The Gainesville Amateur Radio Society held its HAM Tailgate event on Saturday to bring awareness to the public about the benefits of amateur radio, also known as HAM radio.
Read More »High Springs is working to finalize a contract with its canoe post operator
The City of High Springs has taken on a partnership with Andersons Outdoor Adventures to run a canoe outpost that the city acquired in 2021.
Read More »High Springs receives $3 million in relief money
The City of High Springs held a city commission workshop on Tuesday to discuss relief money they received from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Read More »Marion County officials are still estimating damages from tornado
Marion County officials are now estimating over $15 million in damages after an EF1 tornado ran through Dunnellon and Ocala on Saturday. The national weather service reported that the tornado had winds up to 110 mph and was 200 yards wide and tracked over 25 miles through the county in …
Read More »Citrus County residents are concerned over proposed toll roads
Citrus County residents spoke out against proposed toll roads at the commission’s monthly board meeting on Tuesday. The Florida Department of Transportation proposed building several toll roads in Citrus County that would run through the south corridor road and connect cities such as Inverness to Wildwood. Citizens raised concern that …
Read More »Waldo is looking for sewer and water system solutions after a second grant denial
In September of last year, the city of Waldo applied for the second round of grant funding from the Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program. The grant monies, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, support long-term mitigation efforts. But, Waldo failed to receive funding. The grant …
Read More »Archer Historical Society president hopes to reopen the museum after multiyear closure
Between the Civil War and the Vietnam War, the city of Archer was a railroad town. It was home to several passenger and freight depots of the late 19th century and into the 20th century.
Read More »Two train lines, one museum: Micanopy Historical Museum is on the right tracks
Since 1983, the town of Micanopy has preserved much of its history in its historical museum. With limited space, the museum’s volunteers are hoping to reach out to more people about the rich cultural impact that Micanopy had on Alachua County. Local museums in north central Florida have been struggling …
Read More »Marion County Schools holds second event looking for bus drivers
Marion County Public Schools is facing a bus driver shortage. The district held its second “Bus Blitz” event Tuesday to encourage applicants for the available bus driver positions. The shortage comes from retiring drivers and a lack of personnel to cover drivers who get sick. The pandemic has worsened the …
Read More »For Fans Of Local History, High Springs Museum Is A Hidden Treasure
The city’s Pioneer Days are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday this month, and with the pandemic finally easing up, the museum plans to reopen its doors.
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