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Synthetic drugs still on some shelves despite state ban

By on March 20th, 2013 | Last updated: March 20, 2013 at 5:45 pm

Despite continued efforts to ban synthetic drugs, some still remain in convenience stores throughout the state.

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Florida House bill aims to distance funeral protesters

By on March 13th, 2013 | Last updated: March 16, 2013 at 7:35 pm

State Rep. Patrick Rooney Jr. is a sponsor of the bill, and said it’s something he thinks the public wants and will support.

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The Hippodrome is getting into the holiday spirit

By on November 19th, 2012 | Last updated: November 26, 2012 at 4:29 pm

“A Christmas Carol” and “A Tuna Christmas” showing at Hippodrome Theatre from Nov. 23 to Dec. 23.

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Average Florida gas price drops eight cents

By and on October 22nd, 2012 | Last updated: November 26, 2012 at 3:56 pm

Wallets may feel heavier this week as gas prices continue to fall. Florida’s average gas price is $3.63 per gallon, an eight-cent decrease from last week, said AAA Spokeswoman Jessica Brady.

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Marion County School District develops app for students, parents

By on October 1st, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 4:54 pm

Marion County School District launched a free app to improve its communication with parents and students. The app was developed by an Oklahoma-based company that specializes in developing apps for public school districts at no charge.

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Gas prices begin to stabilize in Florida

By on September 10th, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 1:43 pm

AAA warns of potential storms in Gulf of Mexico and overseas events that could affect gas trend.

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Residents critical of GPD

By on August 1st, 2012 | Last updated: March 28, 2013 at 3:33 pm

The Gainesville Police Department was the subject of scrutiny last night when dozens of concerned community members rallied to increase police efforts in finding a local man. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Lindsey Zionts reports on the family’s hopes, and what police [...]

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