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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 »Small-Town Police Departments Having Trouble Finding, Keeping Officers
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.
Read More »Dunnellon’s Fire Service Faces Possible Defunding
Dunnellon is considering defunding its fire department to save $180,000 and balance the city's budget, but some residents are expressing concerns that the move would put the city at risk.
Read More »2016 Death In Marion County Ruled As Homicide
Marion County authorities announced today that Eric Danzell Humbert Jr.'s death in August 2016 was a homicide, bringing last year's homicide count for the county to 16.
Read More »Marion County Sheriff’s Office Reinstates S.T.E.E.R. Traffic Program
The S.T.E.E.R, program, a partnership between Marion County Sheriff's Office, Florida Highway Patrol and other agencies, was reinstated in February of this year in hopes of minimizing traffic accidents.
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 »Concerned Citizens Protest At Public Meeting To Discuss Flow Levels Of Rainbow River
The Southwest Florida Water Management District held a public workshop at Dunnellon City Hall to discuss reducing the minimum flows, or MFL, of the Rainbow River Thursday.
Read More »Human Remains Found In Marion County Identified
Marion County Sheriff’s Office have identified human remains found in August as those of missing person Eric Humbert Jr.
Read More »Protests Continue Over Sabal Trail Pipeline Construction
North Central Florida residents continue to protest the Sabal Trail Pipeline construction workers.
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