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This Florida Town Is So Cheap, You Can Live On Nothing But Social Security

There’s a town in Florida where your Social Security check doesn’t just cover the basics, it actually covers everything, and that town is Trenton. Tucked into Gilchrist County in North Central Florida, this quiet little place is doing something that most of the state has completely forgotten how to do, and that’s staying genuinely, wonderfully affordable.

Gilchrist County, FL · 9h
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New Busy Bee Gas and convenience station under construction in Columbia County

ELLISVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A new Busy Bee gas and convenience station under construction in Columbia County could bring up to 200 jobs to the community, according to officials with the construction company. Company officials say it will be one of the largest gas stations in Florida. Crews are moving...

Columbia County, FL · 2d
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Two crashes hours apart on I-10 in Jefferson County lead to traffic backups

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - Two crashes hours apart on I-10 eastbound in Jefferson County led to traffic backups on Friday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The first crash transpired just after 11 a.m. near exit 219 eastbound, according to an FHP press release. Troopers said a semi-truck traveling east on I-10 veered off the road towards the south shoulder and collided with the tree line.

Jefferson County, FL · 1d
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Fort White council members ask governor to remove mayor

Fort White town leaders, including two who are leaving office, are asking Governor Ron DeSantis to investigate and remove Mayor George Thomas. They said he has not attended a meeting since the summer.

Fort White, FL · 3d
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Retirees Are Quietly Moving To Perry, A Taylor County Town Where Homes Still Cost Less

Some Florida towns shout about themselves on billboards, and some just keep the porch light on and wait. Out in the Big Bend, far from the crowded coasts, one small county seat has been drawing a steady trickle of retirees who want more room and fewer headaches. The draw is...

Taylor County, FL · 3d

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Vehicle fire on I-10 in Suwannee County temporarily caused traffic delays Friday morning

SUWANNEE COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - A vehicle fire on I-10 near Exit 283 Friday morning caused traffic delays Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The fire reportedly occurred around 8:30 a.m. Friday and is blocking all eastbound lanes. Traffic appears to be backed up for about 4 miles, according to FL 511 traffic cameras.

Suwannee County, FL · 2d

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Neo-Confederate League of the South Member Elected to Florida Legislature

Marshall Rawson was elected to the Florida legislature’s House of Representatives on Tuesday in District 10 which covers the area west of Jacksonville with Lake City as its largest city. Rawson is associated with the League of the South, a Neo-Confederate group with extreme views. The newly elected representative became involved with the League of the South when he was in college at Shorter University in Rome, Georgia. Rawson has posted on social media identifying himself with the League of the South. He has also been shown wearing a League of the South polo shirt as shown in the feature photograph above.

Florida · 1d

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Union County stampede: Fightin' Tigers win latest SSAA road upset

(This story has been updated to add new information and to correct a name spelling.) For Robby Pruitt , the head coaching journey of a lifetime began in Jacksonville 42 years ago. More than four decades on, he's winning postseason games on the First Coast again, steering the stampede for Union County in a 28-21 upset of Paxon in the Sunshine State Athletic Association Atlantic League North semifinal on Nov. 6. They've got eighth-graders in the lineup, even seventh-grader Ethan Williams. They field barely a dozen combined juniors and seniors, some of them injured. Now, Union County (7-5) is off to round three at No. 1 seed West Nassau on Nov. 13. "I tell you, it's great winning a game like this with a bunch of young kids," Pruitt said. Playing in the same city where he landed his first head coaching job with University Christian in 1984, on his way to the unprecedented feat of 200-win careers in both Florida and Georgia, he's still going strong in the first year of his second Union County stint. And so is his team. Watch Florida high school sports live on NFHS Network Got a great play? How to submit your high

Lake Butler, FL · 1d

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High Springs hosts free tire and bulk waste drop-off event

Residents in High Springs are using a free drive-through event to dispose of unwanted tires and large bulk waste.

High Springs, FL · 10h

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Lowndes County DUI Accountability Court named Georgia model court for 2027-2029

VALDOSTA, Ga. -- Lowndes County’s DUI Accountability Court has been selected as a Model Court for the State of Georgia for 2027–2029, a designation that recognizes the program’s work in treatment, accountability, public safety and long-term recovery. The Council of Accountability Court Judges selected the program after...

