Westin Martin, an eighth grader from Lincoln Middle School, will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Maryland beginning May 30. Martin outlasted 13 students in the First Coast Spelling Bee in Jacksonville this month to win his qualifying spot.
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Artists, makers and vendors flocked to High Springs to participate in High Springs’ first art fair called Art Fair on the Green. Artists from cities throughout Florida and even out-of-state came to the fair to put their art on display, share their stories and sell their products. High Springs hosts …
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Sandbag information is subject to change based on a multitude of factors including restricted hours and component availability. While we will do our best to keep this information as accurate as possible, please verify the provided information with your local municipality, county or local public safety agency. As Hurricane Ian …
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Alachua County announced Saturday via Facebook that it was amending its weekslong coronavirus emergency order so that animal grooming services were “now considered low-risk and can resume Monday.”
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After nearly a week apart, the family of missing Columbia County teen, Caitlyn Frisina, spoke publicly for the first time after being reunited in New York over the weekend.
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Florida transportation officials are preparing for the likely closure of Interstate 75 north of Gainesville as waters from the Santa Fe River are expected to continue to rise and overtake the road.
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Early voting for Florida began Monday, and residents in many counties are able to vote early until Saturday, Nov. 5.
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Witnesses of Christ Ministry High Springs downtown is searching for a new location for after-school activities after discovering that the building the ministry currently rents is for sale.
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Rep. Gwen Graham announced April 21 she will not be seeking re-election for Congress. She said she is considering a bid for Governor in 2018 instead.
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