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Stella changed Elaine West's life. See the heart warming story about of how West came to start Rooterville, a local sanctuary housing over 400 rescued, abused and abandoned pigs.
Read More »Florida Voices | Stella’s Story, One Special Pig
In Photos: Demonstrators March At UF As Richard Spencer Speaks
Activists and students protest near the Phillips Center at the University of Florida on Thursday as white nationalist Richard Spencer speaks on campus.
Read More »Miami Celebrates After Fidel Castro’s Death
The streets of Miami turned into crowds of celebration after Fidel Castro's death was announced Friday night.
Read More »Watch: Ma Barker House Floats Across Lake Weir To Its New Home
It cost about $160,000 to move the house from its location in Lake Weir to Carney Island Recreation area.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: Putnam County Commission District 5
This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
Read More »Burrito Brothers Banking On Local Support
Construction on West University Avenue and 14th Street is preventing customers from accessing their beloved burrito bar. But locals are doing everything possible to ensure owner Randy Akerson’s Burrito Brothers Taco Co. is here to stay. Alumnus Dev Gupta has been a customer of the 40-year-old restaurant since his freshman year of college …
Read More »Construction On 14th Street Frustrates Business Owners
The recent construction on University Avenue and 14th Street is frustrating business owners as their revenues sink due to the decrease in parking spots in the area. Burrito Brothers, which celebrates its 40th birthday this year, is struggling to find business after all of its parking spots were eliminated due to …
Read More »Manatees Stranded At Crystal River Rescued
Seven manatees stranded in a Crystal River golf course pond after Hurricane Hermine were rescued and released Thursday.
Read More »Firefighter Injured In Taylor County During Response to Hurricane Hermine
Names of the injured are not yet available.
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