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Residents watch Alachua fireworks from different point of view
ALACHUA, Fla. (WCJB) - The city of Alachua put on its annual July 4 event in Legacy Park with spectators coming from all over North Central Florida. Event officials say that this is the largest small-town fireworks display. The celebration was made up of live musical performances, games, food vendors,...
Sheriff, OPD and state attorney Gladson threaten journalist with arrest and prosecution
At the cusp of reporting significant research about Marion County’s 911 communications infrastructure over six months, I asked county officials if a reporter could schedule a test call from my home in the county but just outside the Ocala city limits to see which 911 communication center the cell phone call would ring to.
Rain came down before fireworks shot up at Gainesville’s patriotic holiday event | PHOTOS
GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) – Before fireworks shot up, rain showered down on heads of holiday revelers at the University of Florida campus in Gainesville on Wednesday evening. Wet weather kept some people from attending WUFT’s annual Fanfares & Fireworks holiday event at the bandshell at Flavet Field. While we...
Small town of Micanopy symbolizes patriotic spirit in a big way on 4th of July | VIDEO
MICANOPY, FL (352today.com) – Nothing says 4th of July like Colonial re-enactors, classic cars and a kazoo band. Kazoo band?!?! If you’re in the Alachua County town of Micanopy, a kazoo band performing patriotic songs is all part of the 4th of July fun. People decked out in...
6 Marion County restaurants cited for high-priority violations
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
Honorable Mentions | June 28 – July 4, 2024
After multiple bear sightings in Ocala, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and Ocala Police Department collaborated to safely trap and release the bears into the wild. The city of Ocala recognized those involved in the effort at the July 2 city council meeting. The city of Ocala recognized the...
Ex-Marion County official accused of secretly recording couple in their hotel room
A lawsuit filed against Marion County government and one of its former high-ranking officials seeks $1 million in damages. At issue: the official's alleged effort to secretly record a married couple inside their hotel room. Mount Dora lawyer Anthony F. Sabatini filed the five-page lawsuit July 1 on behalf of plaintiffs Ashley Greene, Patrick Kirkowski and Danielle Anderson. The defendants are Kyle Drummer, who is the county's former director of public safety communications; and Marion County government....
North Central Florida Treasures - History of antique vases
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - This week on North Central Florida Treasures Art Adkins owner of Antique City mall in Micanopy explains the role of vases throughout different time periods in history. Vases were used to carry water and oil during the ancient period, Egyptians, Greeks and romans also used it...
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