On the last leg of his journey from Minneapolis to Jacksonville, pilot George Momberg made a precautionary landing on State Road 16.
Read More »Manatee Deaths Down This Year
Manatee fatalities have decreased, but a science and conservation expert says other factors are still an issue.
Read More »Former Florida Gov. Reubin Askew Dies At 85
Former Florida Gov. Reubin Askew, recognized for bringing transparency to Florida politics, died Thursday morning.
Read More »Gainesville Election: Chase, Carter Win; Run-off in At-Large April 8
Polls closed at 7 p.m. and results now show all precincts reporting. Supervisor of Elections reports nearly 15 percent turnout.
Read More »Agencies Halt Special Biomass Complaint Line
GRU and area agencies are discontinuing the special hotline for complaints about noise from the biomass plant.
Read More »Local Singer Competes on “American Idol”
Lauren Ogburn has been perfecting her autograph since she was 15. She’ll be able to put it to use soon though — because she’s going to Hollywood. Ogburn, 19, from Lake City, auditioned for season 13 of “American Idol” on July 26, 2013, in Atlanta, Ga., and got the go-ahead nod …
Read More »Area School Closings List
Nine counties in North Central Florida have announced school closures on Thursday.
Read More »Schools Prepare to Bid Farewell to the FCAT
Students in Florida public schools will take the FCAT this spring despite earlier plans to phase out that test in favor of one that measures the new Common Core curriculum, which some districts have already implemented.
Read More »Local Singing ‘Wenches’ to Release First Album — on Hip-Hop Label
A singing group of wenches plans to release its album in time for the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire.
Read More »Couple Rescues Goat, Treats Him Like Pet
A Citrus County couple sheltered an unusual pet for a week after finding it dodging traffic in Brooker, Fla.
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