Controversy regarding whether to close the Eagle's Nest Sink or not is stirring after a fatal cave-diving accident between a father and son.
Read More »Go-Kart Race Takes Over Downtown Inverness
Go-karts zoomed through downtown Inverness on Saturday during the Inverness Grand Prix and Motorsports Festival. New certification by the World Karting Association made this year's race safer and more legitimate or, in the words of one city official, "absolutely off the hook."
Read More »With History And Charm, Oldest Bookstores In North Florida Endure
Get to know some of North Central Florida's oldest bookstores, including places like O. Brisky Books and Book Gallery West, which in 2013 celebrates its 30th year in business.
Read More »Here Are North Florida’s Early Campaign Finance Leaders In The 2014 Legislature Race
With the 2014 general elections approaching, the public is able to access the leading contributions and expenditures North Florida candidates have amassed so far.
Read More »Florida Executes William Happ For 1986 Murder
Florida executed William Happ on Tuesday for a 1986 murder. The state used a new lethal injection drug, midazolam hydrochloride. Happ was Florida's sixth execution of 2013.
Read More »How Florida Lawmakers Might Strengthen Sexual Predator Laws
Florida law enforcement officials and state legislators are considering the enactment of tougher consequences for sexual predators and are calling for a review of the current law.
Read More »Legislators, teachers show uncertainty of new law evaluating Florida educators
In addition to the multimillion dollar changes Gov. Rick Scott has proposed to reform the state education system, the Florida Senate Committee on Education recently approved Senate Bill 980, which seeks to link teachers' evaluations to the students they teach.
Read More »Humanitarians help cats and dogs across Florida
The Humanitarians of Florida, an organization dedicated to serving dogs and cats from anywhere in Florida, welcomes animals in need of clinical assistance, regardless of funding or county-line restrictions.
Read More »Job fair to help Citrus County’s unemployed
Workforce Connection of Citrus, Levy and Marion counties will host a job fair Wednesday at the College of Central Florida. The event is will provide job seekers with networking and employment opportunities.
Read More »Local manatees successfully braving the cold
North Central Florida manatees are handling the recent temperature drops and continue to thrive.
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