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Villager upset about stinky sinkhole in basin near his home

Community Development District 3 supervisors spent about $260,000 Friday to repair sinkholes in two basins. A total of $173,428 was allocated for repair of a sinkhole in a Village of Summerhill basin. Another $86,740 was earmarked for emergency repair already completed of a sinkhole in a basin at Sterling Street...

The Villages, FL · 21h
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Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office responds to passage of Amendment 3

The Alachua County Property Appraiser's Office provides information on Amendment 3 The post Alachua County Property Appraiser’s Office responds to passage of Amendment 3 appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 2d

Lovely Garden Roots

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A 63.5-Inch Live Oak on Wildwood's South Main Street Will Come Down for a Likely Car Wash, With $13,208 Going to the City Tree Fund

Wildwood approved removing a 63.5-inch heritage live oak at 1010 S. Main St. The owner must plant four trees and pay $13,208 to the city tree fund.

Wildwood, FL · 1d

Ocala Gazette

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Middle St. Johns River Basin Plan adopted

During its Nov. 10 meeting, the St. Johns River Water Management District’s governing board voted to adopt the Middle St. Johns River Basin Plan, which formalizes a long-term framework to guide restoration, water quality initiatives and flood protection efforts across the region. The district encompasses all or part of...

Marion County, FL · 1d
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Tesla plans to build new charging station next to I-75, CR 484 interchange

Tesla has filed plans to construct a new Supercharger station near the Interstate 75, County Road 484 interchange in Ocala. Marion County commissioners will consider a waiver request next week for a proposed 16-stall Tesla Supercharger station planned at the Cracker Barrel near County Road 484 and Interstate 75. The...

Marion County, FL · 2d

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Student expulsion numbers ‘standard’ for this time of year, say Marion County Schools officials

In early October, Marion County announced that 23 students were expelled from its schools in the first month of classes. Since then, 14 more students have been expelled. And while that may sound like a lot, School Board Chair Sarah James offered some context to the number. “It is standard...

Marion County, FL · 23h

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State launches investigation into financial advisor who has disappeared

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation has confirmed that it has opened an investigation into financial advisor Gerald Baum, who last month abruptly closed his office in The Villages. A representative for the state office said the investigation was launched as a result of reporting by Villages-News.com on Baum and...

The Villages, FL · 2d

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Villagers excited about new businesses coming to Middleton

MIDDLETON, Fla. — Despite rising costs, one Central Florida area’s growth is exploding. According to Realtor.com, The Villages is the fastest growing-metropolitan area in the country — jumping nearly 5% between July 2022 and July 2023. And Middleton is meeting the demand. The talk at lunch at...

Central Florida, FL · 3d

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Sidewalks, new pickleball courts prompt city to increase concrete repair budget by $600,000

The Ocala City Council will vote next week to double the funding for its annual sidewalk maintenance and repair contract after a surge in project demands across several city departments nearly depleted the original budget. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 17, the council will consider a second amendment...

Ocala, FL · 1d

Ocala Gazette

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District scales back drought restrictions in North Florida

The St. Johns River Water Management District, which includes Marion County, is reminding residents that landscape irrigation is now limited to once per week during Eastern Standard Time and announcing a modification to water shortage restrictions in portions of its service area following improved drought conditions. Effective immediately, the district...

Marion County, FL · 3d

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Brevard County mother concerned about rental property after flooding

MELBOURNE, Fla. — As clean-up continues across Central Florida from last week’s deadly flooding, many renters with damage across Central Florida are wondering what’s next. A rental property in Melbourne was having ground work done, but recent rains made the property unsafe for the family living there,...

Brevard County, FL · 1d

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3rd annual Datil Fest returns to Putnam County

An annual festival in Putnam County is devoted to the Datil Pepper, a unique Florida pepper. The organizers behind Datil Fest want more people to now about this pepper so that it can thrive. FOX 35's David Martin has more.

Putnam County, FL · 3d

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Dozens of families forced to leave after historic flooding in Central Florida

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Central Florida, FL · 1d

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Second Proposal for Eustis Community Center Site is $50M Arts Center

The city of Eustis has received an additional proposal in the controversial possibility of replacing the community center, this time in the form of a $50 million performing arts center, marina and gardens called “The Sanctuary.”. The Commission first aired the possibility of working with a developer to create...

Eustis, FL · 3d

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Alachua County crews fill potholes 6 days a week after residents criticize deteriorating roads

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — Road crews in Alachua County are working six days a week to fill potholes, and residents can report them through an online county portal. Drivers have complained about potholes across the county, and county leaders have heard those complaints. The repair work also includes crews from Columbia County.

Alachua County, FL · 22h

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Marion County Organization Expands Food Assistance to Serve 500 Veteran Families Each Month

For veterans facing food insecurity and housing instability in Central Florida, access to reliable meals can be an important first step toward rebuilding stability. Veterans Helping Veterans of Marion County is expanding that support, now providing food assistance to approximately 500 families each month through its partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

Marion County, FL · 2d

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Lake County, Florida, Mission BBQ Passes Re-inspection After Routine Visit Found Seven Violations

Seven violations — one of them high priority — were cited against Mission BBQ in Lake County during a routine state inspection on Nov. 5, according to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The visit at 631 N US Hwy 27/441 in Lady Lake, resulted in a warning and a required follow-up inspection, though none of the problems were considered an immediate threat to the public. Eight days later, on Nov. 13, inspectors returned, and the restaurant met inspection standards.

Lake County, FL · 20h

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District 3 to vote on $260,000 in sinkhole repairs at two retention basins

Village Community Development District 3 supervisors will be asked Friday to approve about $260,000 in emergency and planned repairs after sinkhole-type depressions drained water from two of the district’s stormwater retention basins this fall. The board meets at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Savannah Regional Recreation Center, 1545...

The Villages, FL · 2d

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Georgia-Pacific Plans $150M Upgrade at Palatka, Florida, Mill

PALATKA, Fla. — Georgia-Pacific has approved a $150 million modernization project at its Palatka mill, investing in new tissue production technology to strengthen the North Florida facility’s long-term manufacturing capabilities. The project will replace an aging paper machine and improve production of Angel Soft® bath tissue. The investment...

Palatka, FL · 1d

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DJ Nani Sol unites Orlando’s queer community through music

The Good Page features positive LGBTQ+ news in Central Florida and Tampa Bay, uplifting and inspiring stories highlighting locals in our community. Here, we meet Orlando DJ Nani Sol. For Nani, a great night out is about more than the music. It’s about watching strangers become friends, bringing different communities...

Orlando, FL · 1d