Police say a Trenton man stole construction equipment and went on a destructive spree just after 10 p.m. Monday causing an estimated $2 million in property damage to four businesses, according to early estimates. Police say Jesse Charles Smith, 47, hot-wired an excavator at a construction site and drove it …
Read More »A small Florida town on the Gulf Coast braces for Idalia’s impact
Prepare for the worst and pray for the best is the mantra of those in Steinhatchee, a riverside town that meets the Gulf just north of Cedar Key. It’s expected to experience major storm surge from Hurricane Idalia. Taylor County commissioner Michael Newman is urging residents to get to safety. …
Read More »Historic home set to move across Gainesville will provide affordable housing
At 100-years-old, a home will take a trip across Gainesville on Sunday at 8 a.m. in an effort to provide affordable housing. Tyler Smith is the man in charge of this project. “I was just worried about a home getting demolished when the City of Gainesville has a lack of …
Read More »Florida passes permitless carry law
Permitless carry will be legal as of July 1 in the state of Florida. The new law will allow people in Florida to carry a concealed weapon without any permit requirement. It’s all a part of a nearly 106-page bill labeled House Bill 543. But the debate starts at what …
Read More »High school and collegiate athletes compete in the 2023 Pepsi Florida Relays
The University of Florida hosts this year’s Pepsi Florida Relays, one of the top high school and collegiate meets held in the United States. Over 31 teams traveled from across the country to compete in the two-day event. Florida Gators freshman Da’moni Kelly returned to the field as one of …
Read More »Gator Fly-In returns to Gainesville for Armed Services Day
Up up and away. This weekend, it was time for the Gator Fly-In and Armed Services Appreciation Day. This event honors all branches of the military. Members of the media got a chance to fly in the clouds above The Swamp.It’s a day meant to commemorate the sacrifice of those …
Read More »Florida’s 2023 Legislative Session begins with lawmakers emphasizing on education changes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After Gov. Ron DeSantis’ State of the State Address on the first day of the 2023 Florida Legislative Session on Tuesday, multiple proposals will be brought forth within the next couple of months. From bills dealing with issues on immigration to abortion, the one thing lawmakers agree …
Read More »Taylor’s Teddy Bears Travels to Gainesville
The teddy bear is a simple thing. They’re colorful and cuddly. They’re soft and sweet. It’s an innocent toy filled with so many playful memories. “He took Chevy everywhere,” Megan Bishop said, “That was his best friend.” Chevy was the best friend of Bishop’s four year old son Taylor. “Taylor …
Read More »Mobile home donated to deter crime in Marion County
The home comes in all different shapes and sizes. It sets in many different places. Sometimes it sets in the middle of a park. At least, that’s the goal of Marion County Parks and Recreation Director Jim Couillard. “We will dedicate an area of the park,” Couillard said, “We’ll give …
Read More »Hawthorne student-athletes and coaches reflect on the mental health conversation
HAWTHORNE, Fla. – Jazz Jackson is a senior at Hawthorne. She’s also an athlete. “You have got to get to school on time cause this school starts real early, so I have to get to school on time. Make sure you do your work in class because if you don’t …
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