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Hoggetowne Medieval Faire organizers looking for new permanent venue
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Organizers of the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire are calling on residents to help them find a new permanent venue. The three-weekend event was previously held at the Alachua County fairgrounds until the venue was sold in 2020. Last year, the fair took place at Depot Park for...
Showers, Storms and your Independence Day Celebration
Update: Heavy rainfall has led to flooded roadways and Flood Advisories through 10:30 p.m. These stretch from southern Baker County to I-75 at Lake City and south across western Union County. Rain west of Highway 301 to I-75 will continue through late tonight, ending around midnight. Hot and humid conditions...
BREAKING: Large FDLE presence at the offices of Boukari Law and Alachua County Today
There is currently a large Florida Department of Law Enforcement presence at the downtown Alachua offices of Boukari Law and Alachua County Today. Access to the building is blocked by crime scene tape, and officers are standing outside the building. The post BREAKING: Large FDLE presence at the offices of Boukari Law and Alachua County Today appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Mom dies while holding her 1-year-old baby after daughter’s ex-boyfrend approached her while standing on the front porch of her home only to shoot her in the head
Jacksonville, FL – According to the police officials, the young teen, later identified as 16-year-old EIi, was taken into custody and later charged with murder and other charges in connection with the death of 38-year-old EuIaIia. Police officials said the boy shot the woman in the head while she was holding her 1-year-old baby. Luckily, the little baby was not harmed. The 38-year-old mom was suffering from life-threatening injuries when officers arrived on scene.
Local teen to represent Port Charlotte in state pageant
Local teen Aquinnah Mongillo brings glamour and generosity to the community, one rhinestone at a time. The 18-yearold will proudly be on stage representing Port Charlotte in the upcoming Miss Florida Teen USA Pageant. “This is my first-ever pageant, and I am not nervous at all. I am just excited!” said Mongillo. “I cannot wait to get on the stage! […] The post Local teen to represent Port Charlotte in state pageant first appeared on Charlotte County Florida Weekly.
Sawmill cited for 'willfully exposing workers to hazards' after death of 24-year-old
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The U.S. Department of Labor has determined a Georgia sawmill could have prevented a 24-year-old employee from suffering fatal injuries while working with a woodchipper if the company had ensured that federal safety regulations were followed. The department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigated the Dec....
Officials urge water safety on July Fourth after dozens have drowned in Florida this year
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla (CBS12) — As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, state and local officials are urging residents to prioritize water safety. Already this year, dozens of people in Florida have drowned. Over the past few weeks, our area has seen a tragic increase in drownings, with one life lost in St. Lucie County on Tuesday.
New Data Reveals Top 20 Cities In Florida Most Googled by Real Estate Investors
If you’re looking to invest in Florida Real Estate, new data shows Miami is still the number one spot in Florida. The information compiled by lending company Hard Money Lenders IO identified the most sought-after Florida cities by real estate investors, ranking Miami as the top choice and Gainesville as the least preferred.
More police officers relocating to Florida from other states
(The Center Square) – Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody welcomed new police officers to the state after they relocated from Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Mexico and New York. “Florida is the most pro-law enforcement state in the nation because we back our blue,” Moody said. “We’ve been spreading the word about all the great incentives to join our ranks, and individuals like the new Sarasota recruits have answered the call – leaving behind places where their service was not as appreciated as it is...
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