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St. Johns County School District schools will be closed on Thursday.
Read More »Curfew, But Also ‘Harmony,’ Part Of St. Johns County Preparation For Hurricane Dorian’s Sweep
Flagler County Closes Schools Through Thursday As Hurricane Dorian Approaches
Flagler County is under a hurricane warning as Hurricane Dorian approaches Florida’s east coast. Sheriff Rick Staly said the county will issue a curfew in Evacuation Zones A, B and F, as well as flood-prone areas at 7 pm on Tuesday.
Read More »Students Learn Basics Of Forensic Investigative Skills At CSI Academy Of Florida
For 15 students who graduated from the CSI Academy of Florida this summer, they learned how this could become their future workplace.
Read More »President Trump Announces 2020 Reelection Campaign At Orlando Rally
President Donald Trump officially kicked off his 2020 reelection campaign at the Amway Center in Orlando.
Read More »Florida Executes Serial Killer Bobby Joseph Long After 34 Years On Death Row
Gov. Ron DeSantis last month signed a death warrant for Long, scheduling this first execution since he took office in January.
Read More »Why Hurricane Preparation Is A Year-Round Job In Levy County
Hurricane season is in sight. In Levy County, hurricane recovery and readiness can be year-round work.
Read More »Firefighters Lobby State To Pass Cancer-Protection Bill
Firefighter Joey Malphurs is pushing for a bill that would help cover firefighters across the state who develop one of 21 kinds of cancer. The bill, HB 857, has 70 co-sponsors in the Florida House.
Read More »Gainesville City Commissioner Wants To Discuss Dog Attacks After Another One This Month
City Commissioner Harvey Ward plans to discuss it at the city's next meeting on April 4.
Read More »What Gainesville Leaders Plan To Do Following East Side Homicide
A meeting this week in the Duval area addressed action that police and city government officials are planning in the wake of a shooting there early this month.
Read More »‘This Is My Drug… It’s Addicting’: Racers Take To New Track At 50th Annual Gatornationals
Gatornationals is back at Gainesville Raceway, with a golden anniversary to celebrate.
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