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The Wawa on West University Avenue was closed Monday morning after an unknown male reported a bomb threat at the establishment.
Read More »ABC Airs New Crime Special About 1990 Gainesville Murders, City Representatives Respond
ABC News broadcast a new episode of their 20/20 series, called "the Devil in Gainesville," detailing 1990 UF student murders.
Read More »UF Will Take Part In Moderna’s New COVID-19 Vaccine Study
The University of Florida will include its students in a study this summer to see how well Moderna’s vaccine prevents transmission.
Read More »Alachua County Emergency Rental Fund Open And Accepting Applications
Alachua County launched a rental relief program on Monday and is now accepting applications until Sept. 30.
Read More »Texas Storm, COVID Vaccines Cause Rising Gas Prices In Florida
Gas prices in Florida have hit a record high for 2021. The rise in price is thought to be a result of COVID-19 vaccination and the snowstorm in Texas.
Read More »UF Study Makes New Discoveries About Transportation Bike Racks
The University of Florida conducted a study that found new discoveries about bike racks on public transportation vehicles.
Read More »Gainesville Launching New Recycling Inspection Team
The effort was thought up to make the recycling process more streamline and affordable for taxpayers.
Read More »Alachua County, Gainesville Leadership Meet to Discuss Emergency Radio Broadcast Deal
After their contract ran up with Gainesville Regional Utilities, county and city officials are developing a plan for their emergency broadcast radio system.
Read More »CDC Study Says UF Students Adhere Well To Mask Guidelines
In a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study, the University of Florida ranked highest for mask usage among five other university campuses.
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