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After 6 months of renovations, the center will offer veteran services, behavioral health care and assistance when applying for jobs.
Read More »GRACE Marketplace Opens Community Service Center For Its Residents
Rain Pulls North Central Florida Out Of Severe Drought
This week's rainfall has pulled all of North Central Florida out of severe drought, but some areas remain in a moderate drought.
Read More »Proposed Bill Would Fund Conservation Of Newnans Lake
Rep. Clovis Watson Jr. (D-FL) is asking the Florida Legislature for $470,000 to stop more algae from growing in Newnans Lake. The onslaught of nitrogen and phosphorus to the lake could hurt the fish population.
Read More »In Photos: Gainesville’s Regional Airport hosts “Greatest Garage Sale”
Gainesville’s "Greatest Garage Sale" came back for another year at the Gainesville Regional Airport Saturday.
Read More »Just A Drill: First Responders Prepare For Plane Crash At Gainesville Airport
First responders from around the county — firefighters, police and emergency medical technicians — practiced what to do in case of a plane crash at the Gainesville Regional Airport Tuesday.
Read More »North Central Florida Prepares As Matthew Strengthens
North Central Florida counties are taking measures to prepare for Hurricane Matthew as it heads toward the U.S. from the Caribbean.
Read More »New Rescue and Firefighting Station To Be Built At Gainesville Regional Airport
Gainesville Regional Airport received a federal grant to add a new aircraft rescue and firefighting station.
Read More »Gainesville Regional Airport To Charge Local Magazines For Rack Space
The Gainesville Regional Airport is now charging publishers to distribute their magazines, which has upset many local publications.
Read More »Corporate Jet Slides Off Runway At Gainesville Regional Airport
Gainesville Regional Airport's main runway was temporarily closed after a corporate jet slid off the runway into the mud during landing.
Read More »Cedar Key Weathers Colin As Storm Nears Landfall
Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Colin blanketed North Central Florida area with localized flooding and 50 mph winds.
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