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Dunnellon’s LJ Woods’ athletic versatility makes him a tiger on the field
DUNNELLON, FL (352today.com) – LJ Woods seems to be genetically predisposed toward athletics. His father, Regas, is a two-time member of the U.S. Paralympic team, and he has a number of family members who have succeeded in various athletic disciplines. So, it was easy to draw the conclusion that...
Miami is banking on immigrants to help with the city's imminent teacher shortage
A critical shortage will be affecting students across the state of Florida soon, according to a recent study by Florida Tax Watch which uncovered that school administrators have been scrambling to find enough qualified teachers for the 2024-25 school year. A lot of it, unsurprisingly, has to do with wages....
Vote! Decide this week's Marion County Athlete of the Week with 29 nominees to choose from
The 2024-25 Florida high school sports season is alive and well for fall sports, including the granddaddy of them all, football. Volleyball teams around the county opened their schedules last week as well. Trinity Catholic, Lake Weir, Meadowbrook Academy, and Vanguard were the only teams to survive the first wave of games undefeated....
I-75 crash near Newberry exit blocks one lane
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - UPDATE: All lanes are clear as of 2 p.m. Sunday. One northbound lane of I-75 is still blocked after Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers responded to a crash that resulted in injuries Sunday afternoon. Around noon, troopers were sent to mile marker 388 following a reported...
WORKWEEK WEATHER: More showers and thunderstorms ahead
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Counting down the days until you can enjoy the long Labor Day holiday weekend?. You just need to get through the work and school week. It’ll be another soggy one as we approach the end of August. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecast calls for rain every day this week.
El Patrón opens new Mexican restaurant in Ocala
A new Mexican restaurant just joined the scene in southwest Ocala. El Patron Mexican Grill and Bar is now open at 3101 SW 34th Avenue, #1000. The new restaurant is in the Shoppes at Paddock Park, near the Paddock Mall. Billed as a “fiesta for your taste buds,” the restaurant...
BUSINESS BUZZ: Sarasota Airport CEO wins award for contributions to Florida aviation
The Florida Airports Council has presented Fredrick J. Piccolo, president and CEO of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority, with the 2024 Aviation Leadership Award. This award is given to an airport professional who has demonstrated outstanding service and contributions to the Florida airport community. ...
Walmart shoplifting suspect back behind bars after latest arrest
A Walmart shoplifting suspect is back behind bars after her latest arrest. Lucrecia Charron, 53, of Summerfield, was booked without bond Saturday at the Marion County Jail. She has been charged with violating her probation in Lake County. Charron was arrested Aug. 9 after allegedly stealing binoculars, yellow safety glasses...
MCFR firefighters respond to Belleview mobile home fire
BELLEVIEW, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Fire Rescue responded to a mobile home fire on Saturday night. According to MCFR officials, units were dispatched to the home at 5:57 p.m. after a 911 caller reported seeing smoke through the windows. After less than 30 minutes, the fire was declared under...
Notable top recruiting target for Florida Football to be in attendance Saturday
As the clock ticks down to the Florida Gators' 2024 football season kickoff against the Miami Hurricanes on August 31, the excitement is building not just among fans, but also among some of the nation's top high school athletes. This marquee matchup is proving to be a unique opportunity for Florida to showcase its program to recruits across multiple sports, highlighting the university's commitment to excellence both on the field and on the court.
‘Canes Flashback to 1987: Miami 31 - Florida 4
The 1987 Miami Hurricanes finished 12-0 and dominated the majority of their schedule en rout to UM’s second National Championship in the 80’s. Coached by Jimmy Johnson, Miami only played in three games decided by less than 10 points. One of those blowouts came at the hands of...
Man who vandalized, threatened to bomb Gainesville City Hall arrested
Deputies booked James Alexander Dewar, 42, of Gainesville in Alachua County Jail on Friday on charges of property damage and threatening a public servant for several incidents that occurred throughout March.
Some Republicans Opposing Gov. DeSantis Plan To Include Golf Courses at Florida’s State Parks
From the Panhandle to Miami, golf courses and other outdoor activities are being proposed to be built on Florida’s state parks. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the launch of its 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative. This would increase millions from the state to expand Florida’s state parks with more campsites, cabins and outdoor recreation such as pickleball, disc golf, golf and paddling.
This Week at Santa Fe College: College Fair, Food Trucks and More
August 25, 2024 – Do you know what’s happening this week at Santa Fe College? Here’s a rundown of just a few events and important dates:. The College Fair is Aug. 26: The event will be held at the SF Gymnasium on the Northwest Campus. Food trucks...
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