The man was found in the middle of the night with a bloody face, bloody clothes and no pants, in the front yard of a house in Jacksonville that wasn’t his. A 2017 report from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) indicated that the 72-year-old man, whose name …
Read More »Former slaves and others are buried at this Archer cemetery. A group is trying to preserve its history
The Alachua County Historical Commission has documented 438 graves at St. Peter’s, which can be traced back to 1886. Church deacons, war veterans, former slaves are all buried there.
Read More »Protesters gather for final push against UF’s proposed energy plant
The “Don’t Pass Gas” protest was organized by Sunrise Movement and North Central Florida Indivisible to demand a temporary halt to the current project before the UF Board of Trustees meets on Thursday to finalize its decision.
Read More »How Gainesville is recognizing its history on Indigenous Peoples Day
Lauren Dostal grew up in Orlando going to traditional and educational events to learn about and embrace her Lakota Sioux heritage. Dostal takes pride in her cultural background and community but has struggled to meet other Indigenous people during her time in Gainesville. She has struggled to find groups for …
Read More »North central Florida counties are seeking to join the state’s opioid settlement
Several counties in the region have told the state they want a share of funds dispersed in a national lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies responsible for producing, distributing and advertising opioids.
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