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Gainesville Fire and Rescue is deployed to help with search and rescue in Texas
Local
1 year ago
Gainesville Fire Rescue District Chief deploys to Texas with Florida USAR Task Force 8

Gainesville Fire Rescue has deployed to Texas to help with search and rescue after devastating floods swept through the area.

Local
1 year ago
Belleview lands $1 million to expand wastewater plant and cut septic use

State funding fuels major infrastructure upgrade as Belleview prepares for growth and protects water quality.

Local
1 year ago
Millions pour in to fix Lowell’s water crisis: State funds boost Marion County’s plan for clean, reliable water

With $5.75 million in total funding approved, Marion County takes major step toward replacing contaminated wells in Lowell with a safe public water system.

Local
1 year ago
DeSantis greenlights $3M+ for Marion County projects: Historic Ma Barker House, clean water in Lowell, and NW 49th upgrades

Governor Ron DeSantis approves key Marion County priorities in the 2025 state budget, delivering millions for heritage preservation, clean drinking water, and safer roads.

State
1 year ago
DeSantis vetoes $6.25M Ocklawaha River restoration funding, delaying long-awaited project

Despite bipartisan support and projected economic and environmental benefits, the governor cut funding for restoring Florida’s most ecologically significant river system from the 2025–26 state budget.

State
1 year ago
DeSantis signs $117.4B state budget in Wildwood, prioritizing tax relief, education, and debt repayment

Governor highlights $2 billion in tax relief, record education funding, historic Everglades investment, and continued debt reduction during Wildwood budget signing.

Education
1 year ago
College of Central Florida earns Purple Star Campus designation for veteran support

CF recognized by Florida Department of Education for its commitment to student veterans and military families through dedicated services, peer support, and education benefits guidance.

Education
1 year ago
UF researchers use Hurricane Helene data to track pitch canker spread in pine forests

With federal funding, UF/IFAS scientists study how hurricane winds may worsen fungal disease outbreaks in Southeastern timberlands, aiming to protect the region’s $100B forestry economy.

State
1 year ago
Paris Richardson crowned Miss Florida 2025, marking historic win for Gainesville

Ocala’s Caroline Schapansky named finalist as Gainesville celebrates first Miss Florida title in over 70 years.

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State
1 year ago
Record-breaking Fourth of July travel expected as 4.6 million Floridians hit the road

AAA forecasts 72.2 million Americans will travel for Independence Day 2025, with Florida seeing historic highs in road trips, flights, and cruises.

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