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  1. Florida highways gain federal scenic statusRead the original story

    Nov 15, 2009 | SouthFlorida.com

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Florida, Florida Government, Ormond Beach, FL, Silver Springs, FL, Seminole, FL

  2. The Ghost of Pvt. Robert McTureous

    Oct 19, 2009 | Examiner.com

    The McTureous Homestead Museum and Memorial Park are located in Altoona, Florida. 1 comment

    Related Topix: US Military, US Marine Corps, Lake County, FL, Tavares, FL, Umatilla, FL

  3. Allen C. Truman -Thursday, October 22, 2009Read the original story

    Oct 22, 2009 | The Daily Commercial

    ... 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 ...

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  4. Marion roadways recognized as National Scenic BywaysRead the original story

    Oct 19, 2009 | Ocala Business Journal

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Florida, Florida Government, Ocala, FL, Ormond Beach, FL, Ocklawaha, FL

  5. Marion roadways recognized as National Scenic Byways

    Oct 19, 2009 | Ocala Business Journal

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Florida, Florida Government, Ocala, FL, Ormond Beach, FL, Ocklawaha, FL

  6. Scenic bear byway gets grant; celebration planned

    Oct 14, 2009 | The News-Journal

    ... 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. ...

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    Related Topix: Ocala, FL, Deltona, FL, Silver Springs, FL, Ormond Beach, FL

  7. Lake County's dark woods hide scourge of meth

    Sep 20, 2009 | OrlandoSentinel.com - Home

    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.

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    Related Topix: Lake County, FL, Paisley, FL, Ocala, FL, Florida, Drugs

  8. Commissioners spare historical museum

    Sep 18, 2009 | Orlando Sentinel

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Tavares, FL, US Military, US Marine Corps, Umatilla, FL, Lake County, FL

  9. Frederick O. Hartman -Saturday, September 12, 2009Read the original story

    Sep 12, 2009 | The Daily Commercial

    ... 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, ...

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  10. James L. Adams Sr.Read the original story

    Sep 12, 2009 | Star-Press

    ... 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, ...

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  11. Sara Hensley Babb -Wednesday, September 09, 2009Read the original story

    Sep 9, 2009 | The Daily Commercial

    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.

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  12. County was home to some different types of businessRead the original story

    Jul 4, 2009 | The Daily Commercial

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Lake County, FL, Leesburg, FL, Sumter County, FL, Orange County, FL, Eustis, FL

  13. Earl E. Willard -Tuesday, July 28, 2009Read the original story

    Jul 28, 2009 | The Daily Commercial

    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.

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  14. Melton Haynes brought sweet orange industry to Lake County

    Jul 12, 2009 | The Daily Commercial

    ... 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 ...

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    Related Topix: Lake County, FL, Florida, Umatilla, FL, Sumter County, FL, Orange County, FL

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