North Central Florida Making Progress On Debris Clean-up

September 20, 2017 State of Florida 0

North Central Florida counties have submitted their plans for debris cleanup following Gov. Rick Scott's Monday directive that they do so, and one, Columbia County, says it's almost done.

Guinn Stays Mayor, Grabelle Wins Council Seat In Ocala Elections

September 20, 2017 Government and politics 0

Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn was elected for a fourth term in the city's elections on Tuesday, while Justin Grabelle won the City Council's District 5 seat.

After Irma, Debris Pick Up Begins Around North Central Florida

September 15, 2017 Public safety, University of Florida, Weather 0

Parts of North Central Florida started the process of recovering from Hurricane Irma by picking up storm debris around several zones in the region. The pickup process after Hurricane Hermine in 2016 took about two weeks, but there is no estimate for how long this one will take.

Police: Post-Irma Line Cutter At Ocala Gas Station Slams Employee

September 14, 2017 Public safety 0

A 25-year-old man was arrested by Ocala police Wednesday after they say he cut a car line waiting for gas and picked up and slammed a station employee.

Power Still Out? Here’s Why

September 13, 2017 Public safety 3

Over 700,000 North Central Florida utility customers are still without power.

4 Motels In 5 Nights: Life On The Run From Irma

September 13, 2017 Weather 0

MIAMI — It was a scene you would never expect to find in the United States, the land of hot dog eating contests and supersized Slurpees — hundreds of people wandering around forlorn, looking for food, against a backdrop of downed tree branches and a flattened gas station with no …

Hurricane Irma Recovery Updates For North Central Florida

September 9, 2017 Public safety, Weather 2

Live Blog Hurricane Irma Original Post Schools: Alachua County: closed through Tuesday Clay County: district schools and offices will remain closed through Wednesday, September 13th College of Central Florida: closed Friday and Monday Dixie County: closed Friday and Monday Duval County: early dismissal Thursday and closed Friday Hernando County: closed Thursday and Friday …

Ahead Of Irma, Florida Farmers Seek Shelter For Cattle

September 6, 2017 Animals 1

In preparation for Hurricane Irma’s potential landfall in Florida on Saturday, farmers and livestock owners across the state are searching for secure facilities for their animals.

In Photos: Florida Preparing For Hurricane Irma

September 6, 2017 Weather 0

With Hurricane Irma making its way towards the southeastern United States, Floridians are rushing to the store, pumping their cars with gas and filling sandbags. Here are images from around the state.