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Ocala fire station closes due to ‘air quality’ concerns, firefighters move temporarily
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Firefighters at one station in Ocala are packing up after concerns were raised about the air quality in the building. Officials say Ocala Fire Rescue Station 4, 3300 S.W. 20th St., will be closed until air quality test results are returned. The tests were ordered after concerns about condensation inside the building were reported.
Mother, who tested positive for narcotics, was found sIeeping in her apartment while her 2-year-old child was found 20 yards from a water canal, on a busy roadway
Jacksonville, FL – According to the police officials, the 22-year-old mom, later identified as IsabeIa, was arrested and later charged with negIect of a child after her 2-year-old child was found outside by himself, walking in the street. The investigation began on Monday after the 911 caller told the dispatcher that they found a little boy wandering around. The responding officers realized that the boy was found only 20 yards away from the water canal, which the boy could have easily accessed.
Laid off from a nearly six-figure job, this 61-year-old has been driving for delivery apps: 'I don't get a day off'
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. Laid off before the Covid-19 pandemic and has struggled to find full-time work since. Gets her income from delivering food and other items on delivery apps like Shipt but plans...
‘It’s disgusting:’ Over 1,000 pounds of trash picked up in Jacksonville Beach ‘5th of July’ cleanup
The Fourth of July has come and gone, but not without leaving a mess on Jacksonville’s beaches. One hundred and fifteen volunteers picked up more than 1,000 pounds of trash on Jacksonville Beach Friday morning after the 4th of July festivities.
Jehovah's Witnesses present 3-day convention this weekend
One of the largest organizers of global religious conventions will once again draw thousands to Jacksonville,In a world where bad news endlessly streams on social media, TV and radio, a three-day live event open to the public will deliver only good news! One of the largest convention organizations in the world returns to...
Local WWII veteran turns 100 years old on the Fourth of July
ORANGE PARK, Fla. – Dressed in their best patriotic partywear, dozens showed up to the VFW Post 5968 in Orange Park, not only to celebrate the Fourth of July, but to celebrate one special military veteran. Retired Navy Master Chief Fred Long turned 100 years old on Thursday. The...
Tesla hits SUV, sending it over Roosevelt Bridge in Stuart and onto a parking lot below
STUART — Two people survived a rear-end crash that sent their SUV off the Roosevelt Bridge and into the Safe Harbor Harborage Yacht Club condominiums parking area early Friday, police said. The female driver and her male passenger were in stable condition at a nearby hospital, Stuart police Lt. Richard Shine said...
Church, nonprofit helping people cool off as temperatures soar
The summer sun shows no sign of relenting in the next 10 days, but local humanitarians are trying to help disadvantaged people beat the heat. First Presbyterian Church Pastor Cliff Lyda said the front doors of his church’s Westminster Hall, 126 S. Second St., are open for people to go inside to grab a bottle of water and get out of the heat.
Gainesville voted #2 dog friendliest city, according to Sniffspot app
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - While there are apps to rent out rooms or maybe a whole house, Sniffspot is what many call an Airbnb for dogs. Hundreds of homeowners open their backyards for dogs as an alternative to a regular park. “A lot of people before they try Sniffspot, they...
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