Marlowe To Become Newberry’s Mayor; Glanzer, Marden Win Commission Races

April 12, 2017 Government and politics 0

Following Tuesday's elections, Newberry city Commissioner Jordan Marlowe will become the city's next mayor, while Commissioner Tim Marden will remain in his seat and Joy Glanzer will move into the seat vacated by Marlowe.

Putnam County To Reduce Transportation Funding To Middle, High Schools

April 6, 2017 Education 0

Budget cuts for the Putnam County School Board will result in discontinued transportation for students who live within two miles of a middle school and high school. The decision was made in order to avoid making cuts in classrooms or with faculty members.

Apartment Fires In Ocala Prompt Response From Red Cross

March 22, 2017 The Rundown 0

Two separate fires in Ocala apartment complexes resulted in the evacuation of 49 people from their homes Tuesday. Ocala Fire Rescue and the Red Cross helped to provide immediate assistance to the victims.

Alachua County Farmers, Homeless Preparing For Late-Season Freeze

March 15, 2017 Weather 0

Alachua County and other places across North Central Florida are making preparations for the rare March freeze expected for tonight. Check in to WUFT.org for live weather updates.

High School Pitchers Still At Overuse Risk, UF Researcher Says

March 2, 2017 Sports 0

Despite a new FHSAA rule meant to reduce the amount of pitches from high school baseball players, they may still be at risk for overuse injuries because of warm-up or bullpen pitches, new research shows.

Police Remove Protesters From Inside Sabal Trail Pipeline

February 22, 2017 Public safety 1

Two protesters lodged themselves deep in the Sabal Trail Pipeline in Marion County early Wednesday, and only one had been removed as of Wednesday afternoon.

Despite Commissioner’s Objection, Newberry Delays Marijuana Dispensaries

February 15, 2017 Government and politics 0

The Newberry City Commission has voted to institute a six-month delay on the development and permitting of medical-marijuana dispensaries.

Newberry City Commissioner Asked To Resign After Controversial Facebook Post

February 14, 2017 The Rundown 0

Citizens voiced their concerns at the Newberry City Commission meeting Monday after controversial social media posts by Commissioner Rick Coleman and Tim Marden caused concern in the community.

IFAS Offering Free Tax Prep To Rural Floridians

February 9, 2017 University of Florida 0

The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is offering free tax services to those with medium to low incomes living in rural North Central Florida.