Lawmakers Scrap Plans to Dissolve Hampton, Embattled City Celebrates
They were convinced by city Councilman Dan Williams' presentation on how the city government will change following a damning state auditor's report.
View ArticleIn The News: Congress Stops Payment Cuts For Doctors Serving Medicare...
Congress Passes Bill To Stop Payment Cuts To Medicare Doctors – The bill halts a 24 percent cut in the payments that would have started today. Congress acknowledges that the bill is a temporary,...
View ArticleUpdate: City of Hampton Under Criminal Investigation
Elise Giordano / WUFT News Sheila Bryant, left, and Billie Jean Curtis, right, stand on the grounds of Curtis Recycling in Hampton in November. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Jacksonville...
View ArticleCity of Hampton Kicks Off New Era with First Election In About a Decade
The city of Hampton holds its first election in about 10 years today after state lawmakers give local leaders a second chance instead of dissolving the city. Citizens will vote to fill city council...
View ArticleLocals Protest Keystone XL Pipeline Construction
The protest was part of a national campaign by Credo.
View ArticleConvicted Child Murderer Executed, Dozens Protest Death Penalty, Support Family
Dozens gathered near Starke to hear word on the execution of Juan Carlos Chavez for the 1995 murder of Jimmy Ryce, 9.
View ArticleGrace Marketplace Installs New Washers and Dryers Provided by the City of...
A local homeless shelter will soon be offering a new laundry program to its residents. On Nov. 6, Grace Marketplace, a “one-stop” shelter for the homeless, received new laundry equipment provided by...
View ArticleHistorical City Cafe In Palatka Reopens
Fields, a fifth generation resident of Putnam County, said that reopening City Cafe is his way of “preserving a little bit of history.” Although the space on St. Johns Avenue in Palatka has seen a...
View ArticleHampton Residents Mistakenly Receive Expensive Water Bills
Residents in Hampton, Florida received unusually high water bills amounting to about 100 times more than a typical bill. While residents display their frustration on social media, the city of Hampton...
View ArticleBradford County Floods After The Ultimate Rain Shower
Bradford County residents are struggling to travel due to rain from tropical system Erika. Sandbags are not helping, and motorists have found themselves stuck in mud holes that seem impossible to escape.
View ArticleCity Of Hampton Works To Get Back On The Map
The city of Hampton is on the upswing after receiving a number of grants for various community projects. The recent grants follow the near dissolution of the Bradford County city about a year ago.
View ArticleCDC Warns Swimmers To Take Precautions Before Jumping In
Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer swimming season for many throughout North Central Florida. The CDC warns swimmers to take their own precautions before jumping into the water.
View ArticleSandbag Stations Open in Marion, Bradford for Tropical Storm Colin
Residents in Marion and Bradford counties can now pick up free sandbags in preparation for Tropical Storm Colin.
View ArticleLawmakers Scrap Plans to Dissolve Hampton, Embattled City Celebrates
They were convinced by city Councilman Dan Williams' presentation on how the city government will change following a damning state auditor's report.
View ArticleFollow-Up Audit Shows Hampton Still Has Work To Do
The city clerk said they are working to correct most of the remaining items, but it will take time with their limited staff members.
View ArticleFlorida Votes 2016: Bradford County School Board District 2
Bradford County will elect a new District 2 school board member in the general election Nov. 8. This year, voters will choose between Charnelle Whittemore and Jim Peronto.
View ArticleWhat Tax Will Airbnb Pay To Alachua County?
The Alachua County tax collector's office planned to send Airbnb a restructured contract in late April and await its response.
View ArticleHurricane Irma Updates For North Central Florida
Updated: September 10, 9:00 a.m. Live Blog Hurricane Irma Live Blog Hurricane Irma Below is a list of closures, shelters and places to pick up sandbags ahead of Hurricane Irma, as well as updates...
View Article‘Y’all Better Work It Out’: Legislators Give Advice on Settling Gainesville...
City and county officials are scheduled to meet Feb. 12 to try to work out the CRA issue.
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