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Moving Forward: Oak Hill Villas plan for residential-only development with larger homesites

2 days ago

Lisa MacNeil

Attorney Darryl Johnston appeared before the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) at the regular meeting on January 12, 2021 on behalf of the Benge Development Corporation. In November 2019, Benge was denied a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPAM 1902) by a vote of 4-1 that would have allowed the company to develop the southeast corner of Oak Hills Golf Course for small-footprint homes and townhomes.

Measures would boost riot-related penalties, hinder law enforcement defunding

2 days ago

Pat Raia

by Pat Raia
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With violence occurring at protesting events during the summer of 2020 as well as in the nation’s capital on Jan. 6, a pair of Florida state lawmakers filed bills that would increase some penalties for rioters, and make it easier for residents to appeal their local government attempts to defund police.

Bill would protect businesses from some COVID-19-related lawsuits

2 days ago

Pat Raia

by Pat Raia
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A pair of measures introduced into the Florida legislature are aimed at protecting business in the state from unscrupulous or opportunistic lawsuits related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filed on Jan. 6 by Florida State Senator Jeff Brandes, SB 72, the Civil Liability For Damages Relating To COVID-19 would protect business, charities, educational institutions, “governmental entities” and religious institutions from a COVID-19-related claim.

Tampa Bay beats Saints, moves onto NFC championship

2 days ago

Andy Villamarzo

By Andy Villamarzo

Hernando Sun sports staff writer

NEW ORLEANS- When the sports world found out about the addition of Tom Brady to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, many wondered what kind of team that would elevate the franchise to. A .500 club, one and done playoff team?

Florida gets USDA funds for pest detection, mitigation

3 days ago

Pat Raia

By Pat Raia

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Judge Stephen Toner Gives Back to Boy Scouts

3 days ago

by Brandon Kathman, Boy Scouts of America

The Boy Scouts of America’s local Withlacoochee District has announced that Judge Stephen Toner will assume the role of District Chairman over its local programs for 2021.