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School district brainstorms idea to build Vanguard High its own football stadium
After years of Vanguard High School’s football program using the off-campus Booster Stadium, the school district is brainstorming future plans to build a stadium on school property. The property, which is about 30 acres, was donated to the school with the intention of building a stadium on it in...
Rocky Mount utility crews transition emergency response from western North Carolina to Florida
As Hurricane Milton approaches landfall, crews from North Carolina are preparing to head to Florida to assist in hurricane recovery. Some of those crews come from Rocky Mount's Department of Energy Resources. Casey Temple has been working 16-hour days restoring power in Western North Carolina. "Everybody knows what it's like...
Unexpected safety tip from Marion County could keep families connected during emergencies
OCALA, Florida - As Hurricane Milton approaches, Marion County officials have shared an unexpected safety tip to help residents stay connected even during long-term service outages. The tip involves activating the satellite messaging feature on certain smartphones.For iPhone 14 and newer models, users should ensure their phones are updated to the latest operating system, enable iMessage, and set up emergency contacts and family sharing, according to Ocala Fire Rescue. Google Pixel users with models Pixel 9 and newer can access emergency satellite features by setting Google Messages as their primary app and using the satellite option to call 911. Additionally, the Federal Communications Commission has granted permission for Starlink and T-Mobile to enable satellite texting services for Florida residents ahead of the storm. Users will know they are connected to a Starlink satellite if their phone shows one-to-two bars of signal and the network name reads "T-Mobile SpaceX."This feature is beneficial for emergency services and roadside assistance, although messages may take longer to send under these conditions, stated the source.
Hurricane Milton Update #10 – New shelter opens and two shelters full
Meadowbrook Elementary School is now the sole open general population/pet-friendly emergency shelter. The post Hurricane Milton Update #10 – New shelter opens and two shelters full appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Alachua County and City of Gainesville take next step in implementing school zone speed cameras
Both Alachua County and the City of Gainesville took steps toward implementing school zone speed cameras recently The post Alachua County and City of Gainesville take next step in implementing school zone speed cameras appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
SBA adds Alachua County to Florida Disaster Declaration
Alachua County businesses and residents are now eligible to apply for SBA's low-interest disaster loan program for losses from Hurricane Helene The post SBA adds Alachua County to Florida Disaster Declaration appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Gentiva Ocala Metro India Fest
The free community-wide cross-cultural experience held October 5th at Citizens’ Circle in downtown Ocala, which was hosted by the Strategic Community Alliance, featured a flash-dance mob, trivia competitions, a fashion show, Indian food and beverages, art, activities for kids, and classical, folk and Bollywood dances.
Land Conservation and Management Program mandatory meeting rescheduled
Due to Hurricane Milton, the Alachua County Land Conservation and Management Program is re-scheduling the mandatory pre-quote meeting to October 16 The post Land Conservation and Management Program mandatory meeting rescheduled appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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