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Miles Saunders/Citrus CountyCitrus County is using pavement-condition data to prioritize maintenance across nearly 2,000 miles of county-maintained roads. -
JC Photography/Humane Society of North Central FloridaVolunteers fostered 89 animals through Alachua County Animal Resources as wildfires blazed in Gainesville this spring. Eighty-seven found permanent homes. -
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WUFTThe nonprofit organization recently reduced food distributions from twice a month to once a month as it struggles to maintain enough food for the families it serves.
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Molly Seghi/WUFT NewsThe society’s October Big Day event on Saturday will coincide with a worldwide effort to document in 24 hours as many bird species as possible during their fall migrations. -
Kate Becker/WUFT NewsPollinators are already facing a long list of threats. Corey Callaghan, an assistant professor at UF/IFAS, said those threats rarely act alone.
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Florida law says grand jury reports that don’t lead to indictments are supposed to be sealed until those named in the report have the chance to suppress and expunge them. -
This November, Florida voters have the opportunity to vote on the future of their local library districts.
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Local judges pulled back the curtain Wednesday on the factors that influence punishment in criminal cases as part of an educational program for area residents. -
Nearly a year and a half after pleading no contest to a felony charge connected to allegations of sexual abuse at Ignite Life Center, Noel Cruz has officially completed his term of state supervision.
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Ocala’s Drive-In Theatre is the only one of its kind in North Central Florida. Its unique operation stands out. -
As UF prepares for its 2026 Homecoming, here’s a look at how the celebration began, the development of key traditions and what Homecoming looks like today.
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Ashleigh Lucas/Fresh Take FloridaFlorida removes Trump’s personal information from voter files, after president wrongly cites new lawElection officials in Florida removed President Donald Trump’s personal information from public voter registration records, after Trump cited a new state privacy law that does not apply to him as the president. -
Florida is moving to once again license naturopathic doctors, a move critics warn will permit the use of unproven and potentially dangerous treatments, but supporters say could help alleviate the state’s worsening doctor shortage and give patients a choice about their care. -
kaley MantzCursive writing will be a revived practice after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an amended teacher training and mentoring bill into law, which requires cursive instruction for Florida students in grades three through five. -
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Nicki Byers, Alachua County Master Gardener volunteer, tells us about the 2026 Fall Horticultural Expo & Plant Market presented by the Alachua County Master Gardeners and the Gainesville Garden Club coming up on Saturday, October 17. -
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Community Spring, a grassroots economic justice organization, hosted its first annual block party in downtown Gainesville this month. -
The annual University of Florida Homecoming Parade took place along 13th Street and University Avenue in Gainesville Friday, October. 9, 2026. -
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