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Trenton man laying on SR 26 killed early Saturday morning

Florida Highway Patrol said a Trenton man was killed early Saturday morning when he was hit by a vehicle while laying in the road.Troopers said the 30-year-old man was laying on State Road 26 around 1:30 a.m. when he was struck by a vehicle.FHP said the injuries from this impact were fatal.Troopers said the vehicle is unknown, and the incident is being investigated. Continue reading Trenton man laying on SR 26 killed early Saturday morning

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Celebrate America Festival with Free Military Admission at Wild Adventures Theme Park

SubmittedWild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, Ga., will host its Celebrate America Festival powered by Georgia Power from June 20 through July 12, a patriotic three-week event honoring 250 years of America, military service and bringing families together through fireworks, concerts, summertime thrills and gallons of waterpark fun. The festival includes free admission for military personnel, two Wild Adventures LIVE! concerts, the Original Harlem Globetrotters, … Continue reading Celebrate America Festival with Free Military Admission at Wild Adventures Theme Park

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FHP issues motorist advisory due to Gilchrist County wildfire

Florida Highway Patrol issued a motorist advisory due to a 145-acre wildfire between State Road 47 and US 129. FHP said this fire could affect on SR 47, US 129 and County Road 232, as well as other area roadways, due to smoke on the roadways throughout the night and into the early morning hours. FHP urges drivers to use caution in this area as … Continue reading FHP issues motorist advisory due to Gilchrist County wildfire

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HCA Florida encourages Floridians to protect their skin this summer

SubmittedMay is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital are encouraging local residents to reduce their risk of skin cancer by taking steps to protect their skin this summer.Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, and damage from ultraviolet, or UV, exposure can begin early in life and have lasting effects. … Continue reading HCA Florida encourages Floridians to protect their skin this summer

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Trenton Valedictorian says Autism “architect of (her) perspective” in speech

The following is a transcript of Trenton Valedictorian Kenadee Langford’s speech from Thursday night:Good evening, members of the School Board, administrators, our dedicated faculty, honored guests, families, and most importantly, the extraordinary, resilient, and history-making Class of 2026.I ask you, my fellow graduates, to take a deliberate, quiet moment to look across this field and truly see the people sitting beside you. In this singular … Continue reading Trenton Valedictorian says Autism “architect of (her) perspective” in speech

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Palms Medical Group offering free sports physicals

SubmittedParents with children who play sports can rest assured this summer, as Palms Medical Group is offering free sports physicals* at all locations for young athletes in the community. These physicals may be completed any time during operating hours throughout June and July 2026.Palms Medical Group offices are located in the following communities: Bell, Branford, Chiefland, Fleming Island, Gainesville, High Springs, Lake City (2), Live … Continue reading Palms Medical Group offering free sports physicals

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Community, Government

Interview with Paul Renner, candidate for governor

What is your plan for property taxes?Well, we’ve got one. We’re the only candidate that has one, and the virtue of ours is, we believe, it’s paid for, meaning that will cover essential services like police, fire schools, infrastructure, but we’ll do it in a way that has some replacement taxes, a lot of savings, as well, so we’re not replacing all the $34 billion … Continue reading Interview with Paul Renner, candidate for governor

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FHP monitoring roadways in Gilchrist due to fire in Lafayette County

The Florida Highway Patrol is monitoring roadways in Gilchrist County, as well as Lafayette, Dixie, Columbia, Alachua and Suwannee, due to a fire in Lafayette County. FHP said a 1,400-acre brush fire in South Canal near Mallory Swamp can lead to reduced visibility for drivers. FHP urges drivers to use extreme caution, increase following distance, reduce speed and use low-beam headlights to improve visibility in … Continue reading FHP monitoring roadways in Gilchrist due to fire in Lafayette County

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HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital opens to patients

SubmittedHCA Florida Healthcare today announced that HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital is now open to patients, marking a major milestone in expanding access to advanced, patient-centered healthcare in Gainesville and the surrounding region.The 90-bed, full-service medical and surgical hospital is designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of North Central Florida. Purpose-built with patients and families in mind, the hospital features private patient rooms, including medical/surgical … Continue reading HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital opens to patients

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Central Florida Electric Cooperative members vote in favor of sale of Fiber by Central Florida to Conexon

Members attending Central Florida Electric Cooperative’s meeting Saturday voted in favor of selling Fiber by Central Florida to Conexon.The sale will be for over $100 million, covering, at a mininimum, all of the debt CFEC incurred while building its fiber network.Some members expressed concerns over prices increases and customer service.Conexon Co-CEO Jonathan Chambers said that while Conexon would not offer the current lowest rate of … Continue reading Central Florida Electric Cooperative members vote in favor of sale of Fiber by Central Florida to Conexon

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