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09/14/2026
Citrus County Seeks Input on New Data Center Rules
Citrus County is seeking public input on draft data center regulations designed to protect residents and the environment. Residents can submit comments via email for the next 30 days.
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Community News
Read Section →Belleview Launches Online Tool for City Service Requests
Belleview residents can now report city service concerns and track their progress online through the new Belleview Citizen Request Tracker® system, available on the city’s website.
Sep 14
Belleview Opens Commercial Zones to Housing Options
Sep 14
Belleview City Council OKs New Abandoned Property Rules
Sep 14
Belleview Commission OKs Tentative 2026-2027 Budget
Sep 14
Belleview Council Restricts Residential Use in B-2 Zones
Sep 14
Crime & Public Safety
Read Section →Marion County Blaze: What We Know So Far About Mallard Ave Fire
A structure fire on Mallard Avenue and SW Alvarez Road in Marion County has escalated its emergency response with additional units now on scene, including a ladder truck and battalion chief.
Sep 14
Marion County Blaze: What We Know So Far on N Pine Ave Structure Fire
Sep 14
Crews Respond to Structure Fire on Mallard Ave & Sw Alvarez Rd in Marion County
Sep 14
Crews Respond to Structure Fire on N Pine Ave in Marion County
Sep 14
Community Sports
Read Section →Phoenix Fire Department Utilizes Ice in Heat-Related Emergencies
Phoenix fire personnel now use bags of ice in treating heat-related emergencies. The new protocol aims to quickly cool individuals experiencing heatstroke. This approach targets a leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States.
Sep 14
Study Links Brain Trauma to Neurological Disease in Former NFL Players
Sep 14
Milwaukee Bucks Hire Jenkins, Coaching Searches Continue in Chicago and New Orleans
Sep 14
Buccaneers Draft Rueben Bain Jr. with 15th Pick
Sep 14
Study Finds CTE in Quarter of Deceased Former NFL Players
Sep 14
Local Business
Read Section →Analysts Project Limited Impact on Beef Prices from Proposed Policy
A recent proposal aimed at the beef industry may not significantly reduce hamburger prices, according to experts. Analysts state that several factors contribute to current beef costs. The plan comes weeks before midterm elections, where food prices are a prominent voter concern.
Sep 14
Ofgem Announces 4% Energy Bill Increase Starting October
Sep 14
Iran and Oman Discuss Strait of Hormuz Shipping Plan
Sep 14
US, Canada Weigh Tariff Reductions Amid Trade Tensions
Sep 14
Canadian Trade Minister Emphasizes Bilateral Trade Deal Benefits
Sep 14
Schools & Kids
Read Section →UF Eyes $500M Engineering Boom to Tackle Florida Tech Shortage
The University of Florida is pushing for $500 million in state funding to expand engineering facilities, aiming to supercharge STEM education amid Florida's booming tech sector. The proposal targets workforce gaps in high-demand fields like data science and advanced manufacturing. With Gainesville at the epicenter, UF's multibillion-dollar building spree could reshape the state's innovation landscape.
Sep 14
Florida Senate OKs Bill Capping Teacher Tenure at 4 Years
Sep 14
Health & Wellness
Read Section →Miami-Dade Dengue Cases Spike as Florida Braces for Mosquito Season
Florida has reported 60 locally acquired dengue cases year-to-date, with Miami-Dade County accounting for 23 of those infections. Public health officials warn that warming temperatures and increased travel are expanding the range of disease-carrying mosquitoes into central and northern Florida, signaling a troubling shift in the state's disease landscape.
Sep 14
Florida Dengue Cases Hit 60 Locally Amid 2026 Surge
Sep 14
Daily Fun
Read Section →Tuesday’s Cosmic Paperwork: Handle With Care
Late-spring skies bring bright ideas, short tempers, and one spectacular warning about saying “sure, I can do that” before checking your calendar. The planets are not against you; they simply enjoy watching you learn boundaries in real time.
Sep 14
The Radical Skill of Paying Attention
Sep 14
The Country’s Biggest Bill Comes Due
Sep 14
Stop Projecting Van Gogh on the Walls and Let Paint Be Weird Again
Sep 14
The Snowy Pause That Makes Frost’s Poem Last
Sep 14
Columnists
Read Section →The Tiny Note That Keeps Your Brain From Chasing Every Rabbit
Focus is not about becoming a person who never gets distracted. It’s about giving distractions somewhere to go besides the front seat of your mind.
Sep 14
The Snowy Pause That Makes Frost’s Poem Last
Sep 14
The Radical Skill of Paying Attention
Sep 14
The Country’s Biggest Bill Comes Due
Sep 14
Stop Projecting Van Gogh on the Walls and Let Paint Be Weird Again
Sep 14
State News
Read Section →Tuesday’s Cosmic Paperwork: Handle With Care
Late-spring skies bring bright ideas, short tempers, and one spectacular warning about saying “sure, I can do that” before checking your calendar. The planets are not against you; they simply enjoy watching you learn boundaries in real time.
Sep 14
Marion County Blaze: What We Know So Far About Mallard Ave Fire
Sep 14
Marion County Blaze: What We Know So Far on N Pine Ave Structure Fire
Sep 14
Belleview Launches Online Tool for City Service Requests
Sep 14
Belleview Opens Commercial Zones to Housing Options
Sep 14
National
Read Section →White House Proposal Considers Private Action Against Foreign Cybercriminals
The White House released a memorandum suggesting private businesses could conduct offensive cyber actions against foreign actors. The proposal lacks specific details on implementation. This initiative aims to address cybercrime originating outside U.S. borders.
Sep 14
United States Increases Naval Presence in Strait of Hormuz Amidst Regional Incidents
Sep 14
Michigan Investigates Lettuce as Potential Source of Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Sep 14
Phoenix Fire Department Utilizes Ice in Heat-Related Emergencies
Sep 14
Analysts Project Limited Impact on Beef Prices from Proposed Policy
Sep 14
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