Lowndes County, GA · 3d

The Gainesville Sun

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Amy Trask unseats Chad Johnson in Florida House District 22

Democrat Amy Trask flipped Florida House District 22 on Nov. 3, defeating incumbent Rep. Chad Johnson by 2,089 votes in an upset that handed Democrats a rare legislative seat pickup in predominantly Republican North Central Florida. Trask, D-Gainesville, received 40,402 votes to Johnson's 38,313 across District 22, which includes Levy and Gilchrist counties and southwestern Alachua County. Trask's advantage came from Alachua County, where she outperformed Johnson 34,180 to 18,748. Johnson, R-Chiefland, carried both Gilchrist and Levy counties. In Gilchrist County, Johnson received 6,388 votes to Trask's 1,356. In Levy County, Johnson received 13,177 votes to Trask's 4,866. Local results: Cornell holds County Commission seat, Miller wins School Board race Trask also ran for the seat in 2024 but lost to David Arreola, D-Gainesville, in the Democratic primary. Johnson defeated Arreola with 56% of the vote in the 2024 general election, succeeding Republican Chuck Clemons, who could not seek reelection because of term limits. As newly reelected Alachua County Commission Chair Ken Cornell took the stage outside Heartwood Soundstage, chants of "Amy" could be heard in the background. Trask gave a short victory speech, thanking her family, volunteers, voters and community. "This moment is huge because we have an opportunity

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'He was not afraid': Tallahassee lawyer, former mayor Kent Spriggs dies

Longtime Tallahassee civil rights attorney Kent Spriggs – also a former city commissioner and mayor who spent more than 50 years fighting discrimination and racism – died Nov. 2 at his Asheville, North Carolina. The 87-year-old's death was announced by his wife, retired Tallahassee Democrat reporter Kathleen Laufenberg. Spriggs confronted injustice, even when it meant going head-to-head with hate groups, fielding threats or being handcuffed and jailed. Those who knew him say his intense disposition was rooted in a "take no prisoners" pursuit of the law. Some of his notable cases included David Roby Keaton, part of the "Quincy Five," a name given to five Black men from the rural city 20 miles west of Tallahassee who were were arrested for the murder of an off-duty Leon County sheriff's deputy during a robbery of a Tallahassee convenience store in 1970. The arrest sparked an outpouring of protests in Quincy and Tallahassee by those who believed the men were unfairly accused, according to a 2015 article in the Tallahassee Democrat . Keaton, one of the first to go on trial, was sentenced to death and later became the nation's first prisoner exonerated from death row. There were dozens more clients and

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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Aircraft known as Air Force Two spotted at Tallahassee airport. See it here!

The plane commonly referred to as Air Force Two when carrying the vice president was spotted Thursday and Friday at the Tallahassee International Airport. According to the flight crew, this was a training flight and there were no elected or appointed personnel aboard, Alison Faris, a city spokesperson, said. It departed from Tallahassee Friday morning. Photos of the executive aircraft flooded local social media pages Nov. 5 as people shared their up-close photos with the Boeing C-32A, the military version of a Boeing 757. Several people who are a part of Tallahassee's Civil Air Patrol, a volunteer organization that assists the U.S. Air Force with things like search-and-rescue and disaster-response missions, posted that they got to see the plane and meet with its security detail. Elena Barrera can be reached at ebarrera@tallahassee.com . Follow her on X: @elenabarreraaa . This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Aircraft known as Air Force Two spotted at Tallahassee airport. See it here!

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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Tallahassee holiday staple, Project Annie, pausing amid business transition

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A holiday tradition in Tallahassee’s Frenchtown neighborhood is coming to a halt this year. Annie Johnson, the founder of the non-profit Project Annie, said her annual Thanksgiving community meal is canceled this year. For nearly three decades, the event has fed more than 2,000 people...

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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Tallahassee's changing commission could reshape how city decisions are made

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- For years, a 3-2 split has shaped some of the biggest decisions at City Hall. Tuesday’s results brought a new look to the commission, with Matlow elected mayor and Perez winning Matlow’s former seat. Matlow said his early focus goes beyond who votes with whom....

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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From anticipation to celebration: Tallahassee voters witness a shift in city leadership

Attendees of the Leon Democratic Environmental Caucus’ watch party look on as city commisioner-elect P.J. Perez speaks (Asha Whiting / FAMUAN) The crowded floor of Proof Brewing Company buzzed with anticipation Tuesday night as candidates’ families embraced, children played and attendees lined up for food while awaiting election results that could reshape Tallahassee’s political landscape.

Tallahassee, FL · 2d

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Amendment 3 passes as Leon County leaders prepare for revenue impacts

Amendment 3 has passed statewide, and Leon County leaders are now preparing for tough decisions and major revenue losses ahead.

Leon County, FL · 1d

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Havana Veterans Memorial Foundation holds first Veterans Day parade honoring those who served

HAVANA, Fla. (WCTV) - Havana kicked off its Veterans Day celebrations with its first-ever Veterans Day parade, honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. military as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary. The parade was hosted by the newly established Havana Veterans Memorial Foundation and brought...

Havana, FL · 16h

Tallahassee Reports

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Leon County Voters Reject Consolidation Plan

Leon County voters rejected a proposal Tuesday to pursue consolidation of Tallahassee and Leon County governments, marking the fifth time voters have opposed efforts to...

Leon County, FL · 2d

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Gadsden County property owners hope for tax cuts as officials warn of service impacts

GADSDEN COUNTY, Fla. — Property owners in Gadsden County are hoping for relief as a proposed cut in property taxes could lower their bills, but county leaders warn it could also create a multimillion-dollar budget hole that threatens local services. Noah Murray, a Gadsden County resident, said he wants...

Gadsden County, FL · 3d