The fate of a proposed Union County phosphate mine will be decided later this month. Commissioners will decide whether to approve or deny banning all mining permits for one year.
Read More »Mining Company Promises Innovation; Protesters Stand Ground
The company would create 181 jobs; it would also mine more than 7,000 acres of rural land over the next 20 to 30 years. With a vote from the Union County Board of Commissioners fast approaching, residents plan to protest until the bitter end.
Read More »Citizens Voice Concerns About Phosphate Mining in Bradford County
Citizens of Union and Bradford counties anticipate proposals for phosphate mines by New River. How will the Bradford County Commission address their concerns?
Read More »Union County Residents Fighting Phosphate Mining
Phosphate mining may be coming to Union and Bradford counties. It has the potential to create jobs and bolster the economy, but it may also harm the environment and public health.
Read More »Police Searching For Hannah Brim, 23, Believed To Be Dead
Police are conducting a recovery operation for Hannah Brim, 23, who was reported missing on Jan. 23.
Read More »Lavar Monte Thompson Convicted, But A Potential Death Penalty Sentencing Is On Hold
A Starke man was convicted of first-degree murder on Wednesday. His sentencing is on hold until the prosecution can whether the death penalty is applicable.
Read More »Where Alachua County’s Solid Waste Goes After It Leaves Your Home
Alachua County produces waste the equivalent of more than 2 million Americans. But not everyone knows where this waste goes.
Read More »The Couple That Gave Up Their Home To Serve the Homeless
Ken and Wendy Kebrdle left the American dream behind to help the homeless in Ocala. After serving as missionaries in Romania, they began holding training classes at churches to teach members about relationally-driven service as a substitute for handouts.
Read More »Local Lives: The Hot Sauce Boss From Lacrosse
The self-proclaimed 'Wizard of Odd' found a passion for selling hot sauces at farmer's markets. Joe Di Vito found the career he loves after 40 years, and takes pleasure in telling stories — including how one of his sauces was inspired by a visit from a UFO.
Read More »Sawmill Fire Contained By Firefighters, Debris Still Smoldering
Firefighters have worked to contain a fire at a Worthington Springs sawmill. The fire that was reported Wednesday morning at J.L. Wood Gator Reman sawmill continues to smolder as sawmill workers try clearing the debris.
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