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Tourism representatives in Ocala and Marion County are hoping to gain public input about future tourism initiatives at workshops hosted this month.
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Singing for Conservation on the Rainbow & Withlacoochee Rivers
The city of Dunnellon lies at the intersection of the Rainbow and Withlacoochee Rivers. Recent construction projects along the riverfronts have threatened the pristine ecology along both rivers…but one man is trying to spread his message of conservation…using an unusual and unique technique. WUFT’s Trent Kelly has more.
Read More »MARION COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS: 9:30 update with 100% of precincts reporting
UNITED STATES SENATOR Percent, # of Votes Marco Rubio (REP) 55.71% 64,553 Kendrick B. Meek (DEM) 18.44% 21,370 Alexander Andrew Snitker (LBT) 0.42% 488 Bernie DeCastro (CPF) 0.42% 485 Sue Askeland (NPA) 0.45% 516 Bruce Ray Riggs (NPA) 0.11% 128 Bobbie Bean (NPA) 0.12% 136 Rick Tyler (NPA) 0.23% 270 …
Read More »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]
Read More »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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