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Crime & Safety
21 hours ago
Two Gainesville Police Officers Injured, Shooting Suspect Killed, Victim with Fatal Wound Found Nearby

A shooting suspect has been killed, and two Gainesville Police Department officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident on Jan. 14.

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Education
23 hours ago
Marion County’s High School Graduation Rate Continues to Climb

Marion County’s high school graduation numbers are now at a four-year high.

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Entertainment
24 hours ago
McIntosh 1890s Festival, a Beloved 352 Annual Tradition, is Discontinued

The Friends of McIntosh announced on Tuesday, Jan. 13 that it would discontinue the McIntosh 1890s Festival after more than 50 years.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Ocala Marion County Transportation & Planning Recommends Adoption of State’s Target Zero for Cycling and Pedestrian Fatalities

The Ocala/Marion County TPO at their Technical Advisory Committee meeting Jan. 13, voted to recommend adopting the state target of zero for fatalities and serious injuries in 2026.

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Features
2 days ago
UF/IFAS Extension Experts Help Tavares Cemetery Become Accredited Arboretum

Tavares Cemetery is the first in the state to become accredited as an arboretum.

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Community
2 days ago
Alachua County Launches New Mobile App for Residents

Alachua County news and services are now at residents’ fingertips via a brand-new phone app.

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Community
2 days ago
Is Swimming Coming Back to Silver Springs? A Marion County Commissioner Says It’s Time

It’s up to the State of Florida to make the return of swimming to Silver Springs a reality.

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Business
2 days ago
CareerSource to Offer Free Cable Installation Boot Camp in Levy County

Florida’s CareerSource is holding another fiber optic job training boot camp in Levy County next month.

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