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The Willie Mae Stokes Community Center officially opened its doors Dec. 1, and founders of the center believe it will create a number of new opportunities and resources with it.
Read More »Willie Mae Stokes Community Center Opens in Micanopy
Soul Surfer | Lance Maki Finds Peace In Religion And Surfing
Seventy-one year old surfer Lance Maki had a defining moment that changed the course of his life. In this hardship, it was his spirituality that saved him both in and out of the water.
Read More »Florida Influencers Shine Light On Priority Issues
On the final day of the Florida Priorities Summit, influencers from across the state proposed solutions to those issues after brainstorming for two and a half hours in search of common ground.
Read More »One Year After Irma, Some Marion County Cities Lack Reimbursement From FEMA
Cities in Marion County are still awaiting money from FEMA to mend hurricane damages. Ocala incurred $7.5 million in damages.
Read More »Photo Gallery: Decision Day In Alachua County
Lining up to vote The returns come in
Read More »Voters Line Up Behind Constitutional Amendments
Felons will get voting rights automatically restored after serving their sentences, vaping in workplaces will be illegal and greyhound racing will be banned in Florida under a series of constitutional amendments approved Tuesday.
Read More »The Clam Farmer: Concern Over Water Quality Key for Mike Hodges
Cedar Key clam farmer Mike Hodges makes his living on the water and worries about water quality and the environment, but he is also a proponent of smaller government and deregulation. He grew up a Democrat, but trusts the Republicans to make better decisions about viable solutions.
Read More »When The Post-Hurricane Laundry Piles Up, This Is The Place To Go In Port St. Joe
The town's one open laundromat — The Laundry Basket — has been a blessing.
Read More »Panama City Residents Face Long Road To Recovery After Michael
Panhandle residents remain resilient while waiting for help and starting the rebuilding process weeks after Hurricane Michael ripped apart their homes and neighborhoods.
Read More »The Story Of The Search For Jungle Friends’ Escaped Capuchin Monkey
A 7-pound capuchin monkey named Carli escaped from the Jungle Friends Primate Sanctuary on Oct. 21. Staff members have searched and tried to lure her home with food, but she hasn't been found.
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