A third victim, David Griffis, has died after being shot by a former trucking company colleague. Griffis was 44.
Read More »‘Pillar To This Community’ Gone From Union County After Pritchett Trucking Shootings
James Tallman, a Union County commissioner, said Marvin Pritchett’s death leaves a hole in the community. “And we’re going to dearly miss him.”
Read More »Gunman Kills Two Others, Himself In Union County
The Union County Sheriff's Office in Lake Butler says a longtime employee of Pritchett Trucking Company killed himself after fatally shooting his former boss and a coworker and wounding two others.
Read More »Union County High students earn CNA licenses before graduation
A health occupation certification class allows Union County High School students to get their certified nursing assistant license before graduating from high school.
Read More »Proposal could increase pay for state employees in North Central Florida
The House has proposed a $1,400 pay raise for state employees. The Senate has proposed a 3 percent pay raise for state employees. Members of the House and Senate will have until early May to reach a final decision on the state's new budget. If passed, the pay raise would take effect Nov. 1.
Read More »Mar. 28, 2013: Afternoon News In 90
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: Ocala ban on voluntary burns, Dove World Outreach Center property, South Florida lottery generosity, gay rights hearings, Cypress banks reopen.
Read More »March 25, 2013: Afternoon News in 90
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.
Read More »Union middle schoolers offered opportunity for Microsoft Office certification
Students at Lake Butler Middle School have the option to get ahead in their business schooling by getting certified in Microsoft Office during their eighth grade year.
Read More »Teen admits to making up stabbing, burglary story to police
A 19-year-old woman living on the line between Bradford and Clay counties could face charges after making up a story to police about a burglar stabbing her in the leg.
Read More »Gov. Rick Scott proposes $2,500 pay raise for teachers
Gov. Rick Scott proposed a $2,500 pay raise for full-time teachers in a speech at Ocoee Middle School in Orlando. His proposal must be approved by state legislature and comes after another proposal to increase K-12 funding.
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