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Thursday, April 3, 2025

Facts about cicadas for those who are overly dramatic

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There is a lot of misinformation being spread through social media about the "invasion of cicadas."  Many of the posts have been written by...

Red Lobster closing many locations, including several in Florida

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Leesburg  - Red Lobster announced it is closing several locations across the United States this week after it announced weeks ago the company was...
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Lecanto High School teacher arrested, sent sexual text messages, threatened to kill student

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Lecanto, Florida -- On May 21, 2021, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) was contacted in reference to a Lecanto High School teacher sending...
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UF bans “Gator Bait” cheer, use of jail inmates for farm labor

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In what many are citing as a ridiculous move, UF President Kent Fuchs announced Thursday that the university will stop using the Gator Bait cheer (If...
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Dog was skin and bones, two charged with felony animal cruelty

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Dunnellon, Florida -- Two Dunnellon residents were arrested after authorities were notified that a dog had been chained to a trailer for months with...
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Florida now allowing veterans to be teachers without any experience or teaching certificate

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Florida -- On July 1, a new law went into effect that allows for military veterans to teach in a Florida classroom even if...

Citrus County schools were placed on brief lockdown

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At approximately 10:01 a.m, Crystal River Primary, Crystal River Middle, and Crystal River High School were on lockdown due to off-campus criminal activity. The Citrus...

Ocala Fire Chief terminated, Ass. City Manager accused of dirty politics, questions unanswered

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Ocala -- Ocala Fire Chief Shane Alexander was terminated from his position with the City of Ocala. The letter of termination drafted by Assistant City...
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Picking saw palmetto berries could get you arrested in Florida

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wants to remind everyone that as the berries come to fruit to follow the laws of Florida. According...
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After 13 days, drunk driver leaves hospital, arrested

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Two troopers were injured Monday, April 6, after their cruiser, a 2014 Dodge charger, was struck while doing traffic control on I-75. A marked Florida...