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Hurricane Matthew has weakened to a Category 3 storm as it nears the North Central Florida East coastline. Storm surge is still expected to be significant.
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North Central Florida Prepares As Matthew Strengthens
North Central Florida counties are taking measures to prepare for Hurricane Matthew as it heads toward the U.S. from the Caribbean.
Read More »Man Dies In Putnam County Shooting
No suspects were immediately named, and the name of the deceased hadn't been released as of Tuesday afternoon.
Read More »Injured QB Del Rio Could Be Ready By LSU Game
Del Rio has missed the last two games due to a sprained right knee.
Read More »Changes Coming to High School Football Playoff Format
Florida High School Athletic Association's board of directors has approved a new football playoff system that will take effect for the 2017 season.
Read More »Gators To Name Mississippi State AD Stricklin As Foley’s Replacement
ESPN Gainesville confirmed that the University of Florida is set to name Mississippi State athletic director Scott Stricklin as its new athletic director .
Read More »Gator Soccer Defeats Tennessee For First Home SEC Win
After losing to Auburn in the SEC home opener on Thursday night, the Gators had a lot to prove in their match against Tennessee Sunday.
Read More »Ocala Mayor Stands By Police Chief In Sexual Harassment Investigation
Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn said he trusts Ocala Chief of Police Greg Graham, despite allegations of sexual harassment, which is why he has not placed him on administrative leave or suspended him pending the outcome of the investigation.
Read More »UPDATE: Ocala Library Goes Off Lockdown After Threat
“The complex is on lockdown, and [the] threat is isolated to a vehicle in the parking lot,” according to a release today from Ocala police.
Read More »VIDEO: State Rep. Keith Perry Involved In Alleged Battery and Trespassing Incident
State Rep. Keith Perry was involved in an incident over the weekend that purportedly involved battery and trespassing.
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