New details are emerging about the newest dozen police officers lauded by Gov. Ron DeSantis for moving to central Florida from New York City to escape what the governor described as low morale and a lack of support from Democratic politicians there. The new hires include one previously fired as …
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DeSantis first bought the home in Ponte Vedra Beach in 2009 for $307,500 and took out a mortgage for $314,111 – one year before he married his wife, Casey, and several years before he got involved in politics.
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The DeSantis administration is asking state lawmakers to allow it to spend nearly $4 million to help Florida’s suffering manatees.
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The alligator came within inches of Vicki Baker, 60, of Ocala. She estimated the reptile to be nearly as long as her 10-foot paddleboard. It hissed loudly at her. She said at one point it opened its mouth, revealing large teeth and its powerful jaw as it floated on the surface.
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See here for school openings, COVID-19 restrictions and other school guidelines within your county.
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As construction crews prepare for a new phase of the road resurfacing project on U.S. 441, those traveling through Paynes Prairie should expect a traffic shift early next week.
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GRACE Marketplace has taken steps to address the recent COVID-19 outbreak within the shelter.
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Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to pass through central Florida early Wednesday morning.
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"Mission: Bus Brigade - Supply Their Success" is a summer-long program asking the community to donate to homeless and needy students.
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Circuit Judge Donna M. Keim denied this request for an emergency injunction yesterday just in time for the scheduled board meeting that took place at 6:00 p.m.
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