The University of Florida hosts this year’s Pepsi Florida Relays, one of the top high school and collegiate meets held in the United States. Over 31 teams traveled from across the country to compete in the two-day event. Florida Gators freshman Da’moni Kelly returned to the field as one of …
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After Gov. Ron DeSantis’ State of the State Address on the first day of the 2023 Florida Legislative Session on Tuesday, multiple proposals will be brought forth within the next couple of months. From bills dealing with issues on immigration to abortion, the one thing lawmakers agree …
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The teddy bear is a simple thing. They’re colorful and cuddly. They’re soft and sweet. It’s an innocent toy filled with so many playful memories. “He took Chevy everywhere,” Megan Bishop said, “That was his best friend.” Chevy was the best friend of Bishop’s four year old son Taylor. “Taylor …
Read More »The home comes in all different shapes and sizes. It sets in many different places. Sometimes it sets in the middle of a park. At least, that’s the goal of Marion County Parks and Recreation Director Jim Couillard. “We will dedicate an area of the park,” Couillard said, “We’ll give …
Read More »HAWTHORNE, Fla. – Jazz Jackson is a senior at Hawthorne. She’s also an athlete. “You have got to get to school on time cause this school starts real early, so I have to get to school on time. Make sure you do your work in class because if you don’t …
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Congress is discussing a bill that would warn users of the risks that come with using TikTok.
Read More »GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Members of the community gathered at Bo Diddley Plaza on Thursday for a night of mourning, remembrance and protest over the death of 32-year-old Marcus Goodman, a Gainesville resident who died at the Alachua County Jail last week. His entire family was present – still visibly hurt …
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that the state has rejected an Advanced Placement African American Studies course. The College Board proposal to the state would have brought a college level course on African American Studies into high schools. The decision to keep the Advanced Placement course out of Florida …
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – As food prices soar, a Florida non-profit organization Farm Share continues to work with students in Project Youthbuild to alleviate those stresses for families. The drive was scheduled to start at 9 a.m., but drivers got up bright and early eager to get food. The Project Youthbuild …
Read More »The University of Florida student accused of threatening to kill TikTok star Josh Richards, who was invited to speak at the university on June 29, awaits formal charges as his arraignment was postponed to December 15 on Tuesday. UF microbiology sophomore Ryan Christopher Marin was suspected and later arrested by officers on allegations of making a death threat on Instagram against Richards. The sworn complaint states Richards was in “fear for his life,” prompting him to cancel the event. Marin now faces charges of aggravated assault and intimidation. He was released from jail Monday after his $5,000 bond was paid.
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