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The school board passed the updated revitalization plan that will save Melrose with a vote of 3-2.
Read More »Putnam School Board Votes To Keep Open Melrose Elementary School But Close Others
Parents Fight To Save Melrose Elementary School From Closure, Await Feb. 16 Vote
The associate superintendent says the district will endorse the new plan that would keep Melrose open, but until the school board officially votes on Tuesday, parents will be apprehensive.
Read More »‘This Is A Disaster’: How Coronavirus Is Affecting Gainesville-Area Salons And Barbershops
“Realistically, if they shut us down for three weeks, I could be bankrupt,” said Sueanne Kelsey, 51, a tattoo artist and nail technician who runs The Rare Bird Nail & Ink Studio in Hawthorne.
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Hurricane Irma, Richard Spencer, rescued dogs and more.
Read More »Hurricane Irma Recovery Updates For North Central Florida
Live Blog Hurricane Irma Original Post Schools: Alachua County: closed through Tuesday Clay County: district schools and offices will remain closed through Wednesday, September 13th College of Central Florida: closed Friday and Monday Dixie County: closed Friday and Monday Duval County: early dismissal Thursday and closed Friday Hernando County: closed Thursday and Friday …
Read More »3 Threats Written On School Walls In Putnam County
Authorities are continuing to investigate threatening messages that have appeared at three Putnam County schools over the past week. A 12-year-old was arrested for one of them.
Read More »UPDATE: Body Of Man In Interlachen Boat Accident Found
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office hasn't been able to locate a man who went missing after a boat accident this morning on Lake Grandin in Interlachen.
Read More »Police: Interlachen Man Slept While Child, 1, Was Outside Alone
Brandon Overton, of Interlachen, was arrested Monday morning after police believe his 1-year-old son was left unattended outside his home.
Read More »Where To Early Vote In North Central Florida
Early voting for Florida began Monday, and residents in many counties are able to vote early until Saturday, Nov. 5.
Read More »Florida Department of Transportation Awards $44.4 Million For Trail Expansions
Under the Shared-Use Non-Motorized (SUN) Trail Program, $44.4 million has been given to expand bicycle and pedestrian trails projects within the next year. The expansion will create long, interconnected trails within the state that will provide entertainment, health and economic value.
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