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Cities in Marion County are still awaiting money from FEMA to mend hurricane damages. Ocala incurred $7.5 million in damages.
Read More »One Year After Irma, Some Marion County Cities Lack Reimbursement From FEMA
The Mexican-American Millennial: Angel Padilla’s Heritage Defines His Politics
When he was 12, Angel Padilla’s father, Candelario, woke him up before dawn to pour concrete for his construction company. That hardworking ethic of his Mexican immigrant parents stayed with him into adulthood. Now 22, Angel says his Mexican heritage and culture define him in many ways, and has led him …
Read More »Congratulations, Gainesville: You Survived The Hottest September In 93 Years
Gainesville simmered through an average daily temperature of 83.5 degrees, breaking the 1925 record of 82.2 degrees for the warmest September, the National Weather Service reported.
Read More »Proposed Coastal Connector Riles Segments Of Marion County
Marion County commissioners on Tuesday unanimously agreed to sign a resolution voicing their disapproval of proposed Coastal Connector routes through the county.
Read More »Deputies Say Dunnellon Man Staged Home Invasion, Murdered Girlfriend
Marion County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 52-year-old Dunnellon resident David Romig on Monday for what they said was his role in staging a home invasion and murdering his girlfriend, 64-year- old Sally Kaufmann-Ruff.
Read More »Florida Voices: Vietnam Veterans | Lorne Lister, Navy, 1968 to 1969
Lorne Lister arrived back in the United States from serving in the Navy in Vietnam in 1969. He thought he had left the experience behind him, until a trip to the doctor’s office in 1992 revealed multiple malignant tumors on his prostate — an effect of his exposure to Agent Orange …
Read More »Hurricane Irma Recovery Updates For North Central Florida
Live Blog Hurricane Irma Original Post Schools: Alachua County: closed through Tuesday Clay County: district schools and offices will remain closed through Wednesday, September 13th College of Central Florida: closed Friday and Monday Dixie County: closed Friday and Monday Duval County: early dismissal Thursday and closed Friday Hernando County: closed Thursday and Friday …
Read More »Small-Town Police Departments Having Trouble Finding, Keeping Officers
Small police departments like Williston's 12-man team keep the community and police department in sync, but lower pay and lack of promotion makes it hard to recruit.
Read More »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 »Dunnellon Beach Reopens, May Close Again Soon
Dunnellon City Beach reopened last week after being closed since November due to issues with erosion.
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