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Gainesville police say crime ebbs and flows, but a recent uptick in the Duval community has caught the department's attention.
Read More »As Crime Increases, Duval Community Searches For Balanced Police Presence
Amendment 1 Language On Florida’s Ballot Is Causing Confusion
For some voters, the language of Amendment One on the ballot regarding solar energy is causing confusion.
Read More »Lionfish, Non-Native Predator In Florida Waters, ‘Invade’ Gainesville Restaurants
Lionfish have invaded Florida’s waters at alarming rates, and now for the month of October, they’re in Gainesville’s restaurants, too.
Read More »High Springs Fire Department Receives $30,000 Equipment Grant
The City of High Springs Fire Department was awarded an equipment grant worth more than $30,000 from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation on Thursday.
Read More »Alachua County Investigates Oil Spill in Duckpond
Alachua County is investigating the cause of an oil spill in Duck Pond that has kept ducks, swan and other waterfowl away.
Read More »How Is Panhandling Regulated in Alachua County?
Panhandling is defined as any request made in person for a donation of money or other item of value. What panhandling laws exist in Alachua county and how are they enforced?
Read More »One-Legged Burglary Suspect Busted By Prosthetics
A string of three burglaries in three weeks in Levy County came to a halt after investigators tracked down the suspect through a prosthetic leg print that he apparently left at the scene of the second burglary.
Read More »Would Changing Gainesville’s Election Date Increase Turnout?
'Gainesville Votes!' started a petition to change city election days. If passed, the proposal would take effect in the fall of 2018.
Read More »Florida Orthotics And Prosthetics Students Look For Schooling
The last orthotics and prosthetics bachelor’s and master’s program in the state ended last month. Now, students wanting to stay in the state are unsure how to continue. This story emerged from an audience question. Submit your own to Find Out Florida.
Read More »Will Music Help Solve Micanopy’s Sagging Business Fortunes?
What is the path back to profitability for Micanopy's small business owners?
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