As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida’s west coast, Governor DeSantis urges residents to finalize evacuation plans, while the state mobilizes resources, including fuel reserves, flood barriers, and National Guard assistance.
Tarps will be handed out to residents while supplies last.
Florida gas prices fell 7 cents per gallon last week, with the state average now at $3.10 per gallon despite rising oil prices and potential Hurricane Milton impacts.
In preparation for the storm, DeSantis signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency, which has since been expanded to 51 counties.
Denee Varnum Richardson, music director at Souls Harbor Church in Belleview, FL, has been shaped by a family legacy of musical talent, recording since age 11, and performing globally to spread the gospel.
The Florida Department of Transportation says that only one ramp will be closed at a time.
The Marion County Board of Commissioners recognized the Marion County 4-H program during National 4-H Week for empowering youth with critical life skills and fostering future leaders.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 16-year-old Aubrey Collins, last seen in Paisley, and urges the public to contact authorities with any information on her whereabouts.
Quick action by Marion County Fire Rescue saved three kittens trapped inside a car’s grill, now safe and ready for adoption.
Ocala Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle in a pond, rescuing a driver experiencing a medical emergency after a crash in Fore Ranch.