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Madilyn Gemme
A photo gallery of Thursday's vigil for slain political activist Charlie Kirk.
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When 21 dogs were left at DogWalker Ranch in July, owner Ayla Pritchard knew her small facility was in for a challenge. -
Alachua County began drafting its climate action plan in 2022, making it the first inland county in Florida to do so.
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Mayor Ward issued an official proclamation declaring September 11, 2025 as Patriot Day and urged Gainesville residents to care for each other. -
After unanimous Board of Trustees approval, BoG finalizes Landry’s appointment.
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The Florida Department of Corrections is supporting a proposal that would allow prisons to jam contraband cellphones. -
“You did turn something small into the death of a young person. I appreciate that you didn’t put this family into a trial and you actually take responsibility for your actions. You are going to come out of prison either being a different person or facing me again or another judge,” Judge Kreider said.
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At Friday night’s football game, Eastside High School’s band will resurrect a half-century-old marching tradition rooted in post-integration legacy. Under new Director Chip Powell, a former student in the Ram Band, the performance marks a symbolic return of cultural pride and community identity. -
WUFT's Morning Edition host Glenn Richards speaks with 'Heartbreaker' Mike Campbell
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AUGUSTUS_HOFFA Florida appeals court on Wednesday struck down Florida’s law against openly carrying a gun in public as unconstitutional. -
In what Orlando’s Democratic mayor, Buddy Dyer, called a “cruel political act,” one rainbow crosswalk serving as a memorial outside Pulse was paved over in the dead of night on Aug. 20. -
Dubbed the “Deportation Depot,” Gov. Ron DeSantis at a news conference last week called the vacant Baker prison “ready-made infrastructure.” It once held 1,165 inmates. The governor’s office said the site would hold 1,300 but could be expanded to accommodate as many as 2,000 immigrants. -
President Kent Fuchs has agreed to a one-month contract extension ending Sept. 1.
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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.
