Two University of Florida landmarks, UF Century Tower and University Auditorium, house UF's most famous and influential instruments. Both share a long tradition and deep history.
Read More »Holiday Theater Productions Abound In Alachua County
Many local actors in North Florida are preparing for their holiday productions. That includes Rusty Salling, who has been playing Ebenezer Scrooge for more than 20 years. He will do so again starting Saturday at the Hippodrome Theater in downtown Gainesville.
Read More »Tree Safety Emphasized After Gainesville Tragedy
After a a woman was killed and her husband was injured from a tree falling directly on their house on Wednesday morning, tree safety is being heavily emphasized.
Read More »Arsonist Apparently Targeting, Torching Marion County Law Enforcement
Four cars and a home have been set ablaze in Ocala by an individual who Marion County law enforcement officials believe to be an arsonist. The twist? The people trying to track the criminal down are the target of the crimes.
Read More »Funding Still Needed For Starke Elementary Repairs
Workers at Starke Elementary School help to insure the building will be safe for students by March 18, 2014. The school was closed Aug. 23 due to mold, and students were relocated to nearby schools.
Read More »UF Research Team Surveys Tornado Damage
University of Florida researchers are evaluating the damage done after a powerful tornado ravaged Moore, Okla.
Read More »Republican-Sponsored Bill Aims to Toughen Up on Crime Against Pregnant Women
Two Republican lawmakers, state Sen. Kelli Stargel and Rep. Larry Ahern, of Seminole, have sponsored an amendment to the Unborn Victims of Violence Act of 2004.
Read More »Live Oak Prepares for Tropical Storm Karen
With Tropical Storm Karen looking like it could be the second named storm to make landfall in the United States this season, Downtown Cafe employee Stephanie McIntosh was reminded Thursday of the devastation when Tropical Storm Debbie dumped more than a foot of water into her Live Oak Home.
Read More »Gatorade Inventor Honored With Great Floridian Award
The inventor of Gatorade was honored with the Great Floridian award on Thursday. The ceremony took place at Gainesville's Cade Museum.
Read More »Gator Football, High Springs Mourn Loss Of Larry Travis
Larry Travis, former High Springs mayor and lineman for the University of Florida Gator football team, lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday. Travis' funeral service will be held at Touchdown Terrace at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m.
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