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Some 6,000 previously submitted kits that were part of the backlog have now been processed, with more than 1,000 still to go by June 2019.
Read More »Where Florida Stands On Processing Its Sexual Assault Kit Backlog
Know Your 2018 Candidates: U.S. House, District 3
Congressman Ted Yoho was first elected in 2012, and Yvonne Hayes Hinson is running to try to keep him from winning a fourth term representing Florida's 3rd District.
Read More »Marion Technical College Graduates 8 Future Semi-Truck Drivers To Address National Shortage
This past week, Green and seven other graduates of Marion Technical College are doing their part to solve a large, nationwide shortage of truck drivers.
Read More »What The GRU Referendum Holds For The Fate Of East Gainesville Residents
The GRU Authority referendum on the November ballot will allow Gainesville residents to vote on whether GRU’s governing authority should be transferred to an independent board appointed by the city commission.
Read More »Belleview City Commission Restricts Internet Cafe Operations
Mayor Christine Dobkowski and members of the Belleview City Commission voted 5-0 to approve a new city ordinance that will regulate how internet cafes are allowed to operate within city limits.
Read More »Marion County Veterinary Center Offers Acupuncture For Horses
A new veterinarian center in Ocala is offering acupuncture for horses to treat problems like muscle pain and respiratory issues.
Read More »See Coverage Of Florida’s 2018 Primary Election Results
From gubernatorial party nominations all the way down to school board and mayor's races, we have you covered for Florida's primary.
Read More »Gun, Loaded Magazine In Backpack At Ocala’s West Port High School Lead To Lockdown
Not even two full weeks of the 2018 school year have passed, and Marion County is dealing with another gun incident at a school.
Read More »Deadline Approaching To Update Voter Registration
Florida voters have until Monday, July 30, to change or update their party affiliations in order to vote in the August primaries.
Read More »Senior Community In Marion County Holds Hurricane Preparedness Meeting
Emergency managers for Rolling Greens, a mobile home community for seniors in Marion County, hosted the annual hurricane preparedness meeting for residents.
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