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Federal funding has come through for Florida residents following two of the most recent natural disasters that affected the state, Hurricane Hermine and Hurricane Matthew. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the State of Florida and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that they have given more than $7.3 …

A federal judge ordered a one-day extension in Florida’s voter registration deadline and seemed ready to consider a longer delay against the backdrops of the recovery from Hurricane Matthew and one of the most heated presidential races in decades. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker said the state should continue accepting …

Backers tout Amendment 1 on the November ballot as a consumer protection measure, but critics and editorial boards malign the effort as an attempt to hinder the development of alternative fuels.

Gov. Rick Scott has officially requested that the federal government declare Hurricane Hermine a major disaster for the state of Florida and provide funding to cover damages from the storm. On Sept. 20, Scott requested that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, assist the state of Florida in repairing the …

The moves are in reaction to new requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

The city clerk said they are working to correct most of the remaining items, but it will take time with their limited staff members.

Dignity Village, a tent-city community for the homeless population of Gainesville, reduced its maximum capacity limits this week.

Bell High School will be used as a shelter for special needs people in both Gilchrist and Dixie County.