Locals competing in all-star softball event this weekend

The Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Softball Weekend will take place Friday and Saturday at Forest High School.
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Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 15:23:54 -0700

Health clinic keeps planning

The Heart of Florida Health Center will have to continue operating at its cramped, overcrowded facility on Southwest First Avenue for now because it has been denied the $5 million federal grant it was seeking.
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Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 15:35:13 -0700

Violent crime down in Marion; nonviolent crime inches up

There were 7.2 percent fewer violent crimes reported in Marion County during 2011 than were reported in 2010, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement reported.
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Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:40:08 -0700

Report: Historic Belleview Biltmore is being demolished by neglect

By Lorri Helfand, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, April 25, 2012 decaying room: A room on the fourth floor of the east wing is shown in one of about 200 photos that are part of the visual review. BELLEAIR The owners of the Belleview Biltmore said they were taking steps to protect the historic hotel from deterioration. But a recent report by a town consultant says that many parts of the shuttered ...
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Published: Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:57:58 -0700

Dunnellon senior signs scholarship with CF softball

The Tigers’ Alora Thompson became the ninth player to sign a college softball scholarship over the past three years when the senior outfielder inked with the College of Central Florida Patriots earlier this week.
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Published: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:38:52 -0700

Local schools rank among nation's best

Five Marion County high schools were named among the nation's best by U.S. News and World Report in the magazine's annual review of nearly 22,000 public high schools nationwide.
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Published: Sun, 20 May 2012 16:28:26 -0700

Feed the Need Garden teaches people to grow their own food

Rachelle Roper is the founder of Feed the Need Garden, an organization that teaches people how to grow their own food.
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Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 07:29:10 -0700

Community and calendar briefs for May 17, 2012

News about Lake Bryant, safe boating, and the FHP.
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Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 19:14:36 -0700

Fallen officers honored during ceremony

Fallen law enforcement officers were remembered and honored Friday morning during a ceremony at the McPherson Governmental Complex.
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Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 09:27:44 -0700

Ponte Vedra's historic softball season continues

Arnold (22-6) at Ponte Vedra (22-5), 7 p.m. Road here: Arnold d. West Florida School of Advanced Technology 2-1; Ponte Vedra d.
http://staugustine.com/sports/high-school/2012-04-30/ponte-vedras-historic-softball-season-continues

Published: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:49:35 -0700