Tag Archives: Dunnellon

Marion County back to school information

In Marion County , with new students and new schedules this year, officials say  parents may wish to visit their child’s school during orientation sessions. These events give parents and students the opportunity to become accustomed to their new or returning school outside normal class hours.  They also offer advance …

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Renewed push for information on Linda Cage murder

With little information surfacing since the murder of Dunnellon resident Linda Cage 3 months ago, Marion County Crime Stoppers is making a renewed push for information from the community. Marion County Crime Stoppers Executive Director Robert Hauck says there is a $5,000 reward available. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/11/HAUCK2.mp3] Marion County Sheriff’s Office Spokesman …

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Slideshow: Development issues along the Rainbow River bring split views on future of Dunnellon

The small town of Dunnellon in Marion County was founded where the Withlacoochee and Rainbow Rivers meet. As Trent Kelly reports, with the threat of development looming along the banks of the two rivers, a citizen-led group is now trying to save what’s left, before it’s gone forever. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/RainbowmixdownTK.mp3]

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Whooping Cranes Fly Over the Dunnellon Airport

A large crowd gathered at the Dunnellon Airport Tuesday morning to see one of the newest flocks of whooping cranes on their first migration to Florida. As Vic Micolucci reports, the latest trip is being considered a success by the team of experts working as part of Operation Migration. This …

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