The Florida Forest Service reported 107 active wildfires across more than 20,000 acres in Florida as of Monday. Florida State Forester Jim Karels said about 90 percent of the wildfires so far this year have been caused by humans.
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A storm that blew through North Central Florida late Monday and Tuesday left fallen trees and downed power lines, but brought inches of rain to the drought-stricken area.
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Thanks to Northern Central Florida’s Rebuilding Together agency, a non-profit founded in Alachua, Valesco-Farnes is now able to leave his home to run every-day errands.
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ICE raid rumors shake up immigrants and ally community in Gainesville.
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Perry McGriff was an adamant blood donor, avid bike rider and a Gator-great. His life's work was recognized and honored at Westside Baptist Church today in front of a congregation of 300.
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Gainesville's Muslim community is distressed over Muslim ban, but there is local support.
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Smiley’s Antique Mall is left in charred remains after Monday morning's fire destroyed almost half of the building and merchandise inside, creating a hole in Micanopy's antique community.
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The recent repeal of the Cuban immigration policy "wet foot, dry foot" brings unease and discomfort to some Gainesville Cubans.
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