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Community
2 years ago
Gainesville Regional Airport breaks ground on new parking garage

It should be a lot easier to find a parking space at Gainesville Regional Airport in the future. A new parking garage will have 418 spots.

Community
2 years ago
UPDATE: Marion County residents geared up to fight Jumbolair expansion. Developer withdraws application, plans to revise proposal | PHOTOS & VIDEO

Before the planning and zoning meeting began, the county commission chair announced the owner of Jumbolair Aviation Estates had withdrawn the rezoning application.

State
2 years ago
These 10 car insurers have the highest market share in Florida

Insurify identified car insurance providers with the highest market share in Florida, using data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Community
2 years ago
Large, vocal turnout expected at Marion County Commission meeting to consider Jumbolair expansion

Marion County Commissioners will consider Jumbolair’s request to change the land-use designation at its meeting Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 2:00 p.m.

Community
2 years ago
Transportation planners want your input on proposal to widen a nearly 3-mile stretch of SR 40 in Marion County

The Florida Department of Transportation is providing multiple ways including a virtual option for you to participate in the public meeting which will be held on Tuesday, February 27, at 5:30 p.m.

State
2 years ago
Astronomers find what may be the universe’s brightest object with a black hole devouring a sun a day

Astronomers say the quasar is 12 billion light-years away and has been around since the early days of the universe.

Sports
2 years ago
William Byron launches Hendrick Motorsports’ 40th anniversary season with win in Daytona 500 | PHOTOS

The last Hendrick driver to win the Daytona 500 was Dale Earnhardt Jr. in 2014.

Jobs
2 years ago
Job fair coming to Marion County for those interested in being truck drivers

The job fair will be held on Thursday, Feb. 29, from 5-7 p.m. at Marion Technical College.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
UPDATE: Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods shares latest on condition of K-9 Leo

Deputies say they shot and killed a man who began shooting at them. They say the K-9 was injured in the crossfire.

Weather Updates
2 years ago
UPDATE: Monday morning weather forces another race schedule change at Daytona International Speedway

NASCAR says the Xfinity Series race will move to after the running of the Daytona 500 which is still expected to start at 4 p.m. Monday.