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Besides Newberry, a range of other North Central Florida governments are to receive money from Stericycle.
Read More »A Downside Of Country Living: Roadside Birth
The rate of women receiving prenatal care during the first trimester has dropped in North Central Florida. Seven county health departments in the region have gotten out of prenatal care, and women in rural communities have to drive farther for their appointments. One woman remembers a couple who stopped on their way to Gainesville to deliver the baby on the side of the road.
Read More »Weekend Flooding Affects An Estimated 200 Homes
Fifteen inches of rain fell over 48 hours throughout the weekend, said Maj. Scott Harden of the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office. According to Harden, 200 homes and 50 streets and roads have flooded.
Read More »Flooding Forces Dixie County Residents From Homes
Dixie County residents are being pushed out of their homes as flood waters rise after heavy rain in the past 24 hours. About 45 homes and 30 roads have been affected throughout the county.
Read More »Gilchrist Residents Voice Concern Over Proposed Ten Commandments Monument
A large monument of the Ten Commandments might be built in front of the County Courthouse in Trenton. A meeting will be held to discuss the proposal at 6 p.m. in the Gilchrist County Meeting Room.
Read More »Future Uncertain For 320-Acre Dixie County Hunting Preserve
A wildlife preserve in Dixie County used for hunting is for sale. The current owner said he will not require the buyer to continue in the hunting business.
Read More »New Digital Map Launched to Decrease Hunger In Florida
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is fighting to decrease hunger and sustain the health of Florida residents. The FDACS has created a new digital map to help locate and determine which areas of Florida have the least amount of access to food and resources.
Read More »Wanted Man Arrested At Red Roof Inn
Kody Carr was arrested at Red Roof Inn in Gainesville on Sunday night. The Dixie County Sheriff's Office requested assistance from the Gainesville Police Department, which was also seeking the suspect for recent burglaries.
Read More »Family Business Joins County to Save Otter Sink Tract
The Suwannee River Water Management District will work with a private company to rehydrate the Otter Sink tract in Dixie County this fall.
Read More »Crime Down in Many North Central Florida Counties, According to FDLE Report
Florida Department of Law Enforcement releases the 2013 Annual Unified Crime Report, which indicates a drop in crime in many North Central Florida counties.
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