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Marion County extends burn ban as wildfires burn in North Central Florida
Marion County extends burn ban as wildfires burn in North Central Florida
Marion County leaders are extending their mandatory burn ban for another seven days through next Tuesday, officials said
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February 18, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Marion County extends burn ban as wildfires burn in North Central Florida
Florida moves closer to eliminating yellow license plate stickers
Florida moves closer to eliminating yellow license plate stickers
The state could save $24 million by eliminating the costs associated with printing and distributing the stickers.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Florida moves closer to eliminating yellow license plate stickers
Animal rescue owner charged with cruelty; dead cats found in trash bags, 43 animals removed from property
Animal rescue owner charged with cruelty; dead cats found in trash bags, 43 animals removed from property
A 24-year-old self-proclaimed animal rescue owner is charged with aggravated animal cruelty, according to a Citrus Co. Sheriff’s Office spokesperson.
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February 18, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Animal rescue owner charged with cruelty; dead cats found in trash bags, 43 animals removed from property
Man sentenced to 45 years for Marion Oaks salon murder
Man sentenced to 45 years for Marion Oaks salon murder
Judge hands down prison term for 2024 shooting death outside hair salon in Marion County
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February 18, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Man sentenced to 45 years for Marion Oaks salon murder
Suwannee River officials present Water First North Florida project to Union County commissioners
Suwannee River officials present Water First North Florida project to Union County commissioners
Project aims to funnel reclaimed Jacksonville wastewater to the North Central Florida aquifer system
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February 17, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Suwannee River officials present Water First North Florida project to Union County commissioners
Democratic Rep. Jeffries calls out Congressman Fine for ‘Islamophobic’ comments
Democratic Rep. Jeffries calls out Congressman Fine for ‘Islamophobic’ comments
Democratic Leader U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is threatening “accountability” for Rep. Randy Fine, a Republican from North Central Florida, should his party take power
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February 17, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Democratic Rep. Jeffries calls out Congressman Fine for ‘Islamophobic’ comments
Family of 6 perish in fire in Dixie County, relatives confirm
Family of 6 perish in fire in Dixie County, relatives confirm
Two adults and their four children were killed when their home caught on fire in Dixie County
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February 17, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Family of 6 perish in fire in Dixie County, relatives confirm
Rollover crash delays traffic on Ocala highway; 3 people hurt
Rollover crash delays traffic on Ocala highway; 3 people hurt
Firefighters warned drivers of traffic delays on a major roadway in Ocala due to a rollover crash on Tuesday afternoon
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February 17, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Rollover crash delays traffic on Ocala highway; 3 people hurt
Gators to honor former Florida Basketball head coach’s father with moment of silence
Gators to honor former Florida Basketball head coach’s father with moment of silence
The father of legendary former University of Florida Men’s Basketball Coach Billy Donovan has died, and the university plans to honor the dedicated fan
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February 17, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Gators to honor former Florida Basketball head coach’s father with moment of silence
Gainesville rapper debuts coloring book celebrating his hometown
Gainesville rapper debuts coloring book celebrating his hometown
A Gainesville artist known as Mr. Gainesville debuts his new coloring book, highlighting his love for the city
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February 17, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Gainesville rapper debuts coloring book celebrating his hometown
Man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for drug and firearm charges
Man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for drug and firearm charges
Kendrick Hills Jr. pleaded guilty to trafficking and possession charges in November
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February 17, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for drug and firearm charges
Marion County deputies investigate shots fired in drive-by
Marion County deputies investigate shots fired in drive-by
Marion County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating reports of gunfire in the northwest Ocala area on Monday night
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February 17, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Marion County deputies investigate shots fired in drive-by
Santa Fe College hosts summit on artificial intelligence advancements
Santa Fe College hosts summit on artificial intelligence advancements
Santa Fe College hosted the ‘Artifact Summit’ at the Blount Center on Feb. 13, focusing on advancements in artificial intelligence.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Santa Fe College hosts summit on artificial intelligence advancements
Florida schedules fourth execution of 2026
Florida schedules fourth execution of 2026
Death row inmate Michael King, convicted inthe 2008 murder of Denise Amber Lee, is set to die on March 17.
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February 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Florida schedules fourth execution of 2026
Dixie County holds their Night to Shine event
Dixie County holds their Night to Shine event
Sheriff Darby Butler and his wife joined deputies and sheriffs from other counties in crowning the kings and queens of the event.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Dixie County holds their Night to Shine event
Fort White Council members meet to discuss whether to dissolve the town
Fort White Council members meet to discuss whether to dissolve the town
This meeting comes after they met in January and then Columbia County leaders met in February regarding the topic.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Fort White Council members meet to discuss whether to dissolve the town
Funeral arrangements set for civil rights advocate Roberta Lopez
Funeral arrangements set for civil rights advocate Roberta Lopez
Service scheduled for Friday as community mourns loss of two advocates within one day
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February 17, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Funeral arrangements set for civil rights advocate Roberta Lopez
Community voices concerns over proposed Alachua County school closures at East Gainesville town hall
Community voices concerns over proposed Alachua County school closures at East Gainesville town hall
Anxiety, frustration and calls for transparency filled a packed East Gainesville church Monday evening as families gathered to discuss proposed school zoning changes
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February 17, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Community voices concerns over proposed Alachua County school closures at East Gainesville town hall
Firefighters extinguish house fire in northwest Gainesville
Firefighters extinguish house fire in northwest Gainesville
Firefighters say they responded to a home near the intersection of Northwest 36th Street and 20th Avenue on reports of a house fire
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February 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Firefighters extinguish house fire in northwest Gainesville
NAACP president reflects on 2 Alachua County civil rights advocates after their deaths
NAACP president reflects on 2 Alachua County civil rights advocates after their deaths
Rosa Williams and Roberta Lopez died within days of each other, leaving a lasting impact on North Central Florida
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February 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM
NAACP president reflects on 2 Alachua County civil rights advocates after their deaths
Florida House moves to limit governor’s emergency fund use before expiration
Florida House moves to limit governor’s emergency fund use before expiration
The fund has been controversial because the money has been used on the state’s immigration enforcement effort under an emergency order issued in 2023.
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February 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Florida House moves to limit governor’s emergency fund use before expiration
World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday with special Denny’s breakfast
World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday with special Denny’s breakfast
Manager Renne Decker said preparations for the special centennial celebration began immediately after McCarthy made his request.
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February 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM
World War II veteran celebrates 100th birthday with special Denny’s breakfast
Former Archer mayor, civil rights advocate Roberta Lopez, dies
Former Archer mayor, civil rights advocate Roberta Lopez, dies
A former mayor and civil rights advocate from Archer, Roberta “Betty” Campbell Lopez, has died, family members say
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February 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Former Archer mayor, civil rights advocate Roberta Lopez, dies
UF Health launches virtual cancer education program
UF Health launches virtual cancer education program
UF Health Oncology launches new virtual program designed to expand educational and support services for all types of cancer.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
UF Health launches virtual cancer education program
Oaks Mall shooter arrested on gun charges
Oaks Mall shooter arrested on gun charges
The man accused of firing a gun in the Oaks Mall on Valentine’s Day was arrested for illegally possessing a gun
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February 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Oaks Mall shooter arrested on gun charges