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Hurricane Matthew is the most powerful storm to threaten the U.S. Atlantic coast in more than a decade.
Read More »‘Not going to take any chances’: Hurricane menaces Florida
Photos: Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew has made its way over Haiti and Cuba and is approaching the Bahamas and Florida with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph as of 5 p.m. Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Read More »Florida Panther Killed By Car; 32 Found Dead This Year
A total of 32 Florida panthers have been found dead in 2016, with 24 road fatalities.
Read More »UPDATES: Florida, Other States Readying For Hurricane Matthew
The U.S. National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for South Florida.
Read More »Hurricane Matthew On Track To Pass Florida, Could Still Threaten East Coast
The storm appeared to be on track to pass east of Florida through the Bahamas, but it was too soon to predict with certainty whether it would threaten any spot on the U.S. East Coast.
Read More »Pulse Shooting Survivor: Audit Needed Before $29M Given To Victims
Jillian Amador filed a petition for a temporary injunction as the funds are set to be distributed on Tuesday.
Read More »Ocala Boy Suspected In Girl’s Death Released From Custody
The Ocala boy, 10, charged in toddler's death was released from custody today.
Read More »Released Transcripts Reveal Pulse Gunman’s Calls To Police
Transcripts released by the City of Orlando of 911 calls from the Pulse nightclub reveal that gunman pledge allegiance to the Islamic State.
Read More »Governor Scott Directs $25 Million Toward Developing Zika Vaccine
Governor Scott directed $25 million toward developing a vaccine to fight Zika this week.
Read More »Grievances Prompt Ocala Police Chief To Request Paid Leave
A north Florida police chief is requesting to be placed on paid administrative leave during an investigation of allegations brought by three officers that include accusations of sexual harassment and hostile treatment. The Ocala Star-Banner is reporting that Ocala Police Chief Greg Graham’s attorney sent a letter to Mayor Kent Guinn …
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