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Homeless families face continuous pressure to find a permanent home. Sandy’s family transitioned out of a shelter and into a home, but their struggles don’t end there.
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WUFT, Gainesville Sun And Bob Graham Center To Host Public Forum On GRU’s Purchase Of GREC
The Gainesville Sun, WUFT and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service will host a public program at 6 p.m. on June 13 in the Pugh Hall Ocora that will examine the ongoing negotiations between Gainesville Regional Utilities and the Gainesville Renewable Energy Center.
Read More »In Cedar Key, Hurricanes Are Always A Risk Of Island Living
Cedar Key residents, officials and business owners are getting ready for the upcoming hurricane season.
Read More »Rain Pulls North Central Florida Out Of Severe Drought
This week's rainfall has pulled all of North Central Florida out of severe drought, but some areas remain in a moderate drought.
Read More »Three Cows Brought To Levy County Farm To Retire
Three dairy cows from upstate New York were rescued and transported 20 hours to Morriston, Fla., to retire.
Read More »Bronson Motorcyclist Dies After Levy County Crash
A Bronson man, 52-year-old Steven Miller, died Wednesday morning after his motorcycle overturned on U.S. Highway 19 north of Northwest 26 Avenue in Levy County.
Read More »Fla. Bill Would Require Mental Evaluation For Concealed Carry
A newly filed bill from Florida state Sen. Daphne Campell, R-Miami, would require a mental-health evaluation for a license application to carry a concealed weapon.
Read More »City Of Gainesville And Alachua County Agree To Swap Land
Alachua County commissioners and the City of Gainesville commissioners unanimously agreed to swap the old RTS facility with 200 acres southwest of Wacahoota Road.
Read More »UF Team Creates A Computer Model To Help Stroke Patients
Stroke patients often have trouble with walking and balancing after their stroke, but a group at the University of Florida has developed a computer model that individualizes the recovery process.
Read More »Man Wearing Swastika Explains Why He Came To Turlington Plaza
A man wearing a swastika armband was met by a crowd of 200-plus protesters Thursday at the University of Florida.
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