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Trenton’s season ends in 1A state semifinals
The clock struck midnight for Cinderella on Wednesday. Trenton, which is ranked 246th overall in Florida by MaxPreps, lost to Class 1A No. 1 Bozeman (Panama City), 10-0, in the FHSAA Baseball 1A state semifinals at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers. The Bucks (27-3) scored four runs in the fourth...
Drunk driver arrested for crashing semi-truck into Newberry restaurant
NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - A drunk driver was arrested after crashing a semi-truck into a restaurant in Newberry, damaging the historic building. Owners of Main Street Sweets and Eats, a bakery café, say a semi-truck heading west through downtown Newberry went off the road and crashed into the building.
Trenton baseball team competes in state with one of the youngest rosters in the area
TRENTON, Fla. (WCJB) - It has been a while since the Trenton baseball program has been to Fort Myers. But, the (13-11) Tigers are going to the Class 1A state semifinal for the first time since 2018 after winning nine of their last 13 games. At the beginning of the...
Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 Fully Rigged Fishing Machine
This Old Town Sportsman AutoPilot 120 was built to offer every single possible amenity that any dedicated bass angler would appreciate. Kayak Fishing Fun Senior Editor Thomas Allen built this kayak to exact spec to catch bass on big reservoirs or small, nearly inaccessible lakes—and fish professional-level kayak tournaments. This video is the front-to-back walk-through about how everything was installed and why—hopefully to inspire you to build your dream kayak.
Volunteers raise money for AM-Vets Post 444 in Williston
WILLISTON, Fla. (WCJB) - Volunteers and supporters gathered together to raise money at the AM-Vets post 444 in Williston for a fundraiser. They raised more than $7,000 for the AM-Vets Department of Florida Homeless Veterans Task Force. They also held a ride, with more than 100 riders cruising on more...
High Springs City Commission approves special permits for Sunday alcohol sales on first reading, votes to purchase Priest Theatre
The High Springs City Commission approved an ordinance on first reading that establishes the use of special permits to allow for alcohol sales on Sundays by businesses that derive less than 51% of their sales from food and nonalcoholic beverages. Commissioners also agreed to purchase the historic Priest Theatre. The post High Springs City Commission approves special permits for Sunday alcohol sales on first reading, votes to purchase Priest Theatre appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Inaugural ‘Family Fun and Hurricane Preparedness Expo’ held in Fanning Springs
More than 45 organizations such as the American Red Cross, the Dixie and Levy County Sheriff’s Offices and the Small Business Administration helped give people advice and resources for the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season on June 1.
Williston scores early in win over Chiefland
Facing a rival that had gone 2-0 against their team in the regular season, the Williston softball coaching staff had a Mike Tyson-like message for the Red Devils prior to Thursday’s FHSAA Class 1A-Region 4 Semifinal. Punch first. That they did, scoring three runs in the bottom of the...
Bozeman Bucks shut out opponent to win 1-A State Semifinal
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Bozeman Bucks are heading to the 1A State Championship game after shutting out the Trenton Tigers 10-0 on Wednesday. This year’s semifinal kicked off with Bozeman traveling down to go head-to-head with Trenton in Fort Myers. Things started strong at 10 a.m. EST...
Trenton stuns Newberry, final four bound
The Newberry baseball team had outscored Trenton, 24-0, in two games this season heading into its FHSAA Class 1A-Region 4 Final against the Tigers. But on Saturday night in Newberry, the visiting No. 3 seed Tigers stunned the top seed Panthers, 4-3, to advance to their first final four in baseball since 2018.
Children’s Table co-founder celebrates 95th birthday
Bill Brown, co-founder of The Children’s Table Food Bank, celebrated his 95th birthday this week with food bank volunteers. Brown’s actual birthday fell on April 30, but the community gathered at Bronson Elementary School to honor his legacy on May 4. The lively celebration included musical performances from Reggie Stacy and Kevin Williams, the Bronson Community Choir, and an accordion send-off to “He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” and “Happy Birthday.”
Newberry charter school vote leads to confusion
Though the state has ruled the teachers’ vote to convert Newberry Elementary School into a charter school successful, confusion has risen with some disputing that verdict. In an email from the Department of Education Senior Chancellor Adam Miller to Newberry Mayor Jordan Marlowe on Sunday, the department ruled the conversion vote successful.
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