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North Central Florida farmers are investing in new precision farming techniques using GPS to save on fuel and fertilizers.
Read More »Florida Farmers Get Precise With Planting
Reptile Handler’s Apprentice Charged In Escape Of Ocala Pet Cobra
The apprentice to a reptile handler has been charged with a misdemeanor weeks after a tan and yellow monocle cobra escaped from its enclosure in an Ocala home.
Read More »Florida Could Call On Other States To Help Combat Wildfires
So far this wildfire season, 1,400 wildfires have burned 60,000 acres across Florida. To better battle them, officials may seek out assistance from other states.
Read More »To Help Farmers, Marion County Appoints Agricultural Deputy
The Marion County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that it will be assigning a deputy to just agricultural duties, such as assisting with missing or loose livestock, helping the county's animal-control employees and investigating stolen farm equipment.
Read More »Rain Pulls North Central Florida Out Of Severe Drought
This week's rainfall has pulled all of North Central Florida out of severe drought, but some areas remain in a moderate drought.
Read More »Lightning Sets Summerfield House Ablaze; 2 Dogs Missing
A lightning strike set a house on fire in Summerfield early this morning as severe weather passed through North Central Florida. Both residents escaped, but two dogs are missing.
Read More »Annual Fundraising Event Supporting Local Non-Profits Raises Close To $850,000
The annual 24-hour "Amazing Give" event raised funds for 75 local non-profit organizations
Read More »Home Bound Man Finds Freedom
Thanks to Northern Central Florida’s Rebuilding Together agency, a non-profit founded in Alachua, Valesco-Farnes is now able to leave his home to run every-day errands.
Read More »In Photos: 352Creates Unleashes Creativity In Depot Park
The second annual 352Creates gathering at Depot Park Saturday allowed people to participate in a variety of activities from Irish dancing, singing, mural painting and other crafts,
Read More »Water Shortage Leads To Warning Order For Seven Counties
Seven counties in North Central Florida are under a Water Shortage Warning Order after a 12-month rainfall deficit. Counties are advised to conserve water.
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