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Mobile home fire kills Marion County man

By on April 29th, 2013 | Last updated: April 29, 2013 at 4:07 pm

At 4:52 a.m., Marion County Fire Rescue responded to a 911 call reporting a fire at 7386 SE 135th St. in Summerfield.

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April 25, 2013: Morning News in 90

By on April 25th, 2013 | Last updated: April 25, 2013 at 11:52 am

A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: missing Marion County man, teacher cocaine arrest, Boston Marathon bombings T-shirt, human remains at Florida airport.

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April 10, 2013: Morning News in 90

By on April 10th, 2013 | Last updated: April 11, 2013 at 1:03 pm

A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: Gainesville annexation, Marion County housing, Tampa couple, French same-sex bill, California medical information.

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Back burn in Marion County may cause visibility issues on nearby roads

By on April 8th, 2013 | Last updated: April 9, 2013 at 11:28 am

A controlled back burn on Halfmoon Prairie in Marion County Monday may cause visibility issues on nearby State Road 40 and 183rd Avenue Road/Levy Hammock Road.

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Alachua County recognized for highest 2011 recycling rate in the state

By on April 2nd, 2013 | Last updated: April 2, 2013 at 8:24 pm

Alachua County had the highest recycling rate in the state in 2011 for the second straight year, a recent report says.

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Raccoon tests positive, Marion County officials issue rabies alert

By on April 1st, 2013 | Last updated: April 1, 2013 at 4:17 pm

About two to three people die from rabies in the U.S each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and after signs of rabies in Marion County, officials have issued a warning.

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Mar. 28, 2013: Afternoon News In 90

By on March 28th, 2013 | Last updated: March 29, 2013 at 2:06 pm

A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: Ocala ban on voluntary burns, Dove World Outreach Center property, South Florida lottery generosity, gay rights hearings, Cypress banks reopen.

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Marion County renews voluntary burn ban

By on March 28th, 2013 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 5:36 pm

As the Marion County voluntary burn ban continues, officials discuss the dangers associated with burns. The current dry and windy weather increases these risks.

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Bill Nelson visits Silver Springs

By on March 26th, 2013 | Last updated: March 27, 2013 at 1:45 pm

Sen. Nelson spent Tuesday afternoon at Silver Springs with representatives from Marion County to bring attention to a problem that is literally growing every day. That problem is algae.

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Job fair to help Citrus County’s unemployed

By and on March 26th, 2013 | Last updated: March 26, 2013 at 5:17 pm

Workforce Connection of Citrus, Levy and Marion counties will host a job fair Wednesday at the College of Central Florida. The event is will provide job seekers with networking and employment opportunities.

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