Former Florida Gator quarterback Tim Tebow will speak at the Republican National Convention. He is among several nonpolitical names expected to attend the convention, which begins Monday in Cleveland, Ohio.
Read More »Alachua County Sheriff’s Deputy Takes Leave After K9 Dies In Car
An Alachua County Sheriff's Deputy takes administrative leave following the death of his service dog, Robbie, who died likely from heat exhaustion in the backseat of the deputies patrol car.
Read More »Florida Confirms First Case of Micocephaly From Zika
The first case of zika-born microcephaly has been confirmed by the Florida Department of Health.
Read More »Florida High Schools Must Report Number Of Concussions Next Year
In the hopes of minimizing the risks of concussions, the Florida High School Athletic Association has set up new limits for football players that will take effect on Aug. 1.
Read More »16-year-old Drowns In Weeki Wachee River
A 16-year-old Gulf High School student drowned in the Weeki Wachee River at Rogers Park on Monday.
Read More »Mosquito Trapping Begins for the Summer Season
By using chickens and mosquito traps, the Alachua County Health Department has begun collecting data to learn more about potential diseases and local threats.
Read More »Florida Psychiatrist Sentenced To 25 Years For Trying To Kill Ex-Husband
Jurors needed just 2½ hours to find her guilty
Read More »Mother Hawk Struggles To Recover After Being Shot
A hawk rescued by an Ocala non-profit wildlife group after being shot last week is recovering from surgery, but its future is uncertain, according to the veterinarian who performed the surgery. The hawk was operated on Wednesday morning after being shot from its nest Saturday at Lillian Bryant Park in Ocala. The hawk’s two chicks were …
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