Even in Florida counties with the highest gun permits, only few criminal cases in those counties were related to the stand your ground law.
Read More »With History And Charm, Oldest Bookstores In North Florida Endure
Get to know some of North Central Florida's oldest bookstores, including places like O. Brisky Books and Book Gallery West, which in 2013 celebrates its 30th year in business.
Read More »Who Are The Dream Defenders?
The Dream Defenders, including UF's Woodjerry Louis (above), have made headlines often since Trayvon Martin's 2012 shooting death and George Zimmerman's 2013 acquittal, but it's sometimes a faceless, nameless organization — until now.
Read More »Dream Defenders Stand Their Ground At United Nations
The Dream Defenders have taken the issue of Florida's "stand your ground" law to the United Nations with an 8-page shadow report summarizing why the law violates the United States' civil rights obligations.
Read More »The Magic Lives On: J.K. Rowling Announces Potter-Related Movie
Thursday, author J.K. Rowling announced a new series of films set in the world of her "Harry Potter" series, igniting excitement from fans worldwide.
Read More »Gainesville Screen-Printer Still In Business 27 Years Later
For Joy Revels, home is metal screen-printing presses, a shirt dryer outfitted in state magnets, tubs of ink and boxes upon boxes of T-shirts. Her business, Dragonfly Graphics, produces 2,000 shirts a week for schools, businesses, events and churches.
Read More »Alachua eSchool Revamped For New School Year
Learning labs in Alachua County schools are making virtual classes accessible to students without losing key funding to Florida Virtual School.
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