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Citra woman arrested for animal cruelty after officers say she failed to care for her two horses
CITRA, Fla. (WCJB) - A Citra woman is being charged with aggravated animal cruelty after deputies had to seize two of her horses due to their poor health with one being emaciated. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received an anonymous complaint on April 15 regarding an emaciated...
First Coast News On Your Side Stuff the Bus event grows larger in 2024
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — More than a third of Northeast Florida residents live in poverty or at the brink of poverty. This is why First Coast News On Your Side along with United Way of Northeast Florida Full Service Schools have partnered with community sponsors and partners to bring you the area's premiere school supply drive Stuff the Bus for nearly two decades in Duval County on Friday, July 12. This year, the school supply drive grows even larger as we embrace the hard work of Clay Education Foundation and Impact Clay to collect supplies for students in Clay County on Friday, July 19.
Boater Skip Day: Annual tradition draws thousands to St. Johns River for massive party on the water
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Thousands of people are spending Friday on the St. Johns River for Boater Skip Day. It is the “unofficial” holiday where people play hooky for a fun day on the water. It is usually a big deal. People want to have a good time...
Alachua County awarded National Endowment for the Arts grant
This grant will provide additional financial support to Alachua County artists and our eight small cities for various public art programming, events, and projects. The post Alachua County awarded National Endowment for the Arts grant appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
Libraries offering children’s summer programs
School’s out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean there’s no place for children to learn while also having a fun time during the break. The Putnam County Library System is hosting a kickoff event Saturday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the library headquarters, 601 College Road in Palatka.
After pleading with judge for 'mercy,' Jacksonville woman pleads guilty to 2 murders
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — *Correction: Ju'Quan Mills remains incarcerated in Clay County jail and charged with two counts of second-degree murder. A previous version of this report incorrectly stated his charges and jail status. The Jacksonville woman accused of murdering Antonio Tillie, a 19-year-old with a $20,000 bounty "on his...
Inspections: One Alachua County restaurant closed, four cited for high-priority violations
You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name. Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring...
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