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Hurricane Hermine is downgraded as it races across the Southeast, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power.
Read More »Florida Begins Recovery After Hermine’s Wrath
Two Arrested During Marion County Crime Spree
Two suspects were arrested Tuesday morning during a crime spree at three convenience stores in Marion County, and a third suspect is still on the run.
Read More »Possible Storm May Impact Florida Voting
An incoming storm may affect turnout for early voting or Election Day in Florida.
Read More »School Starts Tomorrow, And Marion County Still Needs Nearly 100 More Teachers
Some positions are new, while others opened after teacher retirements or relocations to other districts.
Read More »Get To Know North Central Florida’s Democratic Delegates
The Democratic National Convention kicked off in Philadelphia Monday. Thousands of delegates from around the country are gathered to choose the party's candidate for the 2016 presidential election. Here are North Central Florida's Democratic delegates.
Read More »Former Abortion Clinic In Ocala To Become A Free Clinic For The Homeless
Interfaith Emergency Services in Marion County hopes to begin offering expanded health services for homeless and low-income residents by early August in what was formerly the Ocala Women's Center. The shelter's recent purchase of the women's center means it can begin offering primary medical, dental and counseling services as part of the Hope Clinic, a nonprofit, free clinic for the county's uninsured.
Read More »Dems Force Legislative Poll On Post-Pulse Special Session
Florida Democrats had little trouble rounding up enough members to call for a vote on whether to hold a special session dealing with gun control as a reaction to last month’s mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. However, it may be nearly impossible over the next week to …
Read More »‘Docs Versus Glocks’ Law Faces Key Court Test
THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, June 20, 2016 – Five years after Florida lawmakers passed what became known as the “docs v. glocks” law, a full federal appeals court will hear arguments Tuesday in a constitutional dispute that pits physicians against gun-rights advocates. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, meeting in Atlanta, will …
Read More »New NE Florida Trauma Center Refuels Fight
THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE — In another chapter in a long-running battle, a major Jacksonville hospital is challenging a decision by the Florida Department of Health to allow a rival hospital in Orange Park to open a trauma center. The challenge, filed by UF Health Jacksonville, was sent Wednesday to the …
Read More »Marion County Voters Get New Precincts With Redistricting
Registered voters in Marion County received district changes and new voting locations, due to recent revisions to Florida Congressional and state Senate district lines.
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