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Hurricane center is watching two areas of development, however things remain calm for now.
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There are two contested U.S. House races, five state House seats and two state Senate slots on ballots across north central Florida this fall. -
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday heard arguments about the constitutionality of a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature in 2022, with Chief Justice Carlos Muniz pointing to potentially far-reaching future effects of the court’s decision.
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Eileen Ahlquist is known as the “Berry Queen” because of her passion and enthusiasm for removing invasive plants that are threatening the ecosystems of north central Florida parks.
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Photos courtesy of Homer "Gator DeLoach and Edison EdisonHomer “Gator” DeLoach and Edison Edison are running for Putnam County sheriff.
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University of Florida Police are investigating a wave of e-bike and e-scooter thefts across campus, with officials reporting the theft of 20 bikes and scooters in the last two weeks from outside dorms and classroom buildings. -
Police arrested a Gainesville Uber driver Wednesday on a charge of sexual battery.
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Floridians can purchase a “Margaritaville” license plate for an additional $25 per year on top of their regular registration fees. -
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After experiencing a heavy hit from hurricanes Helene andMilton, Gulf Coast citizens aged 65 and older have had a difficult time recovering. Many of Florida’s older residents live in retirement communities with manufactured homes, which are easily destroyed during a storm. -
Malinowski made international headlines with appearances this week on CNN and a televised conversation with Jim Cantore of the Weather Channel. -
Perry, Fla., as seen from the air Friday, Sept. 27, 2024, following Hurricane Helene’s landfall as a category 4 storm Thursday night. -
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