Country Music Television's new docu-series “Gainesville” is set to air back-to-back episodes on Aug. 20 at 10 p.m. Some residents are worried that the show will not accurately portray Gainesville.
Read More »University of Florida Among First To Use Online Safety Program
The families of the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting victims created the VTV Family Outreach Foundation to help other colleges with campus safety. The University of Florida was one of the seven pilot schools.
Read More »Armadillos May Be Cause for Rising Leprosy Rates in Florida
Florida health officials are warning people to stay away from armadillos as they may be the cause of recent leprosy cases in the state. There have been nine cases reported in the last seven months, but none have been reported in Alachua.
Read More »Florida Democrats Speak About Marion County Confederate Flag On Twitter
Florida Democrats (@FlaDems) spoke out, Thursday, against the Confederate flag at McPherson Governmental Complex in Marion County. Using the hashtag #TakeItDown, this is the first time a party affiliation has spoken out about having the Confederate flag taken down.
Read More »Longleaf Pine Restoration Helps Environment And Economy
Longleaf pine is being reintroduced into the United States ecosystem. If the restoration plan is successful, this type of pine would benefit the environment and the economy.
Read More »Florida-Friendly Landscaping Saves Water And Fertilizer
According to the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences' Center for Public Issues Education (PIE) website, many Floridians are willing to do their part in conserving water.
Read More »Two Children Injured in Drive by Shooting in Marion County
Two children were injured in a drive-by shooting in Ocala on Friday at around 2:10 a.m. The children are currently in stable condition.
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