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Water, clothing, hygiene products and 2,000 pounds of chicken among other supplies have all been on board his and other volunteers’ planes this week.
Read More »Operation Airdrop Brings Food, Supplies To Hurricane Michael Victims
Everything You Need To Know About The 2018 Ballot Amendments
The 2018 General Election will feature 12 constitutional amendments, two referendums for Alachua County and two for the city of Gainesville.
Read More »What Should People In Northern Florida Cities Like Gainesville Know About Red Tide?
The toxic algae continues to aggressively destroy marine life, restaurant establishments and the livelihood of South Florida residents.
Read More »Florida Farmers Are Still Trying To Get A Grasp On That Which Ails Their Citrus Crop
A disease is killing Florida’s citrus industry. Hurricanes have blown away the crop that’s spared. And with so little product left, supermarkets are settling for citrus from outside of the state.
Read More »Candidates Set For 2018 Florida Agriculture Commissioner, Attorney General Races
On the ballot in November: Democrats Nikki Fried and Sean Shaw against Republicans Matt Caldwell and Ashley Moody.
Read More »Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Identifies 2 Killed in Landing Shooting
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has identified the two people killed in the mass shooting at the Jacksonville Landing yesterday.
Read More »Manslaughter Charge Brought In Clearwater “Stand Your Ground” Case
Prosecutors charged Michael Drejka with manslaughter Monday Aug. 13, 2018 in the death of Markeis McGlockton whose videotaped shooting in a store parking lot has revived debate over Florida’s “stand your ground” law.
Read More »9 Candidates, 4 Counties: Melrose Voters Prepare For Primaries
With the upcoming county commission elections just over a month away, residents of Melrose look for candidates with ideas to improve the town, should they be elected on Aug. 28.
Read More »Park In Ocala Dedicated To Late City Manager Scotty J. Andrews
The City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department held a ceremony to dedicate the park to Andrews.
Read More »Study: Florida Ranks Low In Women’s Labor Force Participation
According to The Institute for Women’s Policy Research, the state is ranked 48th out of 51, including the District of Colombia, in women’s labor force participation, at 53.7 percent.
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