Local
2 years ago
Cigarette litter prevention program launches in Alachua County

Keep Alachua County Beautiful receives $10,000 to install, maintain and repair Gainesville cigarette receptacles.

Local
2 years ago
Marion County 2023-24 legislative priorities unveiled

The Marion County Board of Commissioners has announced its legislative goals for the upcoming session, ranging from roadway development to swimming at Silver Springs.

Local
2 years ago
Samaritan’s Purse continues to help children in need

Operation Christmas Child invites Ocala residents to donate school supplies to children across the world.

Students at HERricane Summer Camp posing with large check
Local
2 years ago
Duke Energy writes $300,000 in local emergency preparedness grants

Local emergency services receive immense funding for storm kits and other equipment as hurricane season approaches.

4-H National Forestry Champs - Jerimiah Caswell, Caroline Cassidy, Abree Perryman, and Lydia Sharp
Local
2 years ago
Marion County 4-H wins National Forestry Invitational Competition

This year’s 4-H National Forestry Invitational champs hail from Marion County!

Local
2 years ago
Welding program to expand at Dunnellon High School

The Marion County School Board will contribute over $200,000 to expand the program by March.

Local
2 years ago
Six schools to receive fencing modifications

Several Marion County elementary schools will receive security fencing upgrades by December. Is your child’s school on the list?

Local
2 years ago
Sun City Center woman and Lady Lake man earn TOPS® Recognition

Two north-central Florida residents were crowned Queen and King in a statewide weight loss competition.

Southwest Florida Water Management District
Local
2 years ago
Southwest Florida Water Management District makes land purchase in Citrus County

The acquisition of Jordan Ranch will help conserve wetlands, marshes and forests along the Withlacoochee River.

Duke Energy
Local
2 years ago
$682,000 in Duke Energy grants provide economic boost to Florida communities

UF says the funding will go toward bringing new biotechnology businesses and jobs to north-central Florida.