Two Ocala residents chose to flee their home Monday night after U.S. Forest Service officials conducted a controlled fire to stop the spread of the 67-acre Connor Wildfire in the Ocala National Forest. This technique, called a “burnout,” is used to regulate wildfires by burning surrounding vegetation and creating a …
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The Southwest Florida Water Management Company issued a phase one water shortage, affecting water use in The Villages. This is the first shortage issued in more than six years.
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On Monday, a group of protesters gathered outside of the Dunnellon Compress Station, where the Sabal Trail Pipeline is being constructed in Marion County. The protesters were speaking against the pipeline and defending James Marker, who was killed by police a month ago after allegedly shooting at the pipeline, leading police on a car chase and brandishing his weapon.
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Researchers tested water in 16 north Florida schools. All 16 had elevated levels of lead.
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Dunnellon City Beach reopened last week after being closed since November due to issues with erosion.
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First Magnitude and the Florida Museum of Natural History have partnered to create a limited-edition craft beer to raise money for the Miami blue butterfly.
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Is beef still on America's dinner table? Despite a new Natural Resources Defense Council's study that found Americans consumed 19 percent less beef from 2005-2014, a local farmer has a different perspective on beef consumption.
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Florida's Ocklawaha River has a rich history, from being a place for Native Americans burial mounds to helping in logging transports to kayak tours today. See a gallery of a recent tour at WUFT.org.
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Seven counties in North Central Florida are under a Water Shortage Warning Order after a 12-month rainfall deficit. Counties are advised to conserve water.
Read More »Two separate fires in Ocala apartment complexes resulted in the evacuation of 49 people from their homes Tuesday. Ocala Fire Rescue and the Red Cross helped to provide immediate assistance to the victims.
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