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The Gainesville community came together Sunday for the Equality March for Unity and Pride, in part to honor the 49 victims of the Pulse Nightclub tragedy, one-year later.
Read More »Gainesville Community Honors Victims Of Pulse Nightclub Massacre
Should Water In Florida’s Schools Be Tested For Lead?
Researchers tested water in 16 north Florida schools. All 16 had elevated levels of lead.
Read More »Marion County Sheriff’s Office Reinstates S.T.E.E.R. Traffic Program
The S.T.E.E.R, program, a partnership between Marion County Sheriff's Office, Florida Highway Patrol and other agencies, was reinstated in February of this year in hopes of minimizing traffic accidents.
Read More »Sabal Trail Pipeline Shooter Identified
James Leroy Marker was fatally shot after leading law enforcement on a car chase and shooting at the Sabal Trail Pipeline Sunday.
Read More »Community Remembers Officer Killed 16 Years Ago
Over the weekend, the Gainesville community remembered Officer Scott Baird, who was killed 16 years ago.
Read More »Gainesville Jewish Community Celebrates The Arrival Of New Torah
The University of Florida's Jewish Center celebrated the installment of a new Torah this weekend.
Read More »To ‘Strike Out Hunger,’ Groups Organize Alachua County Food Drive
Local charities gathered Monday at the Alachua County Fairgrounds for the beginning of the Strike Out Hunger: Food Drive & Thanksgiving Basket Giveaway Program.
Read More »UF Student’s Death Prompts Discussion On Bicycle Safety
Bicyclists on sidewalks have the same rights as pedestrians, but they also have to yield to pedestrians.
Read More »After Hurricane Hermine, Cedar Key Gets Boost From Seafood Festival
Amid the ongoing recovery from the hurricane, the city went on with its 47th annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival.
Read More »Hundreds Of Putnam County Homes Still Without Power After Matthew
As of this morning, 2,500 Putnam County accounts were without power, said Paul Flateau, a captain with Putnam County Emergency Services. But by 4 p.m., that number had been reduced to 570, according to Florida Power and Light’s website.
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