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With the holiday season in full swing, individuals should be aware of Christmas tree fire safety hazards as well as how to prepare for them.
Read More »The Holiday Season Calls For Fire Safety Precautions
‘I’m Just Really Thankful’: Gainesville Nonprofit Giving Hundreds Thanksgiving Meals
Catholic Charities Gainesville has been giving out food for Thanksgiving since 1975.
Read More »After Hurricane, Flagler County Businesses Brainstorm Solutions To Closed Beaches And Roads
The disaster has brought the community together, and that's what's going to make it rebound faster.
Read More »Florida Votes 2016: Dixie County Commission District 3
This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
Read More »Plans Being Made For A New Waldo Fire Station
After being delayed because of budget restrictions, Fire Station No. 23 in Waldo, which was scheduled to break ground this week, has been delayed because of Hurricane Matthew.
Read More »Gators Officially Name Stricklin As New Athletic Director
The announcement makes Stricklin UF's 14th athletic director.
Read More »How Do You Keep Dust Down On A County Road? Don’t Ask Gilchrist County’s Commissioners
Steven Howard was told to place a sprinkler on his property near the road to dampen the dirt, so the dust would not fly up when cars drove past.
Read More »Gainesville To Allow Alcohol In Vehicles for Hire
Taking a “roadie” to the bar is legal again in Gainesville, in some circumstances, including Uber. The city passed an ordinance allowing open alcoholic beverage containers in vehicles for hire Thursday. The clause states that drivers cannot be in possession of open alcoholic beverage containers, but does allow passengers to have them in …
Read More »Photos: Local Pups Display Holiday Spirit at Howl-O-Ween Event
Local dogs played, swam and strutted their stuff at the Ghoul and Drool Howl-O-Ween event in Gainesville on Saturday, October 24. The city's parks, recreation and cultural affairs department hosted the party for the pooches and their owners at the H. Spurgeon Cherry “Westside” Swimming Pool from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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