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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.

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In 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,...

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Update: 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...

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City 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...

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Locals Protest Keystone XL Pipeline Construction

The protest was part of a national campaign by Credo.

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Convicted 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.

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Grace 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...

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Historical 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...

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Hampton 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...

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Bradford 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.

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City 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.

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Report on Hampton Speed Trap

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CDC 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.

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Sandbag 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.

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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.

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Follow-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.

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Florida 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.

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What 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.

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Hurricane 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...

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‘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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