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Community
9 months ago
Beloved hippo Lu, star of Homosassa Springs and TV fame, dies at 65

Lucifer the hippopotamus, known for his roles on Daktari! and decades at the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, was a global favorite and Citrus County icon.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Former CEP speaker Angela Suggs arrested for fraud, theft tied to Florida Sports Foundation

Suggs, now FAMU’s athletic director, is accused of misusing over $24K in public funds for personal expenses—including casino trips—while leading the Florida Sports Foundation.

State
9 months ago
Defunct Ocala: Silver Springs, Florida’s lost jungle of wonders

Exploring the lost landmarks and attractions that shaped Marion County’s past.

Group of wild turkeys, including gobblers displaying fanned tails, in a grassy area with palm trees and brush in Marion County, Florida.
State
9 months ago
Help FWC track wild turkeys in Florida: Report sightings through Aug. 31

Florida wildlife officials seek public help monitoring wild turkey nesting and poult survival to support long-term conservation.

State
9 months ago
Hurricane season starts June 1, but Florida’s usual tax break for supplies is on hold

Gov. Ron DeSantis says a tax holiday will happen, just not before the season starts.

Local
9 months ago
From animal protection to firefighter benefits, new Florida laws address local concerns

Starting July 1, these are just a few of the changes Floridians will see—from harsher penalties to stronger protections.

Aerial view of storm-ravaged homes and debris scattered across Cedar Key, Florida, after Hurricane Helene.
Local
10 months ago
More nervous than ever: Floridians urged to prepare as hurricane season nears

After a record-breaking 2024, anxiety is rising as AAA urges residents to review insurance and fortify homes before the next storm hits.

Weather Updates
10 months ago
After a brutal 2024, NOAA warns of even busier 2025 hurricane season

Florida residents urged to prepare now as forecasters predict 13 to 19 named storms and up to five major hurricanes.

A young angler smiles with his father after catching a Gulf red snapper off the coast of Florida.
Local
10 months ago
Gulf anglers can look forward to record-long red snapper season in 2025

Longer 2025 Gulf Red Snapper season expected to boost tourism and fishing along Crystal River, Cedar Key, and Yankeetown.

Local
10 months ago
Florida to ban fluoride in tap water: What it means for Ocala families

New law signed by Gov. DeSantis takes effect July 1, ending decades of fluoride use in public water systems.

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