SubmittedPalms Medical Group has recently been partnering with Mammolink 3D Mobile Mammography to bring accessible mammograms to rural areas in North Central Florida via their Mammobus. The next Mammobus event will be held at Palms Medical Group – Branford (103 W US Hwy 27, Branford, FL 32008) on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Individuals looking to schedule a mammogram during this … Continue reading Palms Medical Group Partnering with Mobile Mammography Provider in April

Denny George, General Manager of both Central Florida Electric Co-op and Fiber by Central Florida, spoke to Rotary Monday regarding the possible sale of the fiber side to Conexon.George said that Central Florida had originally planned for the build of its fiber network to take four to five years, but they were able to complete the build in about two and a half.He said 100 … Continue reading Denny George of Central Florida Electric talks to Rotary about possible fiber sale

A fire consumed a vacant house in Bell Thursday.The fire occurred at 3309 W. Bell Avenue Thursday afternoon.Fire Chief James Campbell confirmed the house was vacant.An investigation into the fire is currently being conducted. This story will be updated as more details emerge. Continue reading Vacant house in Bell burns down

SubmittedThe University of Florida Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UF CARD) and its Constituency Board celebrated another successful Stomp the Swamp for Autism on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, home of the Florida Gators football team. It provided the perfect backdrop for walkers and runners of all ages to enjoy the fresh air, and a shared sense of commitment to … Continue reading Community Steps Forward in Support of Autism Awareness and Acceptance

SubmittedOn March 30, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital joined the nation in celebrating National Doctors’ Day, a time-honored tradition dedicated to recognizing the physicians who work tirelessly to care for the Marion County community.National Doctors’ Day traces its roots back to 1933, when the day was first observed to honor the dedication and the life-saving breakthroughs of physicians. In 1990, … Continue reading HCA Florida Ocala and HCA Florida West Marion Hospitals Celebrate Local Providers on National Doctors’ Day

Thanks to a Bell High School graduate, Floridians now have the ability to walk through their house plans before the foundation is even laid.Mike Keesee, a 1974 graduate of BHS, has owned a residential design studio in the Orlando area since 1992. In that time, it has expanded to become the Total Solutions Group, which offers residential design, commercial design, structural engineering. reprographics and permitting … Continue reading Bell graduate opens Florida’s first 1to1 Plans franchise

SubmittedHCA Florida Healthcare, the state’s leading emergency healthcare provider, in partnership with Air Methods, a national leader in emergency air medical services, is announcing the launch of a new air ambulance service that will serve communities along the Nature Coast and inland in western North Central Florida. This medical helicopter fleet, HCA Florida AirLife, provides the specialized response and speed necessary to stabilize trauma, stroke … Continue reading HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and Air Methods announce launch of new “flying ICU”

Saturday evening, Gilchrist County Sheriff’s Office Deputies conducted a traffic stop that led to a Bell woman being arrested.Deputies arrested 35-year-old Ashley Marie Sheppard of Bell. They found that she was driving with a suspended license.While speaking with her, deputies learned there may be narcotics in the vehicle. A subsequent search found methamphetamine in Sheppard’s bag, a GCSO Facebook post said.On top of all this, … Continue reading Bell woman arrested on child neglect charges after traffic stop