Scott Kirby and his wife, Dana, grew up in South Florida, graduated from the University of Florida, and built their careers in the state before moving to Maui more than 20 years ago. They are among the Lahaina residents struggling to rebuild after the devastating wildfires.
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Adult son accused of firing five gunshots at own mother during argument GAINESVILLE, Fla. – An argument at a home in Gainesville ended with a mother fleeing in terror as her adult son fired five shots at her car. Other family members, including one minor, were inside the house during …
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A judge has ordered a man accused of stealing an excavator and running it into several buildings to undergo a mental health evaluation before he can be released on bail. Jesse Charles Smith, 47, of Trenton, Florida, was arrested late Monday in Gainesville. Police accused him of …
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Environmentalism and religion may not seem like they have much in common, but a growing number of local places of worship advocate for environmentalism.
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Parker Aeon Siegel, 19, of Boca Raton, Florida, was charged with felony sexual battery of a person who was older than 12 and younger than 18. He previously entered a plea in the case of not guilty. Court records said the woman in the case was 17.
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Fatima Bennett is an Ocala resident who eats a halal-only diet. She said in Ocala …
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From dancing to researching butterflies, scientists and artists displayed the wide influence of Latinx culture …
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Don’t worry, this Thanksgiving Floridians will still be gobbling turkey as November …
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The Florida Supreme Court has rejected an execution appeal for Michael Duane Zack III, who …
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The NAACP issued a travel advisory for Florida Saturday, citing recent legislation signed by Gov. …
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Police are searching for a young man who broke into a home near the University …
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A newly released Gainesville police report obtained by WUFT News said Loren Cava was riding her bicycle in the crosswalk and had the right of way when she was struck by the Jeep driven by Sohair A. Mohammed, 50, of Alsip, Illinois, who was turning left through the intersection.
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