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The 38th annual Horses in the Sun (HITS) Ocala Winter Circuit kicked off this week. The competition includes a variety of classes of horse jumping and over $4 million in total prize money.
Read More »Horses In The Sun Kicks Off Season In Ocala
Marion County Overdoses Down In 2018, Opioid Use Remains
The general trend from 2017 to 2018 indicates that there has been a reduction in drug overdose related deaths, but that doesn't necessarily equate to a reduction in drug use.
Read More »Gainesville’s Fraternal Order Of Police Granted Hearing On Unfair Labor Practices
A longstanding dispute between the Fraternal Order of Police and the city of Gainesville will now be decided by a state agency.
Read More »Marion County Oakcrest Elementary Strives To Improve State’s Failing Grade
Oakcrest is one of Florida’s “turnaround” schools, as it has received five consecutive D grades on the state's annual assessment exams. The Marion Coutny school board believes that Oakcrest is doing everything it needs to ensure that it meets standards.
Read More »The Veteran: Volunteer Chad Walker Sees Mental Health Support As ‘Overlooked’ In Washington
Veterans’ issues will be a key consideration for Navy veteran Chad Walker when he casts his ballot in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Read More »Bob Graham: “You don’t learn how to function in democracy without actually doing it”
Former Florida Gov. and U.S. Senator Bob Graham spoke Tuesday night at the University of Florida about how citizens can bring about change through civic engagement.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: U.S. House Florida District 2
Florida’s 2nd Congressional District has changed. Due to the results of the controversial and lengthy redistricting process, this once up-for-grabs seat in the U.S. House of Representatives is now presumed to be safely in Republican hands. The newly drawn North Florida district is the largest by land mass in the …
Read More »Police: Woman Threatened With Firearm, Raped In Duckpond Neighborhood
The victim told police that the suspect pointed a firearm at her head, forced her next to a business on Second Street and raped her.
Read More »New Rescue and Firefighting Station To Be Built At Gainesville Regional Airport
Gainesville Regional Airport received a federal grant to add a new aircraft rescue and firefighting station.
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