Carole Zegel was given the recognition for her community-service work.
Read More »Body Found in Bradford County Retention Pond, Yet to be Identified
Officials believe a body found in a Keystone Heights retention pool Monday could be 51-year-old Katherine Jarosz, who went missing on Feb. 28.
Read More »What Would It Cost to Modernize Alachua County’s Public Safety Radio System?
When a firefighter or police officer responds to an emergency somewhere in Alachua County, it's good to know they can communicate by radio without problem. That's not always the case right now.
Read More »Clay County Man Indicted In Sept. 11 Bombing Plot
A Florida man who claimed in online forums to have inspired terrorists in Australia and Texas was arrested after telling an informant how to build a homemade bomb to attack a 9/11 memorial in Missouri, according to a criminal complaint.
Read More »Oakleaf Overpass Closed During Culvert Construction
A deteriorated culvert failed inspection last month, closing the Overleaf overpass over State Road 23 until a new culvert is built. The construction has caused traffic issues and added to commute times.
Read More »Autopsy Results Show Student Athlete Died of Heat Stroke
Recently released autopsy results show that 14-year-old William Shogran died of an accidental heat stroke during a preseason football practice with the Sebastian River High School team this summer.
Read More »Clay County Mother Files Complaint Over Dress Code Violation Punishment
A Clay County mother has filed a complaint with FERPA after her daughter was told to wear a pair of red pants and a bright yellow T-shirt with the words “Dress Code Violation" visibly printed on both. The punishment came after an Oakleaf High School teacher said the student's skirt was too short.
Read More »Backyard Hens, Chicken Coops on the Rise in Gainesville
Chicken coop and hen sales are on the rise in Gaineville and Alachua County.
Read More »Clay County Improves Attendance, Discipline with Classroom Technology
Clay County School District recently implemented iPad technology into its curriculum as part of a district-wide initiative to improve attendance and behavior.
Read More »Clay County Hires Lawyer to Rewrite Unconstitutional Adult Entertainment Ordinance
Clay County officials have hired a First Amendment lawyer to rewrite what they call an unconstitutional ordinance concerning adult entertainment businesses. The proposed ordinance would apply only to the county's unincorporated areas, which make up over half the county.
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