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Ben Hill Griffin did not make the cut as a stop on Swift's “Eras Tour,” but that hasn’t stopped fans from hosting one big release day party. Here are four things you can do this weekend to join in on the fun, open to all Gainesville music lovers.
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It was Lorene who facilitated a bidding war between rival mining companies over a piece of this land, but also her who stopped it. And it was a family trust, in her name, that preserved the land forever. -
“It would break my heart, break my soul, to see this place actually develop,” one farmer said.
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Former executive director of the DeLuca YMCA and owner of the gym chain Zone Health and Fitness since 2014, Marciano was first sworn in as mayor of Ocala in 2023. -
Out of 257 schools assessed, UF ranked No. 45 and received an overall score of 64.1 out of 100. UF did, however, receive a green light rating in FIRE’s Spotlight database, indicating its written policies do not seriously restrict student expression.
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“This cycle of violence has to stop,” said the Rev. Philip Egitto of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, who led the group. -
A man convicted of killing a married couple during a robbery in South Florida in 1990 was put to death Tuesday in a record 13th execution this year in the state.
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Emmanuel Garilus was crowned the winner of the 2025 Amateur Night at the Apollo musical competition. With a saxophone performance of “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston, Garilus won $20,000, a studio session at Coke Studios L.A. Live and the hearts of the audience. -
Wilcox, who also acts in the production, says the play serves as a chance for her to come to terms with her past and says it helped the other actors do the same.
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A new Florida law that takes effect this week cracks down on the illicit use of Apple AirTags or other Bluetooth trackers to stalk or follow someone during the commission of a dangerous crime. -
In an exclusive interview from the Escambia County Jail – convicted months ago in an unrelated, misdemeanor domestic violence case – Stanley Victor McDaniels, 42, called himself a patriot and indicated he has no regrets. -
Noah LantorFour years ago, the university achieved its coveted “Top 5” status before slipping for two consecutive years beginning in 2023. -
The Tallahassee-based firm, Lawson Huck Gonzalez, is now helping steer UWF’s search for a permanent president – a post Diaz has said he intends to pursue. The university’s trustees last week approved an annual compensation range for the next president between $800,000 and $1.2 million.
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“Greater Good” is a WUFT-produced half-hour series showcasing non-profit organizations in the North Central Florida community. Each participating organization leads the viewer on a journey of their organization’s history, their mission, their day-to-day community engagement and their impact on the community. The series highlights what makes our community great.
Artistry in Motion celebrates the local arts community by focusing on the creativity, passion and perseverance of the artist. The program showcases each individual artist’s story in an engaging audio and visual vignette.
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Known for his lifelong bond with tarantulas, Gainesville local Robert Morris — more commonly known as “Spider” — found both love and companionship through a shared passion for these misunderstood creatures with his late wife, Joy. -
After students graduated from Great Heights Academy, a local K-12 school for children with special needs, owner Khia Lopez noticed they had almost nowhere to go. -
With an all-terrain power chair and motorized lift, qualified wheelchair users can ride Jordan’s line.
