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Voters could approve bonds, property tax to protect Marion County’s natural resources

This election season, voters could approve funding for land and water conservation in seven Florida counties. Marion County is one of them. There, voters will decide on a referendum that would authorize the county to issue up to $140 million in bonds — a form of long-term debt — to pay for parks and trails, plus efforts to protect farms, forests and water resources. The bonds would be funded with a property tax of up to 0.35 mills, or up to $35 per $100,000 in taxable property value.

Marion County, FL · 8d
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A Gainesville woman was convicted of sending braces to elderly Medicare patients who never saw a doctor, in a scheme involving more than $8.6 million in claims

A federal jury in Florida’s Middle District has convicted Sophie Dufort, 57, of Gainesville, of running a Medicare scheme that shipped orthopedic braces to elderly and disabled patients who had never been examined by a doctor. Prosecutors say the operation involved more than $8.6 million in claims submitted to Medicare, according to the Justice Department’s... The post A Gainesville woman was convicted of sending braces to elderly Medicare patients who never saw a doctor, in a scheme involving more than $8.6 million in claims appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Gainesville, FL · 9d

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Alachua County officials ask residents with automatic timers for sprinklers to consider going manual

Due to the ongoing water shortage declaration, landscape irrigation is limited to one day a week.

Alachua County, FL · 8d
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This Overlooked Florida Town Is So Affordable, Retirees Say They Wish They’d Moved Sooner

Somewhere between the theme park chaos and the beachfront price tags, there’s a Florida that most people completely miss, and it goes by the name of Trenton. This small Gilchrist County town sits quietly in North Central Florida, doing its thing without any fanfare, without any influencers, and without any $18 avocado toast.

Trenton, FL · 13d
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Alachua Chronicle

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Transformation of Lincoln Middle to new K-8 campus begins with community input sessions

Plans are underway to transform the current Lincoln Middle School campus into a K-8 school serving students from Lincoln and Williams, which are located on adjacent properties in southeast Gainesville. The input sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, December 1, at 6 p.m. in the Lincoln Middle School auditorium The post Transformation of Lincoln Middle to new K-8 campus begins with community input sessions appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 9d

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Marion County voters to decide on $140 million parks and conservation bond during midterms

OCALA, FL (352Today.com) – If you’re a fan of things like local parks, green spaces, rolling farmland, and clean water, there is an item on next week’s ballot you should pay attention to. On November 3, 2026, Marion County voters will decide whether to authorize the county...

Marion County, FL · 9d

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Williston fire chief says rumors of demotion or firing are not true

Williston Fire Chief Lemar Stegal said rumors that he has been demoted or fired are not true.

Williston, FL · 9d

WCJB

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Early voting ends in Marion County ahead of Nov. 3 election

Marion County, FL · 6d

The Financial Wire

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Sentencing in the Gainesville Medicare brace case comes in January, and prosecutors have named a 70-year-old Ocala woman as a co-conspirator

The punishment phase of a Florida Medicare fraud case is still ahead. A federal judge is scheduled to sentence Sophie Dufort of Gainesville in January 2027, after a jury found her guilty of a scheme built on braces sent to patients no doctor had examined. The Justice Department release also names a second person, a... The post Sentencing in the Gainesville Medicare brace case comes in January, and prosecutors have named a 70-year-old Ocala woman as a co-conspirator appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Gainesville, FL · 9d

Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County Veteran Services Director Olajuwon White receives 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award

The Greater Gainesville Chamber of Commerce has recognized Olajuwon White, director of the Alachua County Veteran Services Office, with its 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award The post Alachua County Veteran Services Director Olajuwon White receives 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 7d

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Alachua and Gilchrist county firefighters hold fundraiser for retired colleague

Event raises money for Mitchell Phillman’s cancer treatment and care.

Alachua, FL · 8d

Daily News

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Halloween fun takes over Palatka for busy weekend

Downtown trick-or-treating, a zombie walk through Ravine Gardens and Halloween festivities along the riverfront will give Palatka families plenty to do this weekend without leaving town. With Halloween falling on Saturday, the celebration begins Friday afternoon with Boo on the Avenue and continues through a weekend of costumes, candy and...

Palatka, FL · 8d

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Marion County reported as location of most truck crashes along I-75 in Florida in 2025

MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – A new report finds that more crashes involving large trucks on Interstate 75 happened in Marion County than any other county in Florida last year. Miami-based law firm The G Law Group analyzed a wealth of data from the Florida Motor Carrier Safety Administration...

Marion County, FL · 9d

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Alachua County schools superintendent under state Ethics Commission investigation

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Alachua County Public Schools Superintendent Kamela Patton is being investigated by the Florida Commission on Ethics. In a release Wednesday, commissioners said they found probable cause to examine whether Patton failed to file forms related to all of her sources of income. Patton’s resume indicates...

Alachua County, FL · 10d

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David Jolly rallies Gainesville voters

About 150 supporters of Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly gathered Wednesday to welcome him to Gainesville days before Florida’s general elections on Tuesday. His message was clear: Vote, and bring your neighbor with you. Joining Jolly on his visit to the Gainesville Woman’s Club as part of his statewide...

Gainesville, FL · 9d

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More than 42 million Americans have cast early midterm ballots

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - More than 42 million Americans have cast midterm ballots, and interesting demographic data shows who is voting. According to the University of Florida Election Lab, early midterm turnout is similar to the 2018 “blue wave.” The lab said enthusiasm appears to be on the Democrats’ side.

Gainesville, FL · 7d

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Early voting trends to watch in North Central Florida

Early voting for the midterm elections is underway in Florida. Thirty-five counties began early voting Oct. 19 and the remaining 32 began last Saturday. Before heading to the polls to cast a ballot, it’s important to be prepared, said Alena Lawson Bennett, a Newberry voter education ambassador for the League of Women Voters.

Florida · 8d

Daily News

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Trio of Halloween events planned in Putnam

Those who take a stroll on St. Johns Avenue in Palatka on Oct. 30 may catch sight of a number of superheroes ready to do battle with dinosaurs, bats, monsters and skeletons. In fact, chances are good that princesses, Buddy the Unicorn, Disco Scooby Doo and Lily Lovebraids from “Poppy Playtime” will be spotted, too.

Palatka, FL · 9d

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Florida, Georgia Fans Hate Classic Rivalry Game's New Nickname

Florida and Georgia fans came together to push back on the schools' new nickname for their annual football rivalry.

Gainesville, FL · 11d

WCJB

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Major 155-acre commercial development planned for Chiefland

Some details are starting to emerge about a major commercial development coming to Chiefland.

Chiefland, FL · 11d