
Results 1 - 14 of 14 in Altoona, FL
Florida highways gain federal scenic status
... but less-traveled roads in 46 states. The Black Bear Scenic Byway also includes two spurs on State Road 19 between Altoona and Palatka. It wasn't the only Central Florida road honored. The popular Ormond Scenic Loop and Trail in Volusia County also ... Comment?
The Ghost of Pvt. Robert McTureous
The McTureous Homestead Museum and Memorial Park are located in Altoona, Florida. 1 comment
Allen C. Truman -Thursday, October 22, 2009
... 10th, 2009 in Albany. He was retired from the U.S. Navy as chief petty officer at the Pinecastle Bombing Range at Altoona, Fla., and San Diego Community College. He was an avid NASCAR fan, loved playing music with friends, enjoyed fishing and family ... Comment?
Marion roadways recognized as National Scenic Byways
... The Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway includes the stretch of State Road 40 from Ocala to Ormond Beach and SR 19 from Altoona to Palatka, totaling 126 miles across Marion, Lake, Volusia and Putnam counties. On Friday, the roadways were named a ... Comment?
Marion roadways recognized as National Scenic Byways
... The Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway includes the stretch of State Road 40 from Ocala to Ormond Beach and SR 19 from Altoona to Palatka, totaling 126 miles across Marion, Lake, Volusia and Putnam counties. On Friday, the roadways were named a ... Comment?
Scenic bear byway gets grant; celebration planned
... points in the Ocala National Forest, 1:15-3:30 p.m. WHERE: Camp Ocala, off State Road 19 south of State Road 40 near Altoona. WHY: To mark the official opening of the Black Bear Scenic Byway and its designation as Florida's 21st scenic highway. ... Comment?
Lake County's dark woods hide scourge of meth
T hey are some of the tiniest towns in rural Lake County, yet outposts such as Paisley, Lake Mack and Altoona - towns that rim the Ocala National Forest - are ground zero for a deepening problem. Comment?
Commissioners spare historical museum
... county could lose possession of the Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to U.S. Marine Robert M. McTureous Jr. of Altoona for his courageous sacrifice during World War II battles on a Pacific island. The medal, the nation's highest military ... Comment?
Frederick O. Hartman -Saturday, September 12, 2009
... Fla. Born in Culloden, W.Va., he moved here from Crumpler, W.Va., in 1959. He was the owner of Hartman's Garage in Altoona, Fla., and a member of the Eustis Church of the Nazarene. He is survived by his wife, Jeannie Hartman of Umatilla, Fla.; son, ... Comment?
... Deborah K. Badders, Muncie; two sisters, Nancy R. Hamilton (husband, William), Albany, and Carolyn S. Adams, Altoona, FL; nine grandchildren, Jeral Isenhart (wife, Jennifer), Holly Isenhart, Selena Helvey (husband, Brad), Jeffery Adams (wife, ... Comment?
Sara Hensley Babb -Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Sara Hensley Babb, 89, of Altoona, Fla., died on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009. Born in Columbia, S.C., she moved to Lake County in 1944 from Columbia. Comment?
County was home to some different types of business
... of the newly formed Lake County. The list of towns (with O for Orange County and S for Sumter County) is: Acron-O, Altoona-O, Astabula-S, Astor-O, Bloomfield-S, Cassia-O, Clermont-S, Conant-S, Eustis-O, Exeter-S, Fort Mason-O, Gardenia (Fruitland ... Comment?
Earl E. Willard -Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Mr. Earl E. Willard, 64, of Umatilla, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2009. Born in Sledge, Miss., he moved to Umatilla from Altoona in 1995. Comment?
Melton Haynes brought sweet orange industry to Lake County
... of the newly formed Lake County. The list of towns (with O for Orange County and S for Sumter County) is: Acron-O, Altoona-O, Astabula-S, Astor-O, Bloomfield-S, Cassia-O, Clermont-S, Conant-S, Eustis-O, Exeter-S, Fort Mason-O, Gardenia (Fruitland ... Comment?