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Operation Hope in Fellsmere needs volunteers to distribute food and school supplies
FELLSMERE — Operation Hope in Fellsmere needs volunteers as the organization provides food, clothing and basic supplies to Treasure Coast families. Founded in 1997, Operation Hope of Greater Florida distributes food monthly to families in need. The organization also collects school supplies in August, turkeys in November and toys in December. ...
Officials reluctant to force couple to remove protective fence
Officials in The Villages can’t seem to find an answer as a couple in The Villages fights to keep their protective fence. Peter and Nancy Blackmore of the Village of Caroline erected the stockade fence more than a decade ago on The Villages’ eastern front. Their home backs up to Cherry Lake Road. At first, they hoped to block out noise from traffic. They added “K-9 on Duty,” signs to deter potential foot traffic from wandering in from the increasingly busy roadway. Now the massive Hammock Oaks development across Cherry Lake Road will soon be home to thousands of new Lady Lake residents.
Gators grab 2025 five-star wideout Vernell Brown III, out of Jones High School
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Billy Napier’s 45th birthday is a memorable one as he nets another top ten in-state wideout, Vernell Brown III from Jones High School in Orlando, FL. On Sunday, during a live video on the On3 Recruiting YouTube page, Brown picked Florida over Ohio State, Miami,...
Volusia County toddler dies in apparent drowning
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A 2-year-old boy died Saturday in an apparent accidental drowning on his family's property in Osteen, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office said they were called just before 6 p.m. to assist in the search for Levi Dellarco on his family's 10-acre property on Flowing Creek Way in Osteen.
DeSantis endorses 23 Florida school board candidates, including 2 in Volusia, Flagler
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed 23 school board candidates Friday afternoon, according to a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, which included candidates from both Volusia and Flagler counties. DeSantis endorsed Derek Barrs, who is running for District 3 in Flagler County, and Donna Brosemer, who is running for District 4 in Volusia County. ...
Northeast FL Surf Report #1 Sunday 6:40 AM 07.21.2024
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Central Florida Woman Arrested for Threats Against Governor Ron DeSantis
A 20-year-old Central Florida woman was arrested for death threats against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Danyele Callaway, from Riverview near Tampa, after she made the online death threats to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. On July 8, 2024, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement...
Back-to-school supply giveaways across Central Florida
Going back to school doesn’t have to be a summer bummer! Here are back-to-school events across Central Florida to get your student excited and prepared for the new school year. Orange County. July 20 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Meadow Woods Recreation Center. 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle,...
Up and washing: News 6 tests out new Daytona Beach Buc-ee’s car wash
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – With over 100 gas pumps, it only makes sense that a Buc-ee’s should have a sizable car wash. News 6 took a spin in the new car wash at the Daytona Beach location. According to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, the car wash — just off LPGA Boulevard and bordering Interstate 95 — opened with quiet fanfare on Wednesday.
American Association of State Troopers searching for 2024 best-looking cruiser
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Florida Highway Patrol wants your vote. The agency is trying to repeat for the best-looking cruiser. The American Association of State Troopers holds the competition each year. The Florida Highway Patrol won last year with more than 180,000 votes. This year’s photo submission was a collaboration with Space Florida and […]
Farm Share, Florida food bank distributes hurricane kits
Heavy winds, flooding, and destruction are all things that come to mind every year when hurricane season comes around. This hurricane season has already had its first category five hurricane of the year, and there is still activity to be had in the tropics. With one month to go until...
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