASE DATE: September 4, 2025 UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER MICHAEL EASTBURN REGARDING LANDFILL EMERGENCY CORRECTIVE ACTION PLAN COMPLIANCE SERVICES On June 26, 2025, the…
City of Bushnell Engages Arcadis U.S., Inc. for Landfill Compliance Oversight
On June 26, 2025, the City of Bushnell issued a Notice of Intent to Revoke the Construction and Operating Permit for the Heart of Florida Landfill, operated by A.C.M.S., Inc. In response, on July 7, 2025, A.C.M.S., Inc. submitted a Corrective Action Plan addressing the…
PUBLIC NOTICE: Downtown Park Committee Meeting Cancelled
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Downtown Bushnell Plaza Park Meeting has cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, October 16, 2025. The change will affect this meeting ONLY.
Light Up Bushnell Parade & Vendor Application Now Available
The Light Up Bushnell Christmas Parade is rolling into town on Saturday, December 6, and you won’t want to miss this magical evening filled with lights, laughter, and Christmas cheer. The lighted parade will begin at South Sumter High School, travel down Main Street, and make its…
City of Bushnell Provides Update on Landfill Compliance Oversight and Arcadis Review
On June 26, 2025, the City of Bushnell issued a Notice of Intent to Revoke the Construction and Operating Permit for the Heart of Florida Landfill, operated by A.C.M.S., Inc. In response, on July 7, 2025, A.C.M.S., Inc. submitted a Corrective Action Plan addressing the…
PUBLIC NOTICE: Downtown Park Committee Meeting Cancelled for November & December
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Downtown Bushnell Plaza Park Committee has cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025 and Thursday, December 18, 2025. The change will affect these meetings ONLY.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Downtown Park Committee Meeting Cancelled
Please take notice the Downtown Park Committee has cancelled their meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026. This is effective for the February meeting only. The committee will reconvene in March.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Downtown Park Committee Meeting Cancelled
Please take notice the Downtown Park Committee has cancelled their meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026. This is effective for the April meeting only. The committee will reconvene in May.
City Unveils Beautification Program
City Beautification Award Application
PUBLIC NOTICE: 2026 Municipal Election
PUBLIC NOTICE- CITY OF BUSHNELL PLEASE TAKE NOTICE - The City of Bushnell's qualification period for Council Members and the Mayor opens at 12:00 Noon, June 8, 2026 and ends at 12:00 Noon, June 12, 2026 . Seats available for the term beginning January 2023 will be as follows:…
May BACE Meeting Cancelled
The May 12, 2026, BACE meeting has been cancelled. The board will reconvene on June 9, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
PUBLIC NOTICE: CCRs Posted in Sumter Sun Times
The 2025 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Reports for the Bushnell and Sumterville water systems will not be mailed to customers and, instead, posted in the May 14, 2026 issue of the Sumter Sun Times. They are also available here .