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.
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"Like her, I'm called to work with those who are less fortunate."
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Cable, Internet and Phone access was knocked out for many throughout the US on Wednesday.
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Steven A. Reed was pronounced dead after his semi-tractor trailer veered across three lanes of traffic.
Read More »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.
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The 2016 Florida Legislature appears to have been the richest in recent history. And a couple of incoming freshmen, recently elected without opposition, could help make the 2017 class even wealthier. The makeup of the 160 members of the 2016 Legislature, considered a "part-time" lawmaking body where people earn about $30,000 a year, featured at least 55 millionaires --- three more than in the prior session, according to newly filed financial-disclosure reports. Also, the paperwork for seven members wasn't available Tuesday morning on the Commission on Ethics website.
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Ocala is removing septic tanks and wells from local properties in an effort to decrease pollution in Florida's lakes, rivers and natural springs. The city has completed 160 projects and is on pace to address 30-40 projects per week during the nine-month, $10 million program.
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Blair filed paperwork late Monday to waive his arraignment hearing scheduled for Tuesday.
Read More »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 …
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Alachua County plans to transition to the system in 2017.
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