A video roundup of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.
Read More »YMCA Begins Cutting Programs After Bankruptcy, Leans on Community Support
Emerging from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the North Central Florida YMCA Wellness Center must determine which programs to cut to start generating badly needed revenue.
Read More »Williston Farm Puts On Train-Themed Carnival for Halloween
A local Williston family is putting on a train-themed event for visitors during the Halloween weekend. The farm provides a place for families to bond and grow closer while riding on the Kirby's private railroad.
Read More »Habitat for Humanity Foreclosure-Rehab Plan Helps Marion County Serve Families
A new foreclosure-rehab plan that allows Habitat for Humanity programs refurbish previously foreclosed houses has helped Marion County better service more families. Marion County Habitat for Humanity was one of the 50 chosen for the plan from about 1,500 affiliates.
Read More »Internet Addiction Becoming More Serious, According to Research
Although Internet addiction is not listed as a viable mental disorder, researchers are discovering troubling facts about Web-related addictions.
Read More »Live Oak Prepares for Tropical Storm Karen
With Tropical Storm Karen looking like it could be the second named storm to make landfall in the United States this season, Downtown Cafe employee Stephanie McIntosh was reminded Thursday of the devastation when Tropical Storm Debbie dumped more than a foot of water into her Live Oak Home.
Read More »Florida Mosquito Population Hits Six-Year High
In response to data indicating unusually high levels of disease-carrying mosquito populations, the Alachua County Health Department is reminding people to take protective measures.
Read More »Stepfather, Daughter Solicit Florida-Tennessee Game Date On Craigslist
Jessica Flanagan's stepfather posted an ad on Craigslist offering a date with Flanagan to the Florida vs. Tennessee football game on Saturday. Flanagan was surprised to see more than 300 men were willing to apply to be her date.
Read More »Gainesville Church Location Attempts To Exorcise Its Terry Jones Demons
From GPD police chief to mayor Ed Braddy, Gainesville officials were happy Thursday to see a new tenant take over Pastor Terry Jones' former church property. "Good Lord," Braddy said, "it really weighed heavy on the men and women who are living here, raising children here."
Read More »Motivational blogger tested by life-threatening illness
Alexa Carlin founded Hello Perfect, a blog devoted to redefining society's definition of perfection, with a friend in 2011.
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