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According to the Florida Department of Health, Yoho’s district consists of nearly 500,000 Medicaid recipients who could see a reduction or loss of coverage.
Read More »Officials Proclaim May 1 As “Immigrants’ Rights Day” In Gainesville
City officials celebrated Gainesville's immigrant community yesterday, declaring May 1 as "Immigrant's Rights Day," during May Day festivities at Bo Diddley Plaza.
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 »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
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