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New law will require transparency for red light cameras. Some Florida cities are making a killing
In the tiny city of West Miami, the sound of a red light camera shutter might as well sound like a cash register. Every month, the town of about 7,000 residents regularly snaps thousands of automated photos of people suspected of violating traffic laws. The money derived from six red light cameras amounts to more than 15% of the city’s total revenue, far higher than most other cities that run the programs.
National Hurricane Center gives update on Beryl, expected impacts from Florida to Texas
The National Hurricane Center on Friday morning (July 5) issued a morning update on YouTube, outlining the latest predictions for Hurricane Beryl as it moves across the Yucatan Peninsula and heads toward the Gulf of Mexico. While Beryl is expected to weaken as it makes its way across the peninsula,...
Winning $250K Lottery ticket sold at Florida Publix
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A winning Lottery ticket worth $250,000 was sold at a Publix in Florida on Wednesday, Lottery officials confirmed. The winning Double Play Lotto ticket was purchased at a Publix in Kissimmee. Check your tickets! Winning $214 million Powerball ticket sold at Miami Shores Publix. NOW PLAYING.
Outdoor workers react to federal government's heat protection proposal which Florida blocked
MIAMI -- In South Florida hundreds of workers are exposed to extreme heat, according to WeCount – a worker's center led by people who work outdoors."This is hot, hot… very hot," said a landscaper who goes by Mr. Knox, referring to working over eight hours a day under the heat advisory weather conditions in South Florida. "Without the breaks, staying in the sun too much and not hydrating, you pretty much can have a heat stroke," he added.Echoing him are agriculture workers, car washers, and roofers – just some of the men working outdoors on the Fourth of July holiday. ...
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed their funding. Ocala arts groups gathered to find a way forward.
After the stunning news of Gov. Ron DeSantis' veto of $32 million in state arts funding, the Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) got busy. On June 28, representatives from six local arts organizations met at the Brick City Center for the Arts to assess the effects of the funding cuts and brainstorm ideas and strategies to ensure the sustainability of arts programs in Marion County. ...
Marion County firefighter injured in house fire
Marion County Fire Rescue officials said Lt. Nicholas Ghigliotty was taken to UF Health Shands Hospital for treatment. He was later released. Ghigliotty, who has been with the department for 17 years, was the second firefighter injured while on the job in less than a year. On Nov. 1, 2023,...
Ocala (FL) Fire Rescue Welcomes Groundbreaking Addition to Fleet
Ocala Fire Rescue (OFR) introduced Ladder 3, a state-of-the-art firefighting apparatus, to its fleet, the department said in a Facebook post Thursday, July 4. This rig combines the equipment capabilities of a ladder truck with the water-pumping ability of a pumper and is a testament to the community’s commitment to public safety. The realization of Ladder 3 was made possible through funding provided by the Penny Sales Tax.
City seeking direction from Christian legal group on ‘unconstitutional’ prayer vigil
The Ocala City Council is looking for direction from a Christian legal organization as it continues to navigate a 2014 lawsuit over a prayer vigil that was deemed “unconstitutional.”. On Tuesday, July 2, City Attorney William Sexton provided a brief update on the lawsuit, which was filed by Art...
Back to School giveaway in Ocala on July 6
Legacy View Church is hosting a Back to School event on July 6 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church officials said school age children will receive a backpack with school supplies, a haircut and a meal. The event will be held in an open space across the street from Donovan's Barbershop at 1715 W. Silver Springs Blvd. For more information or to make a donation, call Deacon Gary Thornton at (407) 879-1038 or Prophetess Danielle Wiggins at (352) 292-5703. This article originally appeared on Ocala Star-Banner: Back to School giveaway in Ocala on July 6
We missed the ‘bombs bursting in air’ at Ocala’s drone show
We attended the inaugural drone show hoping to have a spectacular showing. The atmosphere was patriotic and we loved the food trucks being there. The live music was very good from the bands that played. There is something to say about the bombs bursting in air that we did not get with the drones. The show was nice, but lackluster in our opinion. I understand that it is more friendly for the environment and better for the animals that are scared of loud noises, but it was not what we were hoping for.
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