The state semifinal playoff game between the Hawthorne Hornets and Blountstown Tigers will remain in Hawthorne on Friday, Dec. 2, despite complaints from the Pahokee Blue Devils about crowd control and inadequate security. Former Hawthorne Mayor Matt Surrency hoped the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) would see the complaints …
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The state invested about $27 million into sprucing up Hawthorne, including an updated water system, a new fire station, dramatically improved park facilities, a new downtown road and a popular wellness center.
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Gainesville’s bid to seek municipal partners for building a broadband network is getting mixed initial reviews.
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Matt Surrency didn't always want to follow in his mother and grandmother's footsteps as a local politician. Now, he's celebrating his sixth term as mayor of Hawthorne.
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The Hawthorne City Commission had its first workshop on Wednesday to create ordinances to avoid out-of-control block parties.
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The school is on the brink of closure, and the scores students receive on the FSA matter now more than ever.
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Once Hawthorne Middle/High School in May earned a D rating on the state accountability report, school officials chose the option to try one last time to improve its score to a C. Another D or worse, and the school closes.
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Hawthorne has a new internet service provider, but most parts of the city still have an outdated connection.
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What is the city's mayor, Matt Surrency, doing to help solve his constituents' digital problems?
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Hawthorne's plan to annex 1,200 of Plum Creek's acres will move forward without legal challenge from Alachua County.
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