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Piper, a miniature pony, died Monday morning following an attack by three pit bulls on Sunday. The pony was a rehabilitation horse at Fire and Ice horse rescue in Fort White, Fla.
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Gov. Scott Declares State of Emergency for Heavy Rain Event
Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for 26 counties, including Alachua County Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service has issued flood or flash flood warnings in several counties throughout North Central Florida.
Read More »Red Cross opens distribution sites for supplies while shelters remain open
Official Red Cross Press Release: Melanie Saxon (352) 258-6304 Christian Smith (904) 307-7110 Red Cross Opens Distribution Sites for Supplies while Shelters Remain Open The following Red Cross sites are open for distribution of supplies which include coolers, comfort kits, flashlights, tarps, clean-up kits, trash bags and more. In addition …
Read More »Precaution points on Tropical Storm Debby
From University of Florida Meteorologist Jeff Huffman More detail at www.gatorweather.com SIGNIFICANT AND WIDESPREAD FLOODING OCCURING NOW FROM T.S. DEBBY NEAR I-10 CORRIDOR Axis of heaviest rain expected to shift south into N-Central Florida today and tonight. Widespread flash flooding has occurred overnight in Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Duval, Hamilton, Nassau, …
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