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Trial for man accused of fatal shooting outside North Marion Middle

Trial for man accused of fatal shooting outside North Marion Middle

A jury has been picked for a man charged with first-degree murder in a 2024 shooting outside North Marion Middle School
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Witnesses recall fatal shooting outside North Marion Middle School

Witnesses recall fatal shooting outside North Marion Middle School

Roderick Kelvin Watson Jr., charged with murder, stands trial in Ocala this week.
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Mom charged in infant son's death takes a plea bargain | Exclusive

Mom charged in infant son's death takes a plea bargain | Exclusive

A woman accused in the death of her infant son agreed to resolve her criminal case with a plea bargain. Here are details of her sentence:
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Erica Crawley blasts inspector general over handling of concert police complaint

Erica Crawley blasts inspector general over handling of concert police complaint

Franklin County Commissioner Erica Crawley addressed news articles and online criticism about her acceptance of VIP tickets to a July 2 concert.
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Day 1 for Jupiter Fire Rescue saw medical calls, life-saving response

Day 1 for Jupiter Fire Rescue saw medical calls, life-saving response

Flags rose over Jupiter's fire stations and bells tolled honoring those who preceded them. Then the town's new Fire Rescue agency got to work Oct. 1
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Who are Wilmington's highest-paid city employees? | Exclusive

Who are Wilmington's highest-paid city employees? | Exclusive

Want to know who earns the most as a city of Wilmington employee? Here are the top salaries.
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Memphis mayor talks Grizzlies lease, 100 N. Main, Sheraton hotel

Memphis mayor talks Grizzlies lease, 100 N. Main, Sheraton hotel

Memphis Mayor Paul Young talked vaguely about the Grizzlies signing a new lease and gave brief updates on key Downtown developments.
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Imperial County Opens New Northend Center in Calipatria to Enhance Public Access to Services

Imperial County Opens New Northend Center in Calipatria to Enhance Public Access to Services

Imperial County has officially opened its new Northend Center in Calipatria, located at 190 E. Main St. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on September 30, marking the establishment of a facility designed to strengthen the county's presence in the northern Imperial Valley. The center aims to provide residents with easier access to various county programs and services. The facility's theme, 'Growing our Future,' is reflected in its exterior artwork and the rotating departmental connections it will offer. County officials, including representatives from Senator Steve Padilla’s and Congressman Raul Ruiz’s offices, Assemblyman Jeff Gonzalez, Calipatria Mayor Michael Luellen, and county Chairwoman Peggy Price, attended the ceremony. Mayor Luellen emphasized that the center represents more than just a new building; it signifies increased access to essential resources for residents in Calipatria, Brawley, Westmorland, Bombay Beach, and Slab City, eliminating the need for long commutes to El Centro.
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Circle K to Rebrand Hastings Holiday Stores in Minnesota, Offers Fuel Discount

Circle K to Rebrand Hastings Holiday Stores in Minnesota, Offers Fuel Discount

Circle K to Rebrand Hastings Holiday Stores in Minnesota, Offers Fuel Discount
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Clarksville City Council Member Proposes Sales Tax Split Revision Amid Fiscal Concerns

Clarksville City Council Member Proposes Sales Tax Split Revision Amid Fiscal Concerns

A Clarksville City Council member, Brian Zacharias, has proposed revising the local option sales tax split with Montgomery County, citing that the city is facing a 'fiscal cliff.' Zacharias presented findings to the council indicating that the city's current budget spends $6.9 million more than it generates, even after a 9-cent property tax rate increase and $9.2 million in budget cuts. The city is currently using reserves to cover this deficit, but projections suggest the gap could widen by $25 million annually by fiscal year 2031 if no changes are made. Zacharias argues that Clarksville serves as the economic engine for Montgomery County, justifying a reevaluation of the sales tax distribution. He plans to introduce a proposal next month for the City Council to enter negotiations with Montgomery County on this matter, which would also require approval from the County Commission.
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Lexington City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Data Center Regulations

Lexington City Council to Hold Public Hearing on Data Center Regulations

The Lexington City Council is scheduled to hold a special public meeting on Tuesday to hear comments and concerns regarding proposed regulations for data centers in Fayette County. This hearing comes after Lexington leaders implemented a pause on all data center projects until October 31. Communities across the state are grappling with the issue of data center development, with some opting for outright bans and others imposing various limits. The draft regulations under consideration in Lexington would prohibit hyperscale data centers, which are the most controversial, while also imposing restrictions on smaller developments. The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. in the government center.
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Long Beach Mayor Details Proposed Annexation of Harrison County Land, Including Industrial Park

Long Beach Mayor Details Proposed Annexation of Harrison County Land, Including Industrial Park

The Mayor of Long Beach has outlined a proposal for the city to annex approximately one square mile of land currently owned by Harrison County. This proposed annexation includes the Long Beach Industrial Park. The details of this plan were presented by the mayor, indicating a strategic move by the city to expand its territorial boundaries and potentially its economic footprint. The specific reasons for this annexation, such as economic development, increased tax revenue, or improved municipal services, were not explicitly detailed in the provided information, but the inclusion of an industrial park suggests a focus on business and industry.