Freedom is a life worth living

Sixteen million Americans served in the armed forces in World War II. Less than 3 million of those people — servicemen, personnel, nurses — are alive today, and as many as 1,100 leave us... Read More

Gelato: The New Ice Cream?

Most people cannot imagine a Florida summer without cooling off with a cup of their favorite ice cream. But ask them about gelato, and you are likely to get a raised eyebrow.While Italians have been... Read More

Hurricane Primer

As the days get warmer and longer, visions of weekend visits to the springs and backyard barbeques are what North Florida residents look forward to in the summer.But, with the summer months comes... Read More

Summertime… and the grilling is easy

Picnics, watermelons and Fourth of July barbeques quickly come to the minds of most Americans when thinking of the summer months. This is the time to gather together and enjoy the long days —... Read More

The COP Program

Charged with providing safety for approximately 35,000 people scattered over 88 miles, Captain Jim Burton, Commander of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Southwest District, is administering... Read More