Senate Hearing Focuses on Gun Violence – Former Representative Gabrielle Giffords, who was critically injured in a 2011 mass shooting in Arizona, addressed the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday. The New York Times

Dogs Disappearing in Dixie – Dogs are being snatched in the Dixie County area, but not by a dog catcher. Gainesville Television Network

From chicken wings and fries to powering county trucks – Alachua County has been converting used cooking oil into biodiesel to help power county vehicles since 2010, but has encountered a legislative snag in plans to expand the operation. The Gainesville Sun

Immigration reform advocates pushing lawmakers for reform – As immigration reform continues to be addressed nationally, advocacy groups throughout west central Florida met and discussed how to push for comprehensive reform. The Tampa Bay Times