In 2015, rural Dixie County, Florida ranked among the highest in the state for opioid-related deaths. Now, less than one year after Gov. Rick Scott declared opioid addiction a statewide emergency in May, opioid deaths in the county have declined—but prevention efforts in children and teens persist.
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Rose Angel Gardens, a nonprofit organization based in Alachua, provides gardening therapy to North Central Florida veterans.
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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 …
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Early voting for Florida began Monday, and residents in many counties are able to vote early until Saturday, Nov. 5.
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This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
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This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
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Steven Howard was told to place a sprinkler on his property near the road to dampen the dirt, so the dust would not fly up when cars drove past.
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Thousands without power across the state as Floridians begin to clean up after Hurricane Hermine.
Read More »Bell High School will be used as a shelter for special needs people in both Gilchrist and Dixie County.
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A local family will auction off their home as part of a raffle to raise money for their nonprofit organization, OurVETS, which aims to provide aid to veterans in tough situations.
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