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The Leblanc's spent their life savings on their dream home. It was built on sprawling land between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, home to more than 140 chemical plants.
Read More »Life in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley
Broward County Votes to Keep Superintendent Robert Runcie
The 6-3 vote on whether or not to keep Runcie from continuing his eighth year in the role followed a nearly seven-hour debate on Tuesday.
Read More »Surviving Parkland
One year later, a father, a teacher and a student reflect on the day that changed them forever.
Read More »Overcoming Adversity Through Archery
A bow, arrow and tons of practice are all an archer needs to succeed. However, archery can be a tough sport to master. It can take years of practice and hours on the range before some athletes can shoot their way to the top. Gabriel George, 32, is an archer …
Read More »Tiny Beds, Big Impact
Kendall is one of 14 artists in residence at UF Health. Through music, visual arts and other types of artwork, each of these artists help patients cope with an avenue aside from medicine alone.
Read More »Tiny Beds, Big Impact
Kendall is one of 14 artists in residence at UF Health. Through music, visual arts and other types of artwork, each of these artists help patients cope with an avenue aside from medicine alone.
Read More »Locked Out
Once the bars disappear, felons still feel locked out from opportunity. These are their stories.
Read More »Local Fundraiser Helps Fight Child Hunger In Gainesville
Food baskets will be delivered to the schools today, March 22, before children will leave for the break on March 26.
Read More »IHOP Restaurants Host Fundraiser For UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital
Twenty-eight participating IHOP restaurants are giving out free pancakes in exchange for donations to UF Health Shand's Hospital. UF Health coordinator Clare Scheller said the donations will go toward new equipment and resources for sick children.
Read More »Local Residents React To Potential Roadway Through Jonesville, Newberry
The Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Turnpike Enterprise are both performing studies that could lead to new road developments in Alachua County, leaving local residents of Newberry and Jonesville concerned for their homes and rural way of life.
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