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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lexi Post discusses her work on as a novelist and romantic.
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Protesters Rally 1 Month After Sabal Trail Shooter’s Death
On Monday, a group of protesters gathered outside of the Dunnellon Compress Station, where the Sabal Trail Pipeline is being constructed in Marion County. The protesters were speaking against the pipeline and defending James Marker, who was killed by police a month ago after allegedly shooting at the pipeline, leading police on a car chase and brandishing his weapon.
Read More »Citrus County Expanding Central Landfill To Accommodate Closures
The Citrus County Central Landfill has added 18 eight-yard containers to accommodate for traffic caused by three phases of recycling center closures in Citrus County.
Read More »Sabal Trail Pipeline Shooter Identified
James Leroy Marker was fatally shot after leading law enforcement on a car chase and shooting at the Sabal Trail Pipeline Sunday.
Read More »To Protect 2 Bat Species, Withlacoochee Forest To Close Caves
The six caves — all in a roughly 3-acre area — were selected because they're home to two species of bats: the Southeastern myotis and the tricolored bat.
Read More »Roundup of 2016 Winners from 49 Contested Races In North Central Florida
This story completes our guide, Florida Votes 2016, a coverage of all races up to and through the Nov. 8 election.
Read More »After Euthanasia Spike, Citrus County Animal Services Hires New Director
Following weeks of controversy about a sudden spike in euthanasia at the Citrus County Animal Services shelter, a new director, Morgan Woodard, has been hired.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: Marion County Commission District 1
For Marion County's District 1 commissioner, two candidates will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot: incumbent David Moore and challenger John H. Townsend IV.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: Citrus County School Board District 4
Candidates Sandy Counts and Bill Murray have decades of experience in public education and more than 60 years of residency in the county between them.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: Citrus County Sheriff
Current Sheriff, Jeff Dawsy, is retiring after 20 years of service to Citrus County. Michael Klyap Jr., and Michael Prendergast are vying for the position which will be decided during the November 8th general election.
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