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The final forecast of the 2016-2017 season for Florida's struggling citrus industry shows the orange crop falling 16 percent from the previous season.
Read More »Florida Citrus Harvest Lowest In Decades
Scott Signs Economic Development, School Funding Bills
Gov. Rick Scott signed 29 bills late Monday, including measures boosting spending on education, tourism marketing and economic development.
Read More »Puerto Rico Votes To Become 51st State, But What Does This Mean?
On Sunday, Puerto Ricans voted on a plebiscite to decide whether they wanted to become the 51st state of the United States. With roughly 23% of voter participation, the “statehood” option was chosen with 97% of the votes.
Read More »Trump, DeVos Education Budget: Cuts Could Hurt College Students the Most
The $10.6 billion in cuts outlined in the federal education budget would come from eliminating at least 22 programs and cutting others, while increasing funding for charter and private schools.
Read More »GRACE Marketplace Opens Community Service Center For Its Residents
After 6 months of renovations, the center will offer veteran services, behavioral health care and assistance when applying for jobs.
Read More »Find Out Florida: When Did Correctional Officers Last Receive A Raise?
The state budget the legislature passed this week could accomplish something Florida hasn't seen in more than 10 years — a pay raise specifically for correctional officers.
Read More »Puerto Rico Is Officially Bankrupt: What Does It Mean?
After more than a decade of economic recession, Puerto Rico is broke .The governor of the island, Ricardo Rosselló, announced on May 3, that he filed for a bankruptcy-type protection, as established by Title III of The Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act, known as PROMESA. With this measure, Puerto Rico aims to restructure its public debt that surpasses $73 billion.
Read More »The First 100 Days
On President Donald Trump's 100th day in office, eight North Central Floridians share their their stories, fears and experiences with the nation's 45th president.
Read More »Florida Farmers Get Precise With Planting
North Central Florida farmers are investing in new precision farming techniques using GPS to save on fuel and fertilizers.
Read More »Gov. Scott Backs Reservoir Plan For Lake Okeechobee
Florida Gov. Rick Scott said for the first time Monday that he supports having the state acquire thousands of acres to build a reservoir system south of Lake Okeechobee to help battle toxic algal blooms.
